Depending on career path or job choice, women are still playing catch-up in the American workforce. The inequity is not just in job-to-job comparisons but also in access to employment opportunity. Creating that opportunity is what the organization “Dress for Success Michigan" is all about. WEMU's David Fair talks with its communications liaison, Alexy Rudolph, about how futures are being changed to reverse historical inequities.
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The Ann Arbor School Board heard Saturday from candidates to be the district’s next Superintendent. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Representatives from 12 UM organizations discuss contract priorities. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The organization has proposed to halt the ArborBikes program and dispose of out-of-date materials. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Thursday was March 14th, also known as Pi Day, and students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School joined in the fun by seeing who could recite the most digits of the irrational sequence. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The three-day event attracted hundreds of participants. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case where the state Department of Health and Human Services wants to take temporary custody of a troubled child. Lower courts have split on whether the state has the authority to do that. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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A bill to cap payday lending fees at 36% annual interest is heading to the Michigan House after passing the state Senate Thursday. We get more from Colin Jackson.
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The 96th Annual Academy Awards ceremony is now in the books! WEMU's David Fair got together with Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins, to review this year's winners and surprises. Plus, they'll give you a preview of the next round of new films and special screenings coming to your favorite movie houses!
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The Friday event aims to connect local entrepreneurs with business resources. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Ann Arbor’s revenue numbers are looking for the upcoming fiscal year, but city officials say some problems may be on the horizon. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.