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The march toward carbon neutrality in Ann Arbor continues. In enacting the measures needed to make the A2ZERO plan work by the goal date of 2030, it has to be approached from a variety of angles. That includes boots on the ground. That’s where the Ann Arbor Climate Corps comes in. It helps bridge the gap between city policy and neighborhood level implementation, and it’s been working so far. But now, there is the potential elimination of federal AmeriCorps funding. Maggie Halpern is program manager for Ann Arbor Climate Corps. In her conversation with WEMU's David Fair, she talks about what options are being considered, should that come to pass, and the work the Climate Corps will continue doing in Ann Arbor.
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A major housing development is getting closer to turning shovels. The Village of Ann Arbor would create over 600 townhomes and apartments near Dhu Varren and Pontiac Trail. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
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The director of the Michigan Department of Corrections visited the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Friday after demands for action following the deaths of several inmates. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
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Ypsilanti veterans, their families, and friends gather each Memorial Day to honor local men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Several local officials including Congresswoman Debbie Dingell met with some of the residents of the Sycamore Meadows apartment complex on Sunday. They say they’ll do all they can to help those living in unsafe conditions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
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