Jeff Jackson
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Happy Planet Running
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. -
After years of false starts, Washtenaw County is closing in on building a new Community and Recreation Center on the site of the old Cheney Elementary School. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The health center is slated to open in the new location in early fall. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more. -
Pointing to a 42% drop in enrollment since 2013, Eastern Michigan University is making some changes, including offering a voluntary separation package for some employees. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details. -
Two new Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives were sworn in Tuesday, meaning their party now has a slim, two-seat majority in the chamber and could move to advance legislation that had stalled while the House was tied. Colin Jackson reports. -
Michigan could see its laws surrounding election recounts updated under legislation that passed the state Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more. -
The state has reached a tentative $55 million agreement to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed by workers who were wrongly forced to repay jobless benefits. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Roots Music Project and The Roots Break host, Jeremy Baldwin, answers the question "Why Jazz?" -
For the first time, as they mark the 300th "creative:impact" show on WEMU, producer Mat Hopson joins Deb Polich on the air. Together, they take a look back, reminisce a bit, chat about some of their favorite episodes and they might just disclose a blunder or two. -
The Ann Arbor Tenants Union has launched a campaign to end waitlist fees in the city and across Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
