No King’s demonstrations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti this year are expected to draw record crowds. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The organization is working on a new ten-year Tourism Impact Plan.
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No King’s rallies in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti this year are expected to draw record crowds.
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The City of Ypsilanti is starting a study to determine if changing Huron and Lowell Street from one-way to two-way would be feasible. Border-to-Border Trail improvements are also being considered. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Billy Donlon was previously assistant head coach at Michigan and most recently Clemson.
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The Ann Arbor Film Festival continues and will run through March 29th. This is the 64th edition and we'll get an update on how the first few days have gone and what remains available to you. WEMU's David Fair and Nick Alderink from Marquee Arts will also fill you in on some new film openings apart from the festival.
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The Michigan State Housing Development Agency is awarding $118.6 million for the 350 South Fifth Street project.
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Executive Director Maureen Thomson says the Washtenaw County Commission vote to deny the funding will have minimal impact.
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Ante' Britten takes over the position that has been vacant for almost two and a half years.
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The Washtenaw County Trial Court ruled in favor of the Washtenaw County Road Commission after several Sylvan Township and Chelsea residents sued them in an attempt to stop their road improvement project. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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An unvaccinated child connected to the first case through close contact is the seventh confirmed measles case in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that the Gelman Sciences 1,4 Dioxane plume has been added to the federal Superfund National Priorities List. After years of effort toward that end, it seemed as though the designation came suddenly and without notice. With a little time behind us now, we’re looking ahead to what’s next in the slow process of cleanup and accountability in a conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor.
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Volunteers will soon hit the streets of Ypsilanti Township in a neighborhood beautification project. The Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley is getting ready its annual "Rock the Block" events. The program aims to, among other things, help elderly residents better maintain their homes and property's and to allow for more opportunity to age in place. It takes a village, as they say. Claire Simpson is Home Improvement Program Manager with Habitat for Humanity-Huron Valley. She joined Lee Van Roth for a look into community building and home rejuvenation.