East Grand Rapids Advances Towards Leaf Blower Ban: Key Steps Uncovered

TL/DR - City commissioners in East Grand Rapids, Michigan are considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers due to environmental concerns. Before making any decisions, they are seeking input from community members, particularly regarding the banning of 2-cycle and 4-cycle leaf blowers. While some residents are unhappy with the potential…

Impaired Driver Hits Bicyclist: Serious Injury Reported in Mesa

TL/DR - A bicyclist in Mesa, Arizona was hit by an impaired driver early Friday morning, resulting in serious injuries. The driver had allegedly driven onto landscaping gravel, crossed into the opposite lane, and hit the cyclist who was traveling westbound. The driver is now facing charges, but their identity has not been released. MESA, AZ -…

NYC Declares State of Emergency Amid Flash Flooding

TL/DR - A state of emergency has been declared in New York City due to severe flash flooding caused by torrential rain. The extreme weather has flooded subways, roads and basements, and is causing significant disruption. The adverse weather is forecast to continue across parts of the Northeast through early September 30th. New York City…

Top 10 Priciest Washtenaw County Homes Sold in Late September

TL/DR - The most expensive home sold in Washtenaw County in Michigan over the past week was a property in Ann Arbor that went for $1.5 million. Recordings show 51 residential real estate sales in the area over the same period, with an average price of $446,226. The figures are based on data aggregated by Propmix and analyzed using machine learning…