The Ann Arbor Community Land Trust (A2CLT) will break ground Saturday afternoon on the first of at least two dozen homes they plan on building. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor Police have arrested a 33-year-old man for stabbing a person after being denied access to a construction site on the campus of the University of Michigan. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The psychedelic plant and mushroom festival Entheofest is back on for this Sunday on the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan. A judge ruled on Thursday organizers can’t be denied a permit. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor may be making some changes to its commercial marijuana facilities regulations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The City of Ann Arbor is deploying its solar energy unit today for the A2Zero Green Fair. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Michigan’s monthly unemployment rate dropped slightly from July to August to 5.2%. It’s not so much that more people are finding jobs, but more people are exiting the workforce. Rick Pluta reports
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Michigan renters could see more protections under bills introduced this week in the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.
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"Colorism" is a mixed-media installation that uses video, photography, tactile elements, and montage to explore how racial categorizations and colorism shape privileges and prejudices. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with U-M Professor Rogerio Pinto about an evening of storytelling at Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum this Friday evening, September 19th at 7:30 PM.
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Ann Arbor health food restaurant and wholesaler Juicy Kitchen is temporarily closed due to a fire that broke out at the establishment. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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WEMU's David Fair was joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, to discuss the latest films coming to theaters and the next round of special screenings in Ann Arbor. Plus, they take a moment to remember Oscar-winning actor/director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has advice for fellow local governments regarding data centers. Proceed with caution. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.