Governor Gretchen Whitmer stopped in Macomb County Monday to ceremonially sign a road funding bill that became law last week. Colin Jackson has more.

On November 4, voters get to decide who they want as their new mayor of Chelsea. Julianne Chard is vying with Kate Henson to replace outgoing incumbent mayor Jane Pacheco. Chard has served on the Chelsea Planning Commission and is on the board of the Washtenaw County Conservation District. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Chard about her experience, which includes overseeing a number of urban redevelopment projects in the private and commercial sectors.

On November 4, voters will decide between two candidates running to replace incumbent Mayor Jane Pacheco, who is not seeking reelection. Kate Henson currently serves on the City Council and points to her background in civic leadership and community engagement as qualities that will serve her well as mayor. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Henson about her run against opponent Julianne Chard.

Foundational support systems can go a long way in determining life outcomes. When there are systemic barriers, the task of growing a successful and happy life becomes more difficult. The Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan continues its work in offering systems to support the emotional and economic self-determination of women and their families. WEMU's David Fair spoke with executive director Hannah Reischl about challenges of achieving greater equity and equality.

The City of Ann Arbor is looking to upgrade its record keeping system. The move is designed to bring more transparency to the police department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A Chelsea City Council member explains why she made the surprise decision to step down. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

As temperatures start to turn cooler, snow may not be far away. The City of Ann Arbor wants residents to know about coming enforcement changes to street parking during snow emergencies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Fire Department is raising community awareness about fires caused by the unsafe use of lithium-ion batteries. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Teachers at Estabrook Elementary received a surprise donation on Friday. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The business community in Washtenaw County is central to the health of the local economy. WEMU has teamed with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to take a closer look at local businesses and the people that make them run. On the 2nd Friday of every month, we’ll bring you "Washtenaw Business Lens" and explore the perspectives on how local, state and national news impacts our business community, and ultimately you. The chamber’s Andy LaBarre will be here each month and bring with him a special guest. In this inaugural edition of "Washtenaw Business Lens," Andy and WEMU's David Fair look at federal immigration policy and its impact on the business community. Their guest is Phillis Engelbert. She owns three vegan establishments in Ann Arbor, those being: Detroit Street Filling Station, The Lunch Room Bakery & Café, and North Star Lounge.

The only item on the November ballot for all county voters to decide on is the Career Technical Education Millage proposal from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether to expand and make retroactive an earlier decision that struck down one-judge grand juries. We have more from Rick Pluta.