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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.
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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. -
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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. -
EMU Hall of Famer and former NBA player Grant Long presents today's Black History Moment.
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Reply briefs have been filed in Washtenaw County Circuit Court looking to bring a halt to the construction of the data center in Saline Township. Oral arguments will be heard next Friday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
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There is a long tradition of teenagers and young adults getting summer jobs to save up some money while school is out of session. It has seemingly become more difficult to land one of these jobs. That’s where SummerWorks comes in. Through partnership and collaboration, the SummerWorks summer youth employment program works with area employers to find paid internships and mentorship to area young people. It can go beyond a few summer dollars and be a pathway to self-discovery, an educational path and/or a career. WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre talked with program manager Kathleen Clancey about the program and how your kids and grandkids can get involved. -
A type of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy affects nearly 15% of pregnant women in the U.S. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
A lakeside community outside of Chelsea has long served as a rural retreat and residence for African American families. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares this Black History Month story. -
Retiring Eastern Michigan University President Dr. James Smith participated in his final scheduled regents meeting on Thursday. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
