Ann Arbor City Council discusses affordable housing projects, loosens vegetation regulation
The Ann Arbor City Council met in Larcom City Hall Monday evening to pass plans to increase affordable housing, lessen regulation of vegetation and provide more information on the Arbor South development project. The meeting began with an update on the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission, which aims to...
How Would You Characterize Brighton’s Atmosphere to Someone Who Has Never Visited?
If you've never visited Brighton, you might be curious about what it's like. A recent social media post posed this very question, asking users to describe Brighton's vibe and share their favorite things about the city.
MPSC hears from residents over proposed data center
The concerns continue over a proposed artificial intelligence center in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Seeking Tenant Rights: A Case of Neglected Heating Maintenance
A tenant in Ann Arbor has been facing a heating issue in her rented apartment for over 10 days. The management company has provided a space heater, which has proven to be ineffective. The tenant is seeking advice on how to get a refund on her rent and compel the management company to fix the furnace. This is not the...
Developers seek another AI data center on land owned by Toyota south of Ann...
YORK TWP., MI — A real estate brokerage is eyeing more than 400 acres in a rural community south of Ann Arbor to potentially develop a “hyperscale” data center to power artificial intelligence and other computing technologies. Toyota has put about 412 acres up for sale across...
What Occurs to Homeless Individuals During Winter
As winter approaches and temperatures plummet, concerns are growing for the homeless population, particularly in university towns. One first-year student has voiced their worries on social media, questioning why the university, with its substantial resources, doesn't do more to help the homeless. They wonder where...
Ann Arbor Introduces First ‘Patrol Capable’ Electric Police Vehicle to City Fleet
The Ann Arbor Police Department has introduced a 2025 Chevy Blazer EV as part of its efforts to use more sustainable vehicles. The city’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations supported this initiative to reduce emissions and update the municipal fleet.
37 Fans Ejected, Multiple Hospitalized After Disruptions at Michigan-Ohio State Game, Stabbing Incident Reported...
At the recent Michigan-Ohio State game at the Big House, 37 fans were ejected for disorderly conduct, excessive intoxication, stadium rule violations, and minors in possession of alcohol. Melissa Overton, Deputy Chief of Police, said 14 were ejected for disorderly conduct, 11 for high intoxication, and others for...
Washtenaw County sheriff pushes back on jail lockdowns to cut costs
A suggestion on how the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office can save money in its new budget is stirring up controversy.
Sheriff accused of mishandling HR as county board seeks to wrest control of department
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Members of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners have accused the sheriff of creating a “culture of fear and intimidation” as the board moves to yank control of the office’s Human Resources department. “The pattern and severity of the concerns communicated to the...

















