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Every day, the choices we make in our homes and communities connect to much bigger environmental stories. One of those connections is through Plastic Free July, a global movement encouraging people to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. But what does that look like right here in Washtenaw County? Lydia McMullen-Laird is the co-founder and deputy director of the Ann Arbor-based Zerowaste.org. She and Rebekah Warren discussed ways residents can reduce their use of everyday plastic and how to participate in the 2026 Plastic Free July Challenge.
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The Ann Arbor Sports Commission is kicking off the summer with some big sporting events in the Ypsilanti area. One of which is the return of the RowFest National Championship on Ford Lake in Ypsilanti Township, running July 10-19. Lee Van Roth provided all of the details on this exciting event in a conversation with the Director of the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, Meaghan Hughes. -
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission is recommending the approval of a major housing expansion for the Woodbury Gardens Apartments and Townhomes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The City of Ann Arbor is moving to develop a decarbonization program for commercial businesses to advance its A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality plan. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Democrats running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat fought it out over the role of outside money in politics during a debate Tuesday night. Colin Jackson has more. -
The U.S. Department of Justice plans to place election monitors in Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing for Michigan’s August primaries. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Lodi Township Democrats Barry Wauldron and Jane Chronis are making their case to voters ahead of the August Primary for Township Supervisor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Ann Arbor City Council has given preliminary rezoning approval for a proposed new ten-story, mixed use complex across from the Delonis Center. It was over the objections of some residents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Ann Arbor City Council has passed a resolution to protect places of worship. WEMU’s Kevin Merschaert reports. -
Candidates in two of Michigan’s most hotly contested statewide primary elections will debate this week. Colin Jackson has more. -
A bill to guarantee juveniles facing delinquency proceedings the right to adequate legal counsel is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Mallory McMorrow has dropped out of the U.S. Senate race, but absentee ballots are already being collected. Supporters who now want to change their vote can still do so. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert explains how. -
Inspired by her own experience as a caregiver for a loved one living with a serious mental health condition, Judy Gardner is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, inclusion, and access to care. She has continued that passion as Executive Director of the Washtenaw County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Gardner talked about the organization's work in promoting men's mental health with Decky Alexander.
