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Sterling Heights and GM to add 17 electric vehicle charging stations throughout city
Read full article: Sterling Heights and GM to add 17 electric vehicle charging stations throughout cityEach charging station, produced by Flo, are up to 2.7 times faster than a typical level two charging station, and feature two ports for simultaneous charging. The city will provide the land while GM Dealers will underwrite the cost of the charging stations.
Annual exhibition showcasing artwork by prisoners returns to University of Michigan this month
Read full article: Annual exhibition showcasing artwork by prisoners returns to University of Michigan this monthThe 27th annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons will run March 21-April 4 in Ann Arbor.
U-M police: Person of interest in armed robbery on North Campus in custody
Read full article: U-M police: Person of interest in armed robbery on North Campus in custodyANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan Police Department announced on Tuesday it has a person of interest in custody in an armed robbery that took place on North Campus on Saturday. When the victim approached the vehicle, the suspect pulled a gun and demanded he give him the property before fleeing in an unknown direction. U-M Police Department’s Safety and Security Tips:If selling or buying goods, meet in the Safe Exchange Zone or other neutral, populated and well-lit areas. If you are in need of a safe place for an in-person exchange of goods, DPSS has established a “Safe Exchange Zone.”Do not disclose unnecessary personal details and avoid meeting at your home. If you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 911 from any phone.
Majority of riders felt safe in U-M’s driverless shuttles, study reveals
Read full article: Majority of riders felt safe in U-M’s driverless shuttles, study revealsANN ARBOR – Riders and nonriders of the driverless shuttles on University of Michigan’s North Campus had a high level of trust in the vehicles, according to a report my Mcity. Regardless of their feedback for improving the shuttle, riders were very satisfied with their driverless shuttle experience. On a scale from 1-10 with 10 being “truly exceptional,” riders rated their experience a 7.87 (mean), and 75% said they would be willing to ride the driverless shuttle again. A vast majority of riders, 86%, stated post-ride that they trusted the Mcity Driverless Shuttle; as did 67% of nonriders surveyed, including pedestrians, bicyclists and other vehicle drivers. Slow speeds and limited on-route stops did not make the Mcity Driverless Shuttle a practical alternative to riders' daily transportation challenges.
U-M sets up mobile food pantry on North Campus twice a month
Read full article: U-M sets up mobile food pantry on North Campus twice a monthANN ARBOR – University of Michigan Student Life’s Maize & Blue Cupboard is now setting up a mobile food pantry twice a month on North Campus. The mobile distribution center sets up at Northwest Lot 10 along Hubbard and east of Murfin every other Wednesday and will run through Nov. 18. MAIZE & BLUE CUPBOARD ON NORTH@umich's effort to provide equitable access to healthy, nutritious and nourishing food to students, faculty and staff will be setting up a mobile food distribution center on North Campus tomorrow! To volunteer with the mobile food distribution center, click here. The Maize & Blue Cupboard is located inside the Betsy Barbour Residence Hall on central campus at 420 S. State St. Its hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 3 p.m.-7p.m.
Global climate strike in Ann Arbor; new local ...
Read full article: Global climate strike in Ann Arbor; new local ...The Ann Arbor Police Department called officers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and ... you can guess what happened next. (A4) PARK(ing) Day returns to Ann Arbor today. The annual Fall Remodelers Home Tour returns this weekend to Ann Arbor and Plymouth. Know someone who loves Ann Arbor? All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Farewell, North Campus Turkey. Famed jogger chaser killed in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Farewell, North Campus Turkey. Famed jogger chaser killed in Ann ArborOfficers with Michigan's Department of Natural Resources were called early Monday morning by the Ann Arbor Police Department and shot the North Campus turkey -- a bird who's gained notoriety for blocking traffic, and chasing people. The North Campus turkey has become quite the local phenomenon after photos and video emerged on social media showing that it was harassing joggers and people walking to their cars at the North Campus Research Complex. Reappear on north campus Fake my own death with a needlessly complicated scheme ala season 3 of Sherlock. Finally get out of paying those parking tickets I owe to @umichdpss #umich #turkey North Campus Turkey (@NCampusTurkey) May 16, 2019The north campus turkey is looking for a ride! This isn't the first time the Ann Arbor Police were called to the scene to monitor the turkey.
5th annual Purple Run in Ann Arbor to benefit SafeHouse Center
Read full article: 5th annual Purple Run in Ann Arbor to benefit SafeHouse CenterANN ARBOR, Mich. - The University of Michigan Police Department and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office will host the 5th Annual Purple Run on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019This year's race is starting at 9 a.m. at the Duderstat Center, 2281 Bonisteel Boulevard on North Campus. The 5K run/walk is a family event and will once again benefit SafeHouse Center. "We are honored to have the support of our great community partners," Barbara Niess-May, Executive Director of SafeHouse Center said. For more information on the run, visit the Purple Run website. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.