Monday's annual workshop kicked off the process to arrive at a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Zingerman’s has announced it will be shutting down Cornman Farms at the end of October due to shifting business priorities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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First introduced in psychiatric hospitals, art therapy has been documented for helping to reduce stress and anxiety. The connection between cognitive, social and personal competencies developed through the arts extends to prison inmates.
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Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation, including 6-th District Rep. Debbie Dingell, praised the ACA and vowed to preserve it despite GOP actions to kill the program.
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There are difficult jobs and there are really hard jobs. Imagine working every day to try and find quality, accessible and affordable child care for single parents and low-income families. It isn’t easy and, in many regards, is getting more difficult. Annette Sobicinski and her team take on that job every day. Annette is executive director of the Child Care Network, and she joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the growing challenges and where success is being found.
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The 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival kicks off on Tuesday, March 24th! The festival is the world’s oldest experimental and avant-garde film festival and this year, the team has curated another fascinating line-up! There are always some changes to the festival each year, including a juried portion of the festival and some special programs to look out for. WEMU's David Fair gives you a sneak peak of the festivities with Ann Arbor Film Festival Executive Director, Leslie Raymond.
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The heads of Ann Arbor's various city departments on Monday will present their budget needs and project suggestions during a Working Session of the City Council.
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300,000 patients could lose access to Michigan Medicine services if a new contract isn't reached by July 1.
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The preliminary budget presentation will be the first for recently appointed City Manager Dan Swallow.
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A fourth individual in Washtenaw County is being monitored by the health officials as a potential fourth case of measles locally. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department is advising residents to remain cautious as a third measles case has been confirmed in the area.
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Ever been to a Friday night fish fry? These are popular events at area churches through Lent. It brings a sense of community to all who attend, regardless of religion. It fosters philanthropy and, in the end, provides some really good food! WEMU's John Stockwell does a frenetic, fish fry fun-run through Washtenaw County and brings you an extended report on the experience.
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The city of Ann Arbor has released its annual report on the activities of the various city government departments.