The midterm elections are wrapping up, so let's cast one final vote for a good movie! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan talked about what's coming to the big screen this week, including a few new sci-fi films arriving in downtown Ann Arbor's favorite movie houses.
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There will be many new faces on the Ann Arbor Board of Education come January. One incumbent and four newcomers won seats in this week’s election. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Supporters of Ypsilanti’s Proposal B are delighted it was approved by voters on Tuesday. They’re confident it will survive any legal challenges. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Huge election night wins for Michigan Democrats are bringing the party back in full control of the Michigan Legislature and governor’s office. Colin Jackson has more on the incoming trifecta.
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WEMU's Neda Ulaby and local author John U. Bacon talked about the new paperback release of his bestselling book about the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. It's called "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
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Paul Brown and Amir Makled won two eight-year seats on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents in the Nov. 3 midterm election. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Voters have rejected Ann Arbor’s Proposal E, which sought to explore the idea of replacing DTE Energy as the city’s main electric provider. The measure failed by 951 votes. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The Youth Environmental Press Team supports aspiring young journalists who write about the climate crisis and other environmental issues. The team is spread across several schools across America, including a new chapter here in Michigan. Ann Arbor Community High students Anna Birchok and Zia Walker co-lead the new chapter. They joined Rebekah Warren to discuss their work and how it may lead to a promising journalism career for themselves and other students.
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It’s been a busy and productive year for the Ypsilanti-based food justice nonprofit Growing Hope. It has expanded existing programs, updated its farm, renovated its incubator kitchen and received several awards. On top of all these changes, the organization has also found time to focus on advocacy work. Lee Van Roth talked more about these many achievements with Growing Hope's Executive Director, Julius Buzzard.
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The Associated Press has called Michigan’s governor’s race for Democrat Jocelyn Benson. Colin Jackson has more.
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Ypsilanti city voters have rejected a proposal that would make future city elections nonpartisan and approved another that would put police funding to a public vote. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your midterm election coverage.
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August primary winners have dispatched two non-party affiliated challengers in Ann Arbor's city council races. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michael McVey has defeated seven-term incumbent Brian Marl in Saline’s mayoral race. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your midterm election coverage.