A long list of musicians will gather at The Ark on Sunday for a very special evening. It's a celebration of Dick Siegel and his music. For more than 40 years, Siegel has graced are stages providing a unique voice and musical presence. Each of the performers on Sunday will play a selection from Siegel's catalogue, and more than 20 pieces will be represented. Two of the participating performers are George Bedard and Mr. B. They joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the impact of Dick Siegel and more.
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The Bird Center of Michigan continues to grow in scope and impact. It was created as the Bird Center of Washtenaw County in Ann Arbor back in 2004 but changed to the Bird Center of Michigan and moved to Saline in 2021. The center not only aids birds, wildlife and the environment, it creates educational and personal growth opportunity through some unique programs. WEMU's David Fair talked with Clinic Manager Marissa Jardine about the center's impact.
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After over two-and-a-half years of meetings, revisions, and, at times, heated debate, the Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to take a final vote on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the Trump Administration has still yet to give a good reason for the bombing of Iran and what, if any, is the endgame. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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SOS Community Services is raising concerns that homelessness and hunger are on the rise in Ypsilanti as the effects of funding cuts continue to reverberate. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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Registration opens today for the Ann Arbor Fire and Police Departments’ Blaze & Blue Career Camp. The camp opens doors to young women in firefighting, first response and law enforcement. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the near tragedy at a West Bloomfield synagogue is the latest example of the need to tone down the violent rhetoric in the country. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Local Jewish organizations remain vigilant after the attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The City of Ann Arbor Police Department says it is working diligently to alleviate concerns in the Jewish community in light of yesterday’s attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently gave her final State of the State address. Politics and policy most certainly have an impact on the health and well-being of the business community. Rich Chang is the Chief of Staff of Blumira, a Washtenaw County-based cyber security firm. He joined WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre to talk about how the business community is faring through political uncertainty.
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Several structures in Ypsilanti bear the name of "Starkweather". These mark the legacy of a woman who championed social causes in the city during the 1800s. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has this story for Women’s History Month.
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Scio Township officials say they’ll do all they can to save a bus route into downtown Ann Arbor. They met on Thursday with officials from TheRide and the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE). WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan would offer a retirement plan for workers who don’t already have one available at their job under bills heard in the state Senate Labor Committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.