Ann Arbor

Several "No Kings" rally events are taking place in Washtenaw County, mostly on Saturday. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has this preview.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given conditional approval to a major affordable housing project. It will be going up on the site of the old YMCA on Fifth Street. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, to talk all things movies! This time around, they take a moment to remember Diane Keaton, who passed away on October 11th. They also preview the newest film offerings arriving at your favorite movie houses.

The sun is helping some local residents identify the quality of the air. The City of Ann Arbor has launched a network of ten solar-powered air quality monitors placed across the city. Residents can now track local conditions through a publicly available online map and subscribe to receive station-specific alerts when air quality reaches "Unhealthy” levels. How does it work and what does it mean for the future? Find out in a conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Sean Reynolds, senior analyst for the city’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations.

The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County has a new executive director. Nicole Adelman takes over as resources to help the homeless and others are being stretched thin. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The state of Michigan has awarded a $1 million grant for the Treeline Gateway expansion. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

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.

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.