-
Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins is still at the Cannes Film Festival, but he took time to announce an extra-special screening coming to the Michigan Theater on Thursday, which should appeal to fans of the "Mad Max" film franchise!
-
The earlier in age we begin addressing societal and educational inequity, the better the future results will be. There is a partnership between The University of Michigan School of Kinesiology Childhood Disparities Research Laboratory (UMCDRL) and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District that is working to provide equitable access to structured physical activity to children inside the classroom. WEMU's David Fair spoke to U-M associate professor of Kinesiology, Dr. Rebecca Hasson, and regional school health coordinator for Washtenaw County, Danielle Dros.
-
Michigan legislators are working on bills to create new programs to specifically address mental health among current and former military servicemembers. They're scheduled for a House committee hearing this week. Colin Jackson has more.
-
The Ypsilanti City Council Budget Committee heard from its police and fire chiefs Thursday night to hear the spending priorities for each department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
-
The state House approved a bill Thursday to help overhaul how courts are funded in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
Those with the Biological Station hope the free events will bolster the station's community reach. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
-
The topic of campus protests created tension Thursday in the state Senate as lawmakers debated the state’s next higher education budget. Colin Jackson has more.
-
Ann Arbor Superintendent Jazz Parks says she will present her recommendations on how the district will address its $25 million deficit at next Wednesday’s School Board meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
-
More and more films come your way for the month of May! WEMU's David Fair chats up all things cinema, including all of the upcoming films and special screenings, with Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins!
-
Michigan House lawmakers approved a roughly $81 billion proposal for the state’s next budget Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
-
The EGLE grant program aims to prevent future dam failures through maintenance and removal. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
-
Washtenaw County’s Racial Equity Office is holding a series of "Lunch and Learn" programs that will run through the rest of the year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
-
A new state program will allow incarcerated mothers of newborns to send breast milk home for their babies. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
A key component to adapting to a changing climate is resiliency—finding ways to be flexible in addressing change in environmental, social and economic ways. Ann Arbor recently received a $1 million grant from the EPA’s Environmental Justice Government-to-Government program to support investment in reaching the most underserved residents. Ann Arbor Sustainability and Innovations director Missy Stults joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss how the grant money will be applied.