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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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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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Ann Arbor residents can now get a free home energy assessment and receive a customized decarbonization plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.
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The Ann Arbor City Council will hear from the public tonight regarding the current budget proposal. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has more.
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The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority expands express routes, while the state Legislature look to secure matching funds for public transportation agencies. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The first weekend of May is going to bring you a whole lot of cinematic delight, especially for Star Wars fans all over Washtenaw County! WEMU's David Fair was joined by Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins, to chat about all of the new films and special screenings appearing at your favorite movie houses!
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Going out for a run is great exercise, and it also happens to be an eco-friendly activity. But what about when hundreds, or even thousands, run together? Competitive running draws big crowds, and big crowds create a lot of excess waste. That’s why Jeff Jackson created Happy Planet Running. His Ann Arbor-based company works with race organizers to try and create zero-waste events. Jackson talked about how it’s working with WEMU's David Fair.
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As housing and rent costs continue to soar across the country, developers in Ypsilanti are working to address a shortage of affordable new units – and, in one case, open the door to home ownership for residents. City officials are working to ensure that developers not only have sufficient funding, but that their homes and communities meet Ypsi residents’ needs. Rylee Barnsdale talks to Michael Appel from Avalon Housing in Ann Arbor about the development projects that are expected to start this summer.