The City of Ann Arbor is seeking public input on possibly narrowing several high-traffic roads within city limits. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Listen to 60th anniversary reflections from #teamWEMU and from our many friends and supporters!
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The Ypsilanti City Council tonight is expected to start the next phase of the Water Street redevelopment project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A move by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could adversely affect homeless across Michigan. Over 7,000 households could be affected. Advocates and lawmakers, like jeff Irwin, are looking for solutions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Ann Arbor Police Department has rolled out its first electric patrol vehicle, marking a promising future for the city’s carbon-neutrality goals. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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A new Title IX complaint alleges a Michigan high school wrongly let a transgender student compete on a volleyball team this past fall. Colin Jackson has more.
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A Michigan Court of Claims judge has declined to block a new wholesale tax on recreational marijuana from taking effect January 1. Rick Pluta reports.
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With the recent cold snap, the Ann Arbor Fire Department has a few reminders to avoid the possibility of a house fire this winter. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Today officially marks WEMU's 60th year on the air. It was on December 8, 1965 when WEMU first crackled to life. Throughout the year, we've been celebrating the occasion in a variety of ways, including conversations with some of those vital to the foundation of the radio station. Eastern Michigan University President, Dr. James Smith, joined WEMU's David Fair to reflect on his relationship to WEMU and its importance to the university and community.
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Washtenaw United: Garrett's Space moving closer to opening residential facility in Superior TownshipA vision born from tragedy is giving hope to the future. In 2017, Julie and Scott Halpert’s 23-year old son Garrett died by suicide. In their grief, and in hopes of preventing others from taking their lives, the Halperts envisioned a campus that would provide support to young adults in a non-medical setting. The residential part of that campus will soon be a reality. It is called Garrett’s Space. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director David Garcia about the vision, the mission and where construction of Garrett’s Space stands.
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A rezoning for a 14-story residential building in Ann Arbor is on its way to the City Council. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Saline residents will see a hike in their water and sewer bills come January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Bitterly cold winter weather conditions are challenging for most humans, but animals can suffer just as much. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.