Many are unaware that August is Black Philanthropy Month. The Reverend Mashod Evans Sr. is senior pastor at Bethel AME Church in Ann Arbor. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the longstanding tradition of charity and philanthropy in the African American community and the generational impacts it has made.

Washtenaw County is exploring ways to reduce or even eliminate justice system fines and fees. To do that, the county recently joined the national organization Cities and Counties for Fine and Fee Justice. WEMU's Josh Hakala explains.

Several community-driven projects will benefit from the Sustaining Ann Arbor Together neighborhood grant program. WEMU's Michael Keegan reports.

The University of Michigan has parted ways with men’s hockey coach Mel Pearson following an independent investigation into complaints of misconduct within the program. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

There was unanimous support at Thursday’s city council meeting to authorize, but not mandate, the Ann Arbor Attorney’s office to file a lawsuit against Tribar Manufacturing. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

As the climate crisis worsens, the drive to more quickly create sustainable, renewable energy systems is picking up steam. But there are barriers slowing things down. For example, Manchester Township recently denied a permit that would have allowed for a 159-acre solar farm. State House Minority Leader Donna Lasinski represents that part of Washtenaw County, and she shares her perspective with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is ramping up efforts to vaccinate at risk people against monkeypox. But they caution supplies are low. WEMU's Cathy Shafran reports.

Local officials say that power should return before the weekend. WEMU's Michael Keegan reports.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan has filed a new motion asking the state Supreme Court to take up the question of whether abortion rights are protected by the state constitution. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also filed a brief backing the request. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners took up the issue of funding the organization Barrier Busters during Wednesday night's meeting. Barrier Busters is a group of more than 100 social service agencies that provide emergency funding to Washtenaw County residents in need. WEMU's Josh Hakala explains.