Bandemer Park bridge CLOSED BEGINNING THURSDAY NIGHT 8/7 to vehicle traffic for ~10 days during path repaving. Path open for walking & cycling. Follow signage & use caution. Thank you for ongoing patience. Grand opening expected this fall! Info: @A2Parks

Aug. 5, Ann Arbor voters approved 2 ballot questions, clearing the way for the city & @aadl to begin drafting a formal agreement that will bring to fruition a long-envisioned civic project in the heart of downtown. Details:

RT @A2Parks: Repairs begin today on the pedestrian bridge connecting Fuller Park to Island Park. The bridge will be closed during daytime h….

Special Election Day Aug. 5, polls open 7am-8pm. Voters assigned to PITTSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 29 (3-8) - we're THRILLED to share Pittsfield Boulevard will be open on Election Day so you can get there more easily! All voters can find elections info at

RT @NWSDetroit: Rain is forecast to affect the southern portions of the area tonight into Thursday. #miwx

A2 absentee voters, did you know? You can cast & tabulate your Aug. 5 Election absentee ballot in person at an A2 early voting site between Wednesday July 30 & Sunday Aug. 3 - or bring it to your assigned polling place on Election Day! See ALL the info at

More information about the election, including ballot proposals, drop box locations and more, can all be found at The City Clerk’s office is also happy to answer your questions, M–F, 8 a.m.–noon –and– 1–5 p.m., and at 734.794.6140 or cityclerk@a2gov.org.

Plan to vote in person on Election Day (Aug 5)? Voters in Precinct 5–50 who are assigned to Haisley School will be temporarily reassigned to Forsythe Middle School for this election only, due to construction. All affected voters were mailed a postcard notice in June.

Save the date: Stop by A2 to You: Community Planning Office Hours at the @a2market (315 Detroit St.) on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-noon! City planners from the Ann Arbor Planning Services Unit will be on site to chat & answer questions. @A2Parks

Sept. 12, 10 a.m., join DTE Community in Action: Energy Smart Seniors Program to learn easy ways to use less energy and save money, safety tips and about energy efficiency and assistance programs. Call 734.794.6250 or visit to register. Free of charge.

In April 2025, S&P Global Ratings confirmed the City of Ann Arbor’s credit rating of “AAA,” the highest rating a municipality can be assigned. S&P indicated a stable financial outlook, positive operating results, and a growing and resilient local economy for the continued rating.

Exciting changes are coming to Bicentennial Park on the southeast side of Ann Arbor, and signs of construction are starting this week! Learn more at

The Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office has extended office hours during early voting. Beginning Wednesday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 1, the office will be open to the public until 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours, Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 are 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Registered voters in Ann Arbor can vote early July 30–Aug. 3 at any one of these locations: Larcom City Hall, hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Traverwood Library Branch, hours: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Malletts Creek Library Branch, hours: 11 a.m.–7 pm | Westgate Library Branch, hours: 11 am–7 pm.

The Special Election will be held in Ann Arbor Tuesday, Aug. 5, with polling places open 7 a.m. –8 p.m. Learn more about elections and voting in Ann Arbor:

RT @NWSDetroit: Marginal risk for severe weather on Thursday, but uncertainty in exact timing and coverage does exists at this time. Damagi….

Temperatures & humidity are on the rise again this week. Keep yourself & family members, including pets, safe & cool. Check on neighbors as well. That's what we do in A2. Find tips + the list of county cooling sites at

Nominations for the 2025 Golden Paintbrush Awards are now open! The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission’s biennial awards are designed to recognize people in the community who’ve created or fostered art in Ann Arbor’s public spaces. Learn more:

Save the date! All invited to the historical marker unveiling ceremony honoring a pivotal chapter in Ann Arbor's LGBTQ+ history. Join us Thursday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m., on the south side of Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St. Details:

RT @A2Police: ⚠️ The Ann Arbor Art Fair will be closing early at 5 p.m. today due to weather concerns. Sign up to receive emergency notifi….