The Ann Arbor Dependent
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Keeping Ann Arbor misinformed since 1824.
BREAKING | Bike lanes are in the Epstein files
February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
BREAKING | Bike lanes are in the Epstein files
PROTEST | Local activist joins student protest. "I'm so proud of these kids. In my many years of organizing protests I've done much better, but I'm glad to see the younger generation continuing in my footsteps." At press time, the activist was organizing a solidarity traffic jam.
February 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
PROTEST | Local activist joins student protest. "I'm so proud of these kids. In my many years of organizing protests I've done much better, but I'm glad to see the younger generation continuing in my footsteps." At press time, the activist was organizing a solidarity traffic jam.
BREAKING | Christopher Taylor is in the Epstein files.
February 6, 2026 at 5:26 AM
BREAKING | Christopher Taylor is in the Epstein files.
ANN ARBOR HATES CARS | Packard street is down to one lane in each direction near Chesterfield drive. This has severely impacted traffic.
February 3, 2026 at 11:46 PM
ANN ARBOR HATES CARS | Packard street is down to one lane in each direction near Chesterfield drive. This has severely impacted traffic.
Whoever this Stefan guy is is obviously wrong. Beloved Local Hero John U. Bacon is once again fighting for the little guy's ability to store their third Ferrari in the street.
a2view spotlighting John U. Bacon's post complaining about the parking ban is wild. Like if you own a vehicle and do not have somewhere to store it on non-public property, that's your own fault, not the city's. Not trying to be heartless with the cold here, but come on. The entitlement is nuts.
January 30, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Whoever this Stefan guy is is obviously wrong. Beloved Local Hero John U. Bacon is once again fighting for the little guy's ability to store their third Ferrari in the street.
SNOW "EMERGENCY" | The city administrator has declared a snow "emergency" and has BANNED on-street parking!
How can the city government take away our precious on-street parking when they can't even plow the street parking properly?
How can the city government take away our precious on-street parking when they can't even plow the street parking properly?
January 23, 2026 at 11:35 PM
SNOW "EMERGENCY" | The city administrator has declared a snow "emergency" and has BANNED on-street parking!
How can the city government take away our precious on-street parking when they can't even plow the street parking properly?
How can the city government take away our precious on-street parking when they can't even plow the street parking properly?
#a2council candidate @aidansova.bsky.social is a brilliant man who has been endorsed by at least 71 local leaders. Here's why we're endorsing his opponent. 🧵
January 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
#a2council candidate @aidansova.bsky.social is a brilliant man who has been endorsed by at least 71 local leaders. Here's why we're endorsing his opponent. 🧵
DOWNTOWN IS DYING | These adorable uninsulated homes-cum-student-housing are being THOUGHTLESSLY DESTROYED and all we're getting in return is hundreds of modern apartments that'll prevent students from expanding into Burns Park. www-mlive-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.mliv...
What are those boarded-up buildings in Ann Arbor about? Here’s what’s coming next
Here's why several old buildings in Ann Arbor are now boarded up.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM
DOWNTOWN IS DYING | These adorable uninsulated homes-cum-student-housing are being THOUGHTLESSLY DESTROYED and all we're getting in return is hundreds of modern apartments that'll prevent students from expanding into Burns Park. www-mlive-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.mliv...
GROWING TOO QUICKLY | In which we developments that completed in 2025 as well as ones that only exist on paper and haven't even gone to the planning commission yet and imply that this is all new housing for 2026.
January 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
GROWING TOO QUICKLY | In which we developments that completed in 2025 as well as ones that only exist on paper and haven't even gone to the planning commission yet and imply that this is all new housing for 2026.
SOCIETAL COLLAPSE | A member of #a2council used a naughty word about a portion of the federal government!
January 9, 2026 at 3:37 AM
SOCIETAL COLLAPSE | A member of #a2council used a naughty word about a portion of the federal government!
#a2council PLANNING | At the city planning commission tonight, Ann Arbor residents spoke in opposition to the new comprehensive land use plan while density activists spoke in favor of it.
January 7, 2026 at 12:46 AM
#a2council PLANNING | At the city planning commission tonight, Ann Arbor residents spoke in opposition to the new comprehensive land use plan while density activists spoke in favor of it.
