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Ann Arbor Solar Installation Rate Reaches All-time High in 2023

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Dec 25, 2023

Ann Arbor has installed 219 solar systems as of Dec. 14, making 2023 the biggest year for solar installations in the city's history.

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Ann Arbor Public Art Commission Announces 2023 Community Voice Award Winner

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Dec 25, 2023

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission is announcing Embracing Our Differences, a local nonprofit organization, as the winner of the 2023 Golden Paintbrush Community Voice award, in addition to the earlier announcement of their 2023 Golden Paintbrush Awards honor.

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Ann Arbor Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration - January 19, 2024

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Dec 25, 2023

The Ann Arbor Bicentennial Committee invites you to join the City of Ann Arbor and Destination Ann Arbor in celebration of Ann Arbor's 200th anniversary with an evening of joy and community spirit.

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Ann Arbor City Administrator Announces Police Chief Recommendation

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Dec 25, 2023

City Council will consider a recommendation by Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. to appoint Andre Anderson to police chief. If confirmed by City Council, Anderson is expected to begin leading the AAPD in early 2024.

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Ann Arbor Shares Christmas Tree Drop-off Locations and Composting Updates

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Dec 14, 2023

​The City of Ann Arbor regular, seasonal curbside composting pickups will conclude Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. In 2024, the city will once again offer winter pickup of compost carts as part of the monthly winter composting program.

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Ann Arbor Calls for Artist Proposals to Design Bicentennial Basketball Court Murals

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Dec 11, 2023

The Ann Arbor bicentennial is in 2024; and the city is now seeking an artist to help commemorate the historic occasion.

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Meet the Candidates for the Ann Arbor Police Chief Position

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Dec 4, 2023

​The City of Ann Arbor is announcing a public reception for community members to meet the four candidates who would like to be Ann Arbor's next chief of police.

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Ann Arbor Receives Grant to Make Bryant Community Center a Net-zero Energy Living, Learning Laboratory

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 27, 2023

The City of Ann Arbor was awarded $182,360 from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of State and Community Energy Programs through their Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program to renovate the Bryant Community Center into a net-zero facility and living learning laboratory of climate action.

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NAP to Host ‘Oak Wilt 101’ Informational Webinar Nov. 29

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 27, 2023

Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP), a division of the Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation department, will host an informational webinar for the public to learn about oak wilt, a lethal oak tree disease.

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Ann Arbor Recognized as Climate Action Leader on CDP 2023 A List

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 24, 2023

Ann Arbor has been recognized by CDP as one of 119 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a challenging global economic situation.

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Ann Arbor to Unveil Innovative Curbside Electric Vehicle Chargers at Nov. 16 Event

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 20, 2023

The Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI), together with Mayor Christopher Taylor, host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. to unveil the first utility pole-mounted curbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the state of Michigan.

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Ann Arbor Shares Information to Prepare for Winter Weather

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 16, 2023

Severe winter weather poses health and safety concerns with extremely cold temperatures, dangerous travel conditions, freezing pipes, potential propane shortages and power outages.

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Ann Arbor City Council Approves Public Restroom Pilot Program

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 14, 2023

​On Nov. 6, 2023, the Ann Arbor City Council approved a resolution for a one-year pilot program with Throne Labs Inc. for 10 public restrooms that will be installed by June 2024.

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Ann Arbor to Host Public Meetings for Natural Area Preservation Strategic Planning Initiative

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 13, 2023

City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP), a division of the parks and recreation department, is launching a strategic planning effort to solicit public input on how the city cares for the natural spaces within the extensive park system.

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Ann Arbor Awarded $1 Million USEPA Government-to-Government Grant to Expand Resilience Work

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 10, 2023

​The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations, in partnership with the Ann Arbor Office of Emergency Management, has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) program.

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City Offices Closed Friday, Nov. 10, to Observe Veterans Day

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 9, 2023

Ann Arbor municipal offices, including the customer service center at Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court, will be closed for the observation of Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

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Ann Arbor Shares Bicentennial Celebration Planning Progress and Opportunities for Community Involvement

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Nov 7, 2023

Celebrating a city's 200th birthday is not an everyday event. As the City of Ann Arbor approaches this milestone, leaders recognize there's no consulting with those who helped plan the centennial; and, because of the times, few records to look back on for continuity and inspiration.

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City of Ann Arbor and Composting Partner, WeCare Denali, Taking Steps to Reduce Plastic in Compost

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Oct 25, 2023

The City of Ann Arbor, in collaboration with its contracted compost site operator, WeCare Denali, is changing the kinds of manufactured compostable products accepted for processing at the City's compost facility.

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Ann Arbor Bike Parking Pilot

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Oct 17, 2023

​The City of Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are working in tandem on a pilot program to add more bicycle parking within the public right-of-way around Ann Arbor, as framed in the city's Vision Zero transportation plan.

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City of Ann Arbor Interim Chief of Police Named

By Ann Arbor Times Report | Oct 16, 2023

​Effective Saturday, Oct. 21, Deputy Chief Patrick Maguire is expected to assume the role of interim chief of police. According to City of Ann Arbor Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr., he will provide this interim chief recommendation to City Council at the Oct. 16 meeting, and the appointment will then become official.