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by Keith Laing
The Detroit News is reporting that Democrats in Michigan’s congressional delegation are working to stave off cuts proposed for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s facility in Ann Arbor, which is home to most of the…
Amid Claquers, Boos, Cheers and Political Theater Council Votes 8-3 to Sell Library Lot to Core Spaces
by Patricia Lesko
The 8-3 vote last night to sell the Library Lot, a plot of publicly-owned land adjacent to the Downtown Library on Fifth Ave., will bring in $10 million from the developer, half of which will be deposited into the…
Washtenaw County Public Health Warns of Possible Exposure to Measles
by Susan Cerniglia
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a second case of measles in a Michigan adult. Washtenaw County Public Health is providing information to local residents because of potential exposure to…
Let Them Eat Barbecue: Council Members Plan to Use Homeless at Upcoming Meeting to Show “Strong Support” for Library Lot Sale
by Patricia Lesko
As the saying goes, "In a free-market economy, you get what you give. In a state-run economy, you get what you can bribe a politician to give you." The Ann Arbor Independent was made aware of allegations that members of…
During Public Meetings, Records Show Two Council Members Spend Hours on Twitter and Facebook
Update: This article has been updated to correctly attribute the video screen capture photo of Council member Chip Smith to Ward 5 resident Kevin Leeser.
by Patricia Lesko
Public records turned over to the The Ann Arbor Independent…
Forsythe Middle School Student Captures National Award in International Aviation Art Contest
by The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) announced today that Jennifer Meng, a 13-year-old student at Forsythe Middle School in Ann Arbor had captured 2nd prize in the 2017 …
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Presents May Chamber Concerts
by The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team
Join the Ann Arbor Symphony at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor on Monday, May 1 at 1:30 pm. This hour-long concert features the unique four-voice cello choir from the studio of…
New Study: In Michigan “Job Creation” Has Fueled Low Wage Economy
by Lindsay Vanhulle | Crain's
40% of households still unable to afford basic living necessities
To make ends meet as a four-person family in Michigan, with a child in preschool and a baby at home, it's practically mandatory that both…
Starting April 4, Local, County and State Police to Target Traffic Enforcement in County Roundabouts
The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team
This video prepared by MDOT demonstrates how drivers should be using a roundabout. It's not the traffic flow seen in many of Ann Arbor's roundabouts. This is why the Washtenaw County Sheriff's…
City of Ann Arbor Extends Contract for MRF Operation to Waste Management
by Patricia Lesko
On the April 3, 2017 City Council agenda is an item submitted by Ann Arbor Public Services Administrator Craig Hupy. The item (AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN WASTE MANAGEMENT of MICHIGAN AND…