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Michael Garfield/The Ecology CenterEarth Day 2024 is right around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Advocates are calling for a global reduction of 60% in plastics manufacturing to protect the environment and human health. The Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center has been advocating for the introduction and passage of five bills in Michigan that will add teeth to plastic regulation in several important areas. Ecology Center director Mike Garfield joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss our future with plastics. -
Gardening season is getting underway, and there will be plenty of work to do. Have you ever gone to tend to the garden or lawn and realized you don’t have the right tool? Frustrating, isn’t it? Well, Growing Hope in Ypsilanti is creating a tool-lending library, so you don’t have to run out and buy them. Growing Hope’s Christopher Hallett joined Rylee Barnsdale with a look at the new program aimed at boosting gardening and agriculture in Ypsilanti.
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Democrats will regain their state House majority after voters filled two vacancies in special elections. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is now facing over a dozen felony charges for allegedly misusing state, nonprofit and political action committee funds. We hear more from Colin Jackson. -
The tradition of community bands dates back centuries. We learn about the local bands that entertain residents on national holidays and put on concerts in parks and auditoriums when local community band experts Jerry Robbins and William Perrine join Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact." -
Local bass player Kurt Krahnke answers the question "Why Jazz?" -
Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. presented his budget recommendations to the Council on Monday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The 180 program connects students with one-on-one and small group education. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more. -
Two special elections in Michigan today could break the tie between Democrats and Republicans in the state’s House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more. -
WEMU's Jessica Webster answers the question "Why Jazz?"
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A lot of kids get excited at the prospect of spending a part of the summer at sleepaway camp. The sheer number of activities and the opportunities to make new friends and have a life experience outside the home has a number of benefits. Unfortunately, there are a lot of families that can’t afford to provide that experience. That’s where Washtenaw Camp Placement comes in. Its mission is to help youngsters with less access find their way to the camp experience. WEMU's David Fair talks with executive director Matt Tarver-Wahlquist about how to get connected and the kinds of differences it is making. -
The Ann Arbor School District will hold a series of town meetings beginning today to gather public and employee input on needed budget reductions. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has more on this report. -
The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will hear the proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year by the administration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.. -
Avalon Housing and the Ann Arbor Housing Commission broke ground on Sunday for a new affordable housing project in the Kerrytown neighborhood. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert was there and fields this report.
