Huron River Watershed Council
For years, Washtenaw County’s relationship with the "forever chemicals" known as PFAS has centered on massive industrial pollution along the Huron River, like the Tribar industrial spill upstream. Yet, a two-year, proactive study by the Multi Lake Water and Sewer Authority entirely flips that script, revealing that the low-level PFAS consistently detected in local wastewater isn’t a corporate spill—it's coming from everyday consumer products used inside Dexter and Lyndon Township homes. Rebekah Warren discussed the study and what actions may come from it with Daniel Brown, climate resilient specialist and emerging contaminant for the Huron River Watershed Council.
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A YMCA building that closed its preschool collaborative doors in March reopened in June as something else entirely — a free, neighborhood-embedded wellness and community hub now known as the "Neighborhood Collaborative". Ann Arbor YMCA President James Highsmith spoke with Lee Van Roth about the development of the Neighborhood Collaborative and what the future may hold for it. -
The future of the proposed data center in Augusta Township is in the hands of voters in the August Primary. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
A significant milestone has been reached for the City of Ann Arbor as 500 rental units now meet the city’s newly enforced green standards. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Michigan’s governor OK’d new tax breaks to spur construction of affordable housing Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bills Tuesday that make up the new state budget. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Medical staff who patrolled the streets during the Ann Arbor Art Fair saw a slight uptick in incidents compared to last year’s event. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Ann Arbor City Council wants to take a closer look at its short-term rental (STR) regulations. It’s asking the City Attorney to draw up a six-month moratorium on any new licenses. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The August 4th primary elections are right around the corner. One of the most closely watched races in our region is the Democratic primary race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. Christopher Taylor is the Incumbent Mayor, seeking reelection for what will be his final term. His opponent, Yousef Rabhi, is a self-described “Democratic Socialist” and currently serves as a member of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor spoke to Rabhi about his campaign and what his goals are for the city if he is elected. -
The August 4th primary elections are right around the corner. One of the most closely watched races in our region is the Democratic primary race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. Christopher Taylor is the Incumbent Mayor, seeking reelection for what will be his final term. His opponent, Yousef Rabhi, is a self-described “Democratic Socialist” and currently serves as a member of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor spoke to Taylor about his reelection campaign and what he has accomplished during his time in office. -
The Ann Arbor City Council has approved a pilot program for an unarmed response program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
A bill before a Michigan Senate committee would end an exception that allows minors to hide some medical information from their parents. Colin Jackson has more. -
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she will challenge a state appeals court decision Monday that reversed terrorism charges against men convicted in the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.
