Grocery prices are higher, the cost of clothes and school supplies is higher, just about everything we buy for our households is more expensive than a year ago. Affordability is a political issue, but for all too many, it’s a personal crisis. The United Way for Southeastern Michigan is providing aid for these everyday items through its Community Fulfillment Center. WEMU's David Fair finds out more about the center’s growing role from UWSEM community engagement and outreach associate director Chris Taylor.

The University of Michigan is holding its 40th annual Martin Luther King Day Symposium today. This year’s theme is “Unbowed and Unbroken - The Enduring Struggle for Justice.” WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza commemorates his story and the enduring legacy of his civil rights work. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Eastern Michigan University Public Safety will officially take over parking enforcement on January 30th. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The national holiday is an annual reflection on how far we've come, where we stand along with progress that still needs to be made since Dr King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the National Mall in August of 1963. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Eastern Michigan University Chief Access and Opportunity Officer Dwight Hamilton, as we explore the meaning of this day and associated activities here at EMU.

The Ann Arbor Renters Commission is throwing its support behind the city’s likely final version of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County’s (JFS) Thrive Behavioral Health Clinic this week received an overnight termination notice for a five-year SAMHSA award. It funded mental health services for youth, including those experiencing trauma and grief. The decision was reversed but not without resulting confusion. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw County residents are being asked to take part in a study on a proposed passenger rail line that could connect Ann Arbor with the Traverse City area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A divided Ann Arbor School Board has reelected Torchio Feaster as president for another year, but it will be his last. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized tariffs and encouraged cooperation with trade partners during a Detroit Auto Show speech Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge will hear arguments today on disputed spending in the state budget that legislative Republicans want stopped. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is predicting a continued rise in cases of influenza this winter. And a new influenza strain could evade immunity provided by this year’s flu vaccines. Spokesperson for the health department, Beth-Ann Hamilton brings us up to date on cases and the flu vaccine, which, health officials say, is the best tool health officials have in preventing hospitalizations and death.