There is a long tradition of teenagers and young adults getting summer jobs to save up some money while school is out of session. It has seemingly become more difficult to land one of these jobs. That’s where SummerWorks comes in. Through partnership and collaboration, the SummerWorks summer youth employment program works with area employers to find paid internships and mentorship to area young people. It can go beyond a few summer dollars and be a pathway to self-discovery, an educational path and/or a career. WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre talked with program manager Kathleen Clancey about the program and how your kids and grandkids can get involved.

A type of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy affects nearly 15% of pregnant women in the U.S. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A lakeside community outside of Chelsea has long served as a rural retreat and residence for African American families. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares this Black History Month story.

Retiring Eastern Michigan University President Dr. James Smith participated in his final scheduled regents meeting on Thursday. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan environmental advocates are worried about the federal government repealing a scientific finding on greenhouse gas emissions. Colin Jackson has more.

Plans for a proposed data center in York Township have been temporarily paused until late summer. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

Yearly fundraiser returns to the Northside Grill

It's Thursday, which means we have another edition of "Cinema Chat" for you! But there's a slight change in hosting for this week. WEMU's Mat Hopson fills in for David Fair to talk about the newest flicks and the next batch of special screenings—some related to Valentine's Day—coming to downtown Ann Arbor with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink!

Jeremy Baldwin presents today's Black History Moment.

The Van Buren Township Planning Commission on Wednesday night approved the preliminary site plan for the Project Cannoli Data Center with several conditions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Cases of measles continue to climb. This year alone, there have been four times the number of cases reported in the U.S. than in a normal given year. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Michigan officials Wednesday unveiled an $88.1 billion proposal for the next state budget. Rick Pluta and Colin Jackson have more in this joint report.