Ypsilanti, MI – Organizers of a September roots music festival in Ypsilanti's Depot Town have decided to change its controversial name. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Bob Eccles.
Ann Arbor, MI – Ann Arbor Pioneer high school's track is being named after long-time girl's track coach Bryan Westfield. The school board approved the naming this week, but says the track may also be named in honor of the boy's track coach as well. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ann Arbor, MI – The Ann Arbor school board has approved the budget for the district's 2009-2010 fiscal year, but the board anticipates having to look at the spending plan again this fall. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ann Arbor, MI – This is a difficult time for businesses in downtown Ann Arbor, but the Director of the city's Downtown Development Authority says she's hopeful things will improve. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Bob Eccles.
Ann Arbor, MI – Individuals who participated in Ann Arbor's commuter challenge logged a total of 296-thousand sustainable commuting miles during the month of May. The commuter challenge award ceremonies were held Wednesday night. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Washtenaw County, MI – Washtenaw County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum says homeowners can get a copy of their deed for much less than the price charged by an Illinois company. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ypsilanti, MI – Listen to this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU. Our guest this week is real estate "eco-broker" Laura Shope, one of only 30 trained eco-brokers in Michigan.
Ypsilanti, MI – The Ypsilanti and Lincoln Consolidated school boards are moving toward a new era of cooperation. The Ypsilanti school board approved a resolution Monday night pledging to work with the Lincoln school board on identifying areas in which the districts might be able to work together to save money. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Bob Eccles.
Ypsilanti, MI – It was 28 years ago that the first recognized cases of AIDS were discovered in Los Angeles. Today, the HIV/AIDS Resource Center in Ypsilanti continues its efforts to help those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. Hear more in this interview by WEMU's David Fair with the Executive Director of the HIV/AIDS Resource Center, Jimena Loveluck.
