Ann Arbor

Roundabout Construction Near Costco Will Soon Be Underway

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:13 +0000

Motorists in the Ann Arbor/Pittsfield Township should prepare for some new traffic delays as a new road construction project gets underway. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, work on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Street and Ellsworth Road will get underway in June.

Ann Arbor In Concert To Hold Inaugural Performance

Bob Eccles — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:25:29 +0000

The new performing arts group Ann Arbor in Concert holds its inaugural performance Saturday night at 8 at the Michigan Theater. WEMU's Bob Eccles spoke with a couple of the folks involved.

Local cyclists organize 'Ride of Silence' in Ann Arbor, Ypsilani

Bob Eccles — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:26:57 +0000

The "Ride of Silence" takes place tonight, locally and around the country. As WEMU's Bob Eccles reports, cyclists from Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor will take part in the event honoring riders who have been hurt and killed.

For more info: RideofSilence.org

Ann Arbor Stadium Bridges Dedication

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:26:20 +0000

A formal dedication ceremony was held Tuesday for the Stadium Bridges in Ann Arbor. WEMU's Andrew Cluley was there and provides all the details.

Controversial 413 East Huron Development Project wins Ann Arbor City Council Approval

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:43:46 +0000

A proposed 14-story development at Huron and Division in Ann Arbor is moving forward, despite the fact no one on Ann Arbor City Council truly likes the plan. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, Council voted 6-5 to five in favor of approving the site plan and development agreement.

Ann Arbor Schools Prepare to Borrow Money to Cover Payroll Costs

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:28:12 +0000

There will be three occasions next fiscal year for which the Ann Arbor Public schools will have to borrow money to cover payroll costs. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, the Board of Education last night passed as resolution authorizing establishment of a line of credit of up to 10-million dollars.

SEMCOG Public Hearing on Transit

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:28:25 +0000

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) are collecting public feedback on short and long term transportation plans. The proposals are billed as the "2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Plan" and the "2040 Regional Transportation Plan." The first public hearing on the comprehensive measures took place Wednesday at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU's Andrew Cluley was there.

Ann Arbor Schools Budget Forum

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:51:31 +0000

There has been no shortage of input from the community at public forums on the Ann Arbor School District's budget proposal. The latest hearing was held Tuesday night at Pioneer High school. The budget proposal calls for eight-point-seven million dollars in cuts for the upcoming academic year. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, attendees are also suggesting ways to enhance district revenue.

A2 City Council Halts Meeting Before Vote

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:37:39 +0000

Lengthy public hearings on a proposed apartment complex development at 413 East Huron have prevented Ann Arbor City Council from taking action on the matter. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, for a second meeting in a row, council last night halted its session prior to finishing up the nights agenda.

Ann Arbor DDA Ordinances Postponed

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:24:36 +0000

A decision on ordinances effecting the way the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority operates has been postponed until September. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, Ann Arbor City Council last night voted unanimously to delay consideration of the issues.

Cinema Chat: The Jewish Film Festival, The Great Gatsby in 3D and more!

Russ Collins and David Fair — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:49:35 +0000

Film festivals galore, including Cinetopia, Jewish Film Festival; Iron Man 3, new openings downtown, and much more on this week's Cinema Chat from WEMU.

Commuter Challenge Underway

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:45:47 +0000

Ann Arbor's Commuter Challenge is underway, encouraging the use of alternative transportation methods to get to work in Ann Arbor. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

The Green Room: 35 years of Recycle Ann Arbor

Barbara Lucas and David Fair — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:44:03 +0000

From a half-dozen college students with a beat up truck to a major business, Barbara Lucas traces the 35 year history of Recycle Ann Arbor on The Green Room from WEMU.

Cutting A2 Schools $8.7 Million Deficit

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:43:54 +0000

Ann Arbor public schools superintendent Pat Green's proposed budget cuts of $8.7 million for next school year include a reduction of 75 employees. It's the starting point for budget discussions, as we hear from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Guidelines Set for Superintendent Search

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:40:22 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board has approved the timeline, salary range, profile, and advertising strategy it will use in finding the district's next superintendent. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Board Begins Planning for New Superintendent

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:37:31 +0000

Less than a week after Ann Arbor Schools Superintendent Pat Green announced her retirement, the school board has begun planning how it will find the next superintendent. WEMU's Andrew Cluley has more on the board's developing search strategy.

Long Meeting Forces Council to Delay Action on DDA

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:17:35 +0000

After a pair of lengthy public hearings, Ann Arbor's city council postponed votes on a majority of action items at Monday night's meeting. Council made the unusual move after it was unable to get a six vote majority on several votes relating to ordinance amendments impacting the Downtown Development Authority. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Ann Arbor City Budget Preview

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:11:25 +0000

Ann Arbor City Administrator Steve Powers has given city council a preview of his proposed budgets for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Hear more on the spending plans from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Ann Arbor Schools Superintendent Resigns

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:16:09 +0000

The Ann Arbor school district will once more be looking for a new superintendent. After less than two years on the job, Superintendent Pat Green has announced she will retire after the end of the school year. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Budget Picture Improves for A2 Schools

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:18:55 +0000

The budget situation for next year is not quite as bad as first projected for the Ann Arbor school district. School administrators released the latest revenue projections Wednesday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.