Michigan’s first driving equality ordinance gets 10-0 final OK in Ann Arbor
Michigan’s first driving equality ordinance gets 10-0 final OK in Ann Arbor
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2023/07/michigans-first-driving-equality-ordinance-gets-10-0-final-ok-in-ann-arbor.html
Community applauds as Ann Arbor law restricting police traffic stops gets City Council's final OK
Three years of traffic stops show racial disparities by Ann Arbor police, says newly-released report
Three years of traffic stops show racial disparities by Ann Arbor police, says newly-released report
https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2023-07-06/three-years-of-traffic-stops-show-racial-disparities-by-ann-arbor-police-says-newly-released-report
The public now has access to a final report on Ann Arbor traffic stop data that shows that non-whites were more likely to be stopped for minor traffic violations. As WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, it also found people of color were far more likely to be searched by police. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
Ann Arbor Fire Department acquires new tool to help fight fires in solar-powered buildings
Ann Arbor Fire Department acquires new tool to help fight fires in solar-powered buildings
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/ann-arbor-fire-department-acquires-new-tool-to-help-fight-fires-in-solar-powered-buildings/
The Ann Arbor Fire Department has acquired a new product to disable solar panels during structural fires.
A2 Summer Streets Thursday Night Music — Main Street Ann Arbor
https://mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets-thursday-night-music
4 popular Ann Arbor restaurants earn Wine Spectator awards
See which 4 popular Ann Arbor restaurants earned Wine Spectator awards
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2023/07/see-which-4-popular-ann-arbor-restaurants-earned-wine-spectator-awards.html
More than 3,500 restaurants in more than 75 countries and territories received Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards.
Health officials warn: Don't touch the foam
Health officials warn: Don't touch the foam
https://www.michiganradio.org/health/2023-07-03/health-officials-warn-dont-touch-the-foam
Some foam on the river is caused by PFAS, a class of chemicals that can cause health effects after prolonged exposure.
"Good chance" of Superfund status for Ann Arbor's dioxane plume
EPA official: "Good chance" of Superfund status for Ann Arbor's dioxane plume
https://www.michiganradio.org/environment-climate-change/2023-06-29/epa-official-good-chance-of-superfund-status-for-ann-arbors-dioxane-plume
The U.S. EPA says a preliminary assessment of the 1,4 dioxane contamination spreading in the city of Ann Arbor's groundwater shows the site has a "good chance of being listed under the federal government's Superfund program.
Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel has Chasing Summer sale, last-minute July 4 availability
Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel has Chasing Summer sale, last-minute July 4 availability
https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/07/mackinac-islands-grand-hotel-has-chasing-summer-sale-last-minute-july-4-availability.html
Settle in on the resort's iconic front porch, or take a dip in the newly-redone Esther Williams swimming pool.
Better get used to smoky Michigan skies; computer model, experience show why
https://www.mlive.com/weather/2023/06/better-get-used-to-smoky-michigan-skies-computer-model-experience-show-why.html
The upper-air flow would say we are going to continue to have patches of smoke blow through our sky.
Mothfire Brewing Co. set to open Ann Arbor-area brewery, taproom
Mothfire Brewing Co. set to open Ann Arbor-area brewery, taproom
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2023/06/mothfire-brewing-co-set-to-open-ann-arbor-area-brewery-taproom.html
Mothfire’s new brewery and taproom is opening soon in Pittsfield Township.