The Ann Arbor Fire Department launched a community engagement campaign to reduce potential fire risks during back-to-school parties. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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The MLive Media Group is ending all print editions of its newspapers around Michigan. The last will hit front porches and newsstands on December 6th. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Detroit Jazz Festival arrives at Detroit's historic Hart Plaza this Labor Day weekend! WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin talked all about what to expect this year with the festival's president and artistic director, Chris Collins.
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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is launching a new program designed to show that in-patient healing can go beyond hospital walls. Its "Hospital Without Walls" initiative fundamentally redefines modern healthcare by physically integrating medical wellness with the surrounding natural ecosystem. Rebekah Warren discussed this innovative and environmentally friendly plan with Lacey Sapkiewicz, Senior Vice President of Operations at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston.
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The Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday gave preliminary approval to an emergency moratorium on providing any new zoning permits for data centers. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered Michigan elections officials to respond to a lawsuit over a proposed constitutional amendment. Colin Jackson has more.
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Juvenile justice advocates marked their latest policy wins with a gathering in Detroit Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Huron River has experienced an uptick in litter over the past several years. The City of Ann Arbor has been working on ways to address this growing issue. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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Stella Cole has surrounded herself with jazz standards and Broadway tunes her whole life, which has led to an amazing singing career. She talked to WEMU's John Bommarito about her career path, her new album "Imagination," and her upcoming gig at the Detroit Opera House on September 3.
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The Ypsilanti City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing tonight to consider an emergency moratorium on any new zoning permits for data centers. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Vice President JD Vance spent most of his time attacking Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a rally speech in metro-Detroit Monday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Ypsilanti-based SOS Community Services has worked diligently to help those facing homelessness with all available resources. Yet, completely solving the homeless epidemic in Washtenaw County remains a lofty goal. Decky Alexander discussed SOS's latest work with its Executive Director, Rhonda Weathers.
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Today marks the beginning of the new school year for most students in Washtenaw County. Districts are looking forward to returning to the classroom and meeting the challenges they’re facing. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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