IMAGE | #a2council planning commission public comment summed up in one facial expression
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
IMAGE | #a2council planning commission public comment summed up in one facial expression
#a2council | Anne Bannister announces a digital tree funeral. Follow us for more up to the minute coverage
January 6, 2026 at 3:51 AM
#a2council | Anne Bannister announces a digital tree funeral. Follow us for more up to the minute coverage
DOWNTOWN IS DYING | There are rich people who own new condos downtown. Here are three misleading statistics to help bolster NIMBY talking points against #a2council
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
DOWNTOWN IS DYING | There are rich people who own new condos downtown. Here are three misleading statistics to help bolster NIMBY talking points against #a2council
OPINION | This requirement that we all clear the sidewalks in front of our houses is communistic government overreach by the Taylor regime.
January 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
OPINION | This requirement that we all clear the sidewalks in front of our houses is communistic government overreach by the Taylor regime.
CONDEMNED | In which we frame a years-long attempt to get a landlord to provide livable housing as a last-minute scramble by the county screwing over residents. www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
Tenants living in condemned Ypsilanti apartments given until Jan. 31 to move out
A Washtenaw County Judge ordered tenants to vacate after a city inspection reveals worsening conditions including collapsed ceilings, frozen pipes and no heat.
www.mlive.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
CONDEMNED | In which we frame a years-long attempt to get a landlord to provide livable housing as a last-minute scramble by the county screwing over residents. www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
NEW YEAR, NEW A2 | What new year's resolutions would you like to see #a2council bring?
December 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
NEW YEAR, NEW A2 | What new year's resolutions would you like to see #a2council bring?
WEATHER REPORT (video):
December 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
WEATHER REPORT (video):
NO MORE PARKING | After the "success" of the new bus lane that eliminated upwards of 10 parking spots on State Street, AAATA says more bus lanes are planned. Residents are concerned that the city has gone "bus lane mad" and that all this bus infrastructure will make it impossible to get downtown.
December 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
NO MORE PARKING | After the "success" of the new bus lane that eliminated upwards of 10 parking spots on State Street, AAATA says more bus lanes are planned. Residents are concerned that the city has gone "bus lane mad" and that all this bus infrastructure will make it impossible to get downtown.
DOWNTOWN IS DYING | One of nine downtown banks is closing. Starting in January, PNC Bank customers will only have one downtown branch and three total branches within city limits to choose from. Nearby residents blame the bike lanes on Huron St.
December 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
DOWNTOWN IS DYING | One of nine downtown banks is closing. Starting in January, PNC Bank customers will only have one downtown branch and three total branches within city limits to choose from. Nearby residents blame the bike lanes on Huron St.
CRIME ON THE RISE | Vandals have placed illegal benches at several bus stops around Ann Arbor. #a2council has not commented about how they intend to stop this crime spree.
December 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
CRIME ON THE RISE | Vandals have placed illegal benches at several bus stops around Ann Arbor. #a2council has not commented about how they intend to stop this crime spree.
FREEZING RAIN | Drive carefully today! Remember not to stop your Tesla for pedestrians since nobody else will anyway.
December 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
FREEZING RAIN | Drive carefully today! Remember not to stop your Tesla for pedestrians since nobody else will anyway.
CRIME ON THE RISE | A string of break-ins were reported last night. Perpetrator is elderly, bearded, and was wearing a distinctive red outfit. AAPD has not commented yet, but it is believed this would not have happened if #a2council had not taken down the city's neighborhood watch signs.
December 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
CRIME ON THE RISE | A string of break-ins were reported last night. Perpetrator is elderly, bearded, and was wearing a distinctive red outfit. AAPD has not commented yet, but it is believed this would not have happened if #a2council had not taken down the city's neighborhood watch signs.
BREAKING | There were trees cut down yesterday in Ann Arbor! We haven't heard back from the parks department about why they were cut down, but we're going to credulously publish these comments from someone under state investigation for MCFA violations without mentioning that fact. #a2council
December 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
BREAKING | There were trees cut down yesterday in Ann Arbor! We haven't heard back from the parks department about why they were cut down, but we're going to credulously publish these comments from someone under state investigation for MCFA violations without mentioning that fact. #a2council