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The Ecology Center
Earth 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.
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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. -
Locally based, nationally recognized bass player Robert Hurst answers the question "Why Jazz?" -
Washtenaw County Commissioners are expected to hear an earful from local residents tonight during a public hearing for the renewal of the Mental Health and Public Safety Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report. -
About 200 people—many parents and students—took a seat in the Huron High School cafeteria on Tuesday evening to hear the Ann Arbor School District explain how it wound up with a $25 million budget hole. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
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?"
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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.
