A lack of clarity is one of many concerns Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority board members have over a proposed ordinance amendment that would limit the amount of tax revenue the DDA can collect. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
With regular meetings typically running past midnight, the Ann Arbor school board is considering some changes to make the board more efficient. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
This week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU examines Washtenaw Community College's efforts to reduce, recycle, and now, compost. Our guest is WCC's Facilities Maintenance Manager, Barry Wilkens.
Ann Arbor's city council has approved the first reading of proposed ordinance amendments that will impact the Downtown Development Authority. Council voted 7 to 3 Monday night to send the amendments to a second reading. Hear more from
The start of construction on the re-building of Ypsilanti's Rutherford pool is so close you can almost hear the sounds of folks enjoying a cool dip on a hot summer day. But as WEMU's Bob Eccles reports, work won't begin until $51,000 is raised.
Ann Arbor's city council has approved a resolution outlining what specifically it wants the planning commission to review about downtown zoning. Details from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
When it comes to the percentage of adults registered as organ and tissue donors, Washtenaw County is second only to Lenawee County. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.
Ever wonder what Carl Kasell looks like when he does his impersonations of newsmakers? Now’s your chance to find out. NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! is coming to the big screen – right here in Ypsilanti…. with host Peter Sagal, and panelists Mo Rocca, Tom Bodett & Paula Poundstone… as well as special guests you won’t want to miss. We promise!
New / old school soul sensation James Hunter tops WEMU’s Sweet Sixteen with Minute By Minute from March 18th through the 24th. It’s been five years since Hunter released a new CD.
High school students in the new Ypsilanti Community School District will attend Ypsilanti High School next year. Middle school students will attend classes at what is now Willow Run High School and the adjoining Willow Run Intermediate Learning Center. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.
Michigan's right-to-work law is now in effect, and opponents of the new law, including members from a wide variety of labor organizations, held a rally Thursday night in downtown Ann Arbor. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ann Arbor area music lovers are saying goodbye to the Herb David Guitar Studio, which closes its doors for the last time on Saturday. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
The Ann Arbor school board has approved new contracts with the district's teachers, para-professionals, and office staff. The new contracts will save the district $3.4 million in the next school year. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.