Jeff Daniels has transformed Chelsea, Mich. into an arts and culture destination with the Purple Rose Theatre Company and now a new music venue, JDs Stage Bistro. For the first installment of WEMU’s new segment, "‘Round Every Corner," the actor tells us about why he chose to prioritize the economic development of his hometown.

A capacity crowd gathered on the Eastern Michigan University campus Monday morning to rally for U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed ahead of Election Day. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan voters are preparing for Tuesday's general election, and state election officials have several important final reminders for voters. WEMU's John Stockwell has details.

The City of Ann Arbor has reached a tentative contract agreement with its AFSCME Local 369 union employees. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Residents in Ypsilanti Township’s West Willow neighborhood are working to remove racially restrictive covenants from their home deeds. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

President Donald Trump is unpopular with Democrats and some Republicans due to high gas prices and the war with Iran. As Russ McNamara reports, a Republican former Congressman is predicting a blue wave on Election Day.

In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents Felicia Brabec, who is running for the Michigan Senate's 15th District seat. She spoke with Decky Alexander about her goals for the state if elected.

As Election Day draws near, the 47th House District race is heating up between two candidates seeking to represent parts of Washtenaw and Jackson County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your local pre-election coverage.

After several building delays, Ann Arbor’s new Number 4 Fire Station is open for business. It’s the first station in the state to be net zero, carbon neutral. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Six candidates are running for two eight-year seats on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents in the Nov. 3 midterm election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The city of Ann Arbor has updated its Circular Economy Map for people looking to reuse, repair and restore items instead of throwing them away. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has rekindled Islamophobia in the state. As Russ McNamara reports, the rhetoric has some voters concerned – and determined.