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Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that Turkey Day will bring you together for fun with friends and family. A couple of turkeys of our own will be here to help you pass the time as you prepare for the feast. WEMU's David Fair and Russ Collins from the Michigan Theater bring you Cinema Chat with a look at the new movies, special screenings and holiday opportunities you will have through the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend. Gobble gobble, everybody!
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Today, those at the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County are working to provide free meals to those in need over the holiday. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer continued a new Michigan holiday tradition in pardoning a turkey Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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In 2024, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels will celebrate 50 years of service to the community. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate, but it comes with the understanding that there is much more work that lies ahead. Did you know the number of seniors living in poverty in Washtenaw County will double by the year 2040? In the meantime, government funding and access to caregivers continues to decline. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels marketing and development manager Danni Murphy about the plans for the upcoming holidays and for 2024 and beyond.
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With families gathering for Thanksgiving, health officials are concerned about the further spread of the respiratory illness RSV. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, the illness has been filling up hospitals with babies and young children but is also a threat to older adults.
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Thanksgiving meals are being offered Thursday across Washtenaw County for those who are alone or in need of a warm meal. And the latest data shows the numbers in need may be growing this year. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has the details.
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It's Thanksgiving week, and in a holiday edition of "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, discuss the new movie openings and special screenings taking place over the holiday weekend. Additionally, find out who Russ and David picked to win Saturday's rivalry contest between Michigan and Ohio State!
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Officials at the Hope Clinic say they’re seeing an increase in families seeking assistance this year for Thanksgiving. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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AAA Michigan is predicting near pre-pandemic levels of drivers hitting the roads this Thanksgiving. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has those details.
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The holiday season is approaching, and Michigan's governor is hinting at her holiday wish list for the rest of the year. Colin Jackson has more.