May 1, 2024 - ​Did you know? Ann Arbor's actual anniversary is this month, May 25 to be exact! Check out the Ann Arbor Bicentennial (A200) events taking place on anniversary day as well as the entire month of May. And the celebrations don't stop in May so be sure to visit A200 online to keep up with news, project updates and happenings throughout the summer. Opening Reception for 200 Exhibition Friday, May 17 4-7 p. m. Gutman Gallery (118 North Fourth Ave. ) All are welcome to celebrate Ann Arbor's bicentennial with an opening reception for the 200 Exhibition, an all-media exhibition showcasin ..read more

April 18, 2024 - ​The City of Ann Arbor is inviting the community to celebrate National Drinking Water Week at the Water Treatment Plant Open House Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. , at 919 Sunset Road in Ann Arbor. The event will give attendees an opportunity to see how their drinking water, recently awarded best tasting water in the region, is treated and delivered to homes and businesses. The event is for people of all ages and will include: Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tours. An Ann Arbor Fire Department Fire Truck. Washtenaw County Water Resources Rain Garden Program Display ..read more

April 15, 2024 - ​After more than 25 years of service to the City of Ann Arbor, Public Services Area Administrator Brian Steglitz will begin a new position on April 26 as the executive director of the Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA), a wastewater utility in northern Virginia. City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. will appoint Sue McCormick as interim public services area administrator while the city searches for a permanent replacement. McCormick served as the city's public services area administrator 2001–2011. She went on to serve as the director of Detroit Water and Sewerage Departm ..read more

April 12, 2024 - ​Community members are invited to learn about and share input for future land use and planning initiatives throughout the city of Ann Arbor, with a focus on neighborhoods. Public workshops will take place at multiple times and locations to provide information and seek perspectives about the Ann Arbor Comprehensive Plan (plan. a2gov. org/plan24) — updating future city land uses for the next more-than 25 years to advance affordability, sustainability and equity. All are welcome to attend. Comprehensive Plan Neighborh​ood Open HousesTuesda​​y, April 23, 4–7 p. m. Ann Arbor Distri ..read more

April 4, 2024 - ​Back for its third year, the Ann Arbor Fire and Police departments will host Blaze & Blue Camp, a free, four-day program in June for local young women ages 15–18 years. The hands-on camp provides young women the opportunity to experience the most challenging and exciting tasks in firefighting, first response and law enforcement. Registration is now open, and this camp has filled quickly in previous years (don't delay!). Sign up using the online form at https://url. a2gov. org/A2BlazeBlue24. Priority will be given to city of Ann Arbor residents, followed by residents of oth ..read more

April 3, 2024 - City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic within the community, with tasks performed by both staff and volunteers. NAP initiatives involve stewardship workdays, conducting plant and animal inventories and ecological monitoring, as well as offering environmental education and enrichment activities for kindergarten–fifth grade students (K–5), seniors and the general public. Each month, year round, NAP hosts community events to help with this effort, and to provide opportunities to le ..read more

March 28, 2024 - ​The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) is announcing the upcoming 10,000 Trees Initiative annual spring FreeTree Giveaway. Residents of Washtenaw County are invited to register for a time slot to pick up one to four tree seedlings, free of charge, to take home and plant on their property. The FreeTree pickup day is Sunday, April 28, 10 a. m. –5:30 p. m. Registration is required and opens 8 a. m. Saturday, March 30, at https://osi. a2gov. org/spring24freetree. Participants must select a pick-up location when registering: either Clague Middle Schoo ..read more

March 22, 2024 - ​The City of Ann Arbor will restart weekly curbside compost collection on Monday, April 1, 2024, running until early December. This year, there are new rules for what can go in the compost stream. Only CMA-W certified compostable fiber products will be accepted, with BPI certified products, bamboo or palm leaf materials no longer allowed. Details about these changes are available at www. a2gov. org/compost. Residents can participate in curbside composting by using compost carts, paper yard bags or bundling larger branches/brush for pick up. They can also drop off these materia ..read more

March 15, 2024 - ​After more than 25 years of service to the City of Ann Arbor, Public Services Area Administrator Brian Steglitz has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA), a wastewater utility in northern Virginia. After a nationwide search, the UOSA Board unanimously supported his appointment. Prior to his current role, Steglitz served as the city's Water Treatment Services Unit Manager for seven years. His last day with the city is April 26, 2024. “Brian Steglitz continues to be a rising star within the water utility industry due to his expe ..read more

March 12, 2024 - ​Starting Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the Home Energy Rating Disclosure (HERD) ordinance takes effect. The HERD ordinance requires the seller of an existing single family detached or “side-by-side" townhome within Ann Arbor city limits to disclose a Home Energy Score (HES), outlining information on that home's projected annual energy costs to all potential buyers. Passed in September 2023, the intent of this disclosure is to provide customer protection by informing buyers of their potential energy costs and raise awareness of how energy costs, energy use and carbon emissions are ..read more