Today is what many refer to as “Fat Tuesday” or Paczki Day. These rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts are traditionally eaten to use up sugar and fat before Lent, and Southeast Michigan celebrates as much or more than any city in the country. The Dingell family has a long history with Paczkis and has created its own traditions around the day. WEMU's David Fair was joined by 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to talk all about it and caught up on what is going on politically in the nation’s capital.

Felicia Brabec presents today's Black History Moment, the story of Rosemarion Blake.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight may join Ann Arbor in prohibiting the use of city resources to assist in civil immigration enforcement. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Township Board of Trustees Monday night passed a 12-month moratorium on data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A state court of appeals panel says a police misconduct investigation by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights can continue more than three years after the initial claim was filed. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Chinese Americans and expats in Ann Arbor are bringing thousands of years-old traditions to town in celebration of the Lunar New Year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

We are halfway into Black History Month, and today, WEMU's Caroline MacGregor was joined by City of Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson. A 34-year law enforcement veteran with a reputation for facilitating community dialogue in the goal to end racial injustice, he joined the department a year ago. He served on the President's Task Force on 21st-Century Policing, and his work was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C.

John Bommarito presents the story of Samuel Asa Richardson on today's Black History Moment.

Pittsfield Township now has its new regulations regarding short-term rentals in place. They come after several months of debate and modifications. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Misinformation and declining reading proficiency are reshaping how people engage with news and civic life. A series of conversations is kicking off on Tuesday to highlight the importance of media literacy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

David Fair presents today's Black History Moment.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is advising local residents to remain on guard against communicable illnesses still lingering during the latter half of this cold/flu season. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.