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The Cinetopia Film Festival makes its grand return to Ann Arbor next month, and we have your first look! Marquee Arts cinema program director Nick Alderink fills in for Russ Collins this week to chat about Cinetopia and everything else coming to the big screen in the near future with WEMU's David Fair!
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Ann Arbor School Interim Superintendent Jazz Parks is recommending a reduction of 94 teaching positions to help slice over $20 million from the district budget. The School Board will hold a special meeting Monday night to vote on the package. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A new state program will allow incarcerated mothers of newborns to send breast milk home for their babies. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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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.
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Acts of gun violence and deaths have reached epidemic levels throughout the United States. The group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is focused on reducing gun violence. Rylee Barnsdale speaks with Washtenaw County's chapter lead, Rochelle Igrisan, about the work they are doing in Washtenaw County and to highlight some upcoming events.
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The Ann Arbor School Board is expecting a big crowd at tonight’s meeting beginning at 7 PM. As such, it’s been moved to Huron High School. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, teachers want more information on how the districts' $25 million deficit will be addressed.
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Third Ward Democrat Desirae Simmons was able to fight back a recall challenge on Tuesday and will keep her chair on Ypsilanti City Council. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Simmons defeated independent Rod Johnson by a vote of 467-429 in Tuesday's election.
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6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she, and other Democrats, are working to protect the Inflation Reduction Act. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Taking part in education or work programs could allow Michigan prisoners to reduce their sentences under bills introduced Tuesday in the state Senate. Colin Jackson has more.
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When you find and wonder what to do with that loved, but dusty and unused musical instrument found in your basement, attic or garage, give it to "Horns for the Holidays." Ken Kozora has collected, repaired and repurposed instruments for students across Washtenaw County. Meet Ken and learn more about "Horns for the Holidays" when he joined Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact."
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Ann Arbor voters will be asked in November if they want to create a local Sustained Energy Utility, or SEU. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.
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It’s Election Day with only one issue on the ballot in Washtenaw County: A Ward 3 runoff for City Council in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The vice president appeared alongside a handful of Biden Administration officials at a stop Monday in Detroit. Colin Jackson has more.
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Ann Arbor residents can now get a free home energy assessment and receive a customized decarbonization plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.