USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days and allowing customers to track some delivery schedules with greater precision. Election mail won’t be affected, officials said.
Ann Arbor Residents To See An Increase In Water Rates
WEBDec 22, 2020 · Ann Arbor’s city council has approved two rounds of water rate increases. Effective January 1 st of 2021, residents will see a 7% increase in their water bill. That’s an estimated increase of $9.22 from January through June 30 th.On July 1 st, a second increase of 6.5% will take place, which will represent a $36.84 increase through June 30 …
Issues Of The Environment: The Challenges Of Recycling Glass
WEBSep 11, 2019 · Reuters reported, “With the potential to lower environmental pollution from waste disposal and in inefficient manufacturing of glass containers, the recycled glass market is poised for an anticipated 7.6% growth rate from 2018 to 2025.”. Ypsilanti Department of Public Services Director Ron Akers says that …
The Washtenaw County Health Department Is Expanding Its …
WEBSep 29, 2021 · Every single county in the state of Michigan is now listed as being high risk for coronavirus transmission. According to the CDC, here in Washtenaw County, we're seeing between 60 to 80 new cases of COVID-19 each day and hospitalizations and COVID-related deaths are on the increase. Joining us for an update on what is happening here locally and ...
Issues of the Environment: Planning Ann Arbor’s water future
WEBOct 20, 2021 · Ann Arbor’s water treatment plants are regularly upgraded to stay current with regulations, control contaminants, and maintain water quality. But they are old. The original plant dates to the 1940’s and the “newer” plant was built in the 1960s and 70s. For about a decade, Ann Arbor has been debating what the best option is for municipal ...
5 things to know about Tim Walz, Democratic vice presidential …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Here are five facts to know about him: 1. The Walz-Harris campaign is leaning hard into his days of teaching and coaching. Walz routinely points back to his time in the classroom in speeches and public appearances. He has a long teaching history in Minnesota and Nebraska ahead of his time in elected office.
Ann Arbor City Council shopping for developers for new housing …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Ann Arbor City Council is back to looking for a new developer for a longtime blighted property downtown. The building and property at 415 West Washington have been sitting empty for decades.
Trump returning to Michigan to talk crime and safety - WEMU-FM
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Former President Donald Trump stands with law enforcement in Grand Rapids on April 2, 2024. Former President Donald Trump returns to Michigan on Tuesday with a campaign stop in Howell. Howell is in deep-red Livingston County, where 60.5% of voters supported Trump four years ago, although …
Rite Aid stores all over Washtenaw County and most of ... - WEMU …
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Rite Aid is closing nearly all of its stores in Michigan, including most in and around Washtenaw County.. Rite Aid has closed over 500 stores nationwide since it declared bankruptcy last fall and, according to court documents, plans to close two Ann Arbor locations, as well as those in Ypsilanti, Belleville, and South Lyon.
Issues of the Environment: Washtenaw County continues work to …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · America sure loves its electronics! The technologies continue to improve and there can be no question; it has made life more convenient. However, these items contain a number of contaminants and are an environmental hazard. WEMU's David Fair talked with Washtenaw County’s Director of Public Works, Theo Eggermont about increased efforts to recycle used electronics.