The Ann Arbor City Council Monday night approved issuing up to $35 million in bonds for an affordable housing project on the site of the old downtown YMCA. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Washtenaw County will select several residents from a lottery waitlist to have ADA-compliant ramps installed in their homes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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The Ypsilanti City Council tonight is expected to vote on placing two citizen-sponsored initiatives on the November ballot. They’re the same that were kept off the ballot two years ago due to a missed filing deadline. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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After nearly three years of often tense debate, the Ann Arbor City Council on Monday unanimously approved the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Jewish state officials in Michigan are speaking out against antisemitism following an attack at a metro Detroit temple last week. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Whitmer administration and Michigan House Republicans have agreed to put a legal fight over GOP-ordered budget cuts on hold because a settlement may be in sight. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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A long list of musicians will gather at The Ark on Sunday for a very special evening. It's a celebration of Dick Siegel and his music. For more than 40 years, Siegel has graced area stages, providing a unique voice and musical presence. Each of the performers on Sunday will play a selection from Siegel's catalogue, and more than 20 pieces will be represented. It was Dick’s Siegel’s request that all proceeds benefit The Ark. Two of the participating performers are George Bedard and Mr. B. They joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the impact of Dick Siegel and share their connections.
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The Bird Center of Michigan continues to grow in scope and impact. It was created as the Bird Center of Washtenaw County in Ann Arbor back in 2004 but changed to the Bird Center of Michigan and moved to Saline in 2021. The center not only aids birds, wildlife and the environment, it creates educational and personal growth opportunity through some unique programs. WEMU's David Fair talked with Clinic Manager Marissa Jardine about the center's impact.
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After over two-and-a-half years of meetings, revisions, and, at times, heated debate, the Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to take a final vote on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the Trump Administration has still yet to give a good reason for the bombing of Iran and what, if any, is the endgame. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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SOS Community Services is raising concerns that homelessness and hunger are on the rise in Ypsilanti as the effects of funding cuts continue to reverberate. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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Registration opens today for the Ann Arbor Fire and Police Departments’ Blaze & Blue Career Camp. The camp opens doors to young women in firefighting, first response and law enforcement. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the near tragedy at a West Bloomfield synagogue is the latest example of the need to tone down the violent rhetoric in the country. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.