The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved a rezoning for a new housing complex on Varsity Drive north of Ellsworth. It would be one of the first rezoning for housing under the city’s new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board is holding a study session on Wednesday to start the process for the next budget. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The organic grocery store Arbor Farms is reopening today after the building’s exterior caught fire. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

State of Michigan emergency resources are now helping out after a water main broke over the weekend in Oakland County. Colin Jackson has more.

An Ypsilanti nonprofit is directing its efforts to provide programming for youngsters in Ypsilanti that promote positive outcomes in all aspects of life. It’s called Educate Youth and says it's committed to increasing high school graduation rates and working one-on-one to develop a clear post-high school plan. WEMU's David Fair talked with founder and executive director Gail Wolkoff about the successes to date and the challenges ahead.

The Ann Arbor School District will be asking voters in August to renew its sinking fund millage. Officials say without it, several future construction projects may not happen. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor could become the first municipality in the U.S. to establish a city-wide returnable containers program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Saline’s Planning Commission is considering strengthening language regarding how the city handles development project moratoriums. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Each month, we partner with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to look at how the news of the day impacts the local business community. For this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor was joined by Andy LaBarre, Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Chamber, and Destination Ann Arbor Director of Community Engagement Jennifer Chizek to talk about the upcoming tourism season and what Destination Ann Arbor predicts for this summer and fall.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools continue to see a steady increase in its four-year graduation rate. The numbers improved after a reporting error was corrected. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Fire Department has received an evaluation from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), ranking it among the top 2% of departments in Michigan. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says there is a firewall between her and decisions regarding this year’s gubernatorial election while she is running for governor. We have more from Rick Pluta.