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Community Development
Here's how an army of volunteers plays a crucial role in improving Southeast Michigan parks
Jeanne Hodesh
Monday, August 23, 2021
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Solarize Ypsi event will encourage residents to double Ypsilanti's solar energy output
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Washtenaw County may fund these projects with its $71 million in American Rescue Plan money
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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New campaign aims to reduce non-recyclables in Washtenaw County's recycling bins
Jeanne Hodesh
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Recycle Ann Arbor joins national coalition to reject corporate influence on recycling
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Despite early spring warm-up, area mountain biking trails remain closed to protect trail integrity
David Sands
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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New Ann Arbor store prioritizes sustainability, asking customers to "bring your own container"
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Ann Arbor creative reuse nonprofit adapts to pandemic by expanding online reach
Maria Patton
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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"Everyone seems to agree on this": Southeast Michigan comes together to plan connected trails system
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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New grant funding available for projects that improve recycling processes in Washtenaw County
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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SolarYpsi celebrates 15th year with ambitious plan for solar installations on 100 Ypsi homes
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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Ann Arbor has passed a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. What now?
Emily Benda
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Growing Hope expands home gardening program to serve Ypsilanti seniors, people with disabilities
Sarah Rigg
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Innovation News
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A2Zero committee prepares to unveil plan to make Ann Arbor carbon-neutral by 2030
Emily Benda
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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County grant winners to build hoop house, bolster food pantries, and start kids' produce club
Emily Benda
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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U-M students use invasive species to create environmentally friendly hair product for black women
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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Local Food Summit to spotlight issues of equity and racism in food systems
Emily Benda
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Second annual Michigan Climate Action Summit to take place in Ann Arbor
Emily Benda
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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How is Washtenaw County responding to the climate crisis?
Emily Benda
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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Conservancy partnership adds new plot to Superior Greenway
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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