"Colorism" is a mixed-media installation that uses video, photography, tactile elements, and montage to explore how racial categorizations and colorism shape privileges and prejudices. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with U-M Professor Rogerio Pinto about an evening of storytelling at Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum this Friday evening, September 19th at 7:30 PM.
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Ann Arbor health food restaurant and wholesaler Juicy Kitchen is temporarily closed due to a fire that broke out at the establishment. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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WEMU's David Fair was joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, to discuss the latest films coming to theaters and the next round of special screenings in Ann Arbor. Plus, they take a moment to remember Oscar-winning actor/director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has advice for fellow local governments regarding data centers. Proceed with caution. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Dozens of local union members and supporters stood across from Ann Arbor’s Veterans Administration Hospital on Wednesday. They were picketing to stop what they say are attacks on federal workers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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It’s now less than two weeks before Michigan government goes into a partial shutdown without approval of a new state budget. The state’s new fiscal year begins October 1. Rick Pluta reports.
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The Michigan House voted to add photos and signatures to food and cash assistance cards on Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved an addition to The George apartment complex on Packard Road. It will include new units and retail space. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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2025 marks the 25th year of the Green Fair in Ann Arbor. The event was initially called "The Mayor's Green Fair." Now, it is called the A2Zero Green Fair to reflect the city's initiative aimed at reaching carbon neutrality by the year 2030. WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor discuss the impact of a quarter-century of Green Fairs and the path forward to a healthier and more sustainable community.
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The Washtenaw County Commission will vote on a resolution tonight urging local municipalities to require specific information before approving any new data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the budget standoff at the state Capitol is adding to the economic uncertainty created by federal tariffs. She delivered a short address urging the Legislature to get a state budget adopted before the end of the month. Rick Pluta reports.