By Andrew Cluley

Ann Arbor, MI – 50 years ago, the first Ann Arbor street art fair was held to attract shoppers to the South University area for bargain days. More than a half-million people now come to the four Ann Arbor art fairs each year, with an estimated economic impact of 79-million dollars. But the art fairs have altered the community beyond just attracting visitors and dollars. They've had a huge impact on the area's arts and culture. Hear more in this special feature by WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

By Bob Eccles

Ann Arbor, MI – A new feature at this year's Ann Arbor art fairs will have folks who like riding their bikes to the fairs smiling. A new, centralized valet bike parking area is available. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

By Andrew Cluley

Ann Arbor, MI – This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Ann Arbor street art fair. For all 50 years, the Ann Arbor Potter's Guild has been part of the fair. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

By David Fair

Ypsilanti, MI – Listen to this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU, featuring the Executive Director of the original Ann Arbor street art fair, Shary Brown.

By David Fair; Lisa Wozniak

Ypsilanti, MI – Listen to this month's First Friday Focus on the Environment from WEMU, featuring Michigan League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Lisa Wozniak, and special guest Hugh McDiarmid Jr., the Communications Director for the Michigan Environmental Council.

By Bob Eccles

Ypsilanti, MI – The Ypsilanti school board has identified five people it wants to speak with about possibly becoming the district's next superintendent. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

By Andrew Cluley

Ypsilanti, MI – A new group hopes to bring together former Eastern Michigan University basketball players to help the current team. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

By Andrew Cluley

Ann Arbor, MI – The downturn in the housing market is opening up new opportunities for Ann Arbor's greenbelt program. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

By WEMU

Ypsilanti, MI – Ypsilanti City Council has decided against hiring the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department or another law enforcement agency to provide police services in the city. WEMU's Bob Eccles has more from last night's strategic budgeting session.

By WEMU

Ann Arbor, MI – An Ann Arbor-based non-profit that helps arts and cultural organizations throughout Washtenaw County can now apply for grants through the National Endowment for the Arts. WEMU's Andrew Cluley has more.