Saline's acting city manager, Elle Cole, who was passed over for the permanent position, says she will - for now - remain where she is. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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There is strength in numbers, and in a time of increasing community need, banding together can make a difference. That’s the idea behind the group “Ann Arbor Women for Good.” The group has focused its efforts based on Grapevine’s philosophy of “Giving Circles.” WEMU's David Fair talked with business owner, community volunteer, credentialed leadership and executive coach Lisa Pasjberg about how the group started, its impact so far and what lay ahead.
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Scammers have been targeting artists, vendors and sponsors ahead of this month’s Ann Arbor Art Fair. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A ballot measure to raise taxes on Michiganders making over $500,000 a year got delayed Thursday at a state elections board meeting. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Oxford High School shooter is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to let a new trial judge reconsider his life-with-out parole sentence. The shooter’s legal team says he was denied effective assistance of counsel. Rick Pluta has more.
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As the impasse over education funding in Lansing continues, the frustration over the uncertainty is increasing in local school districts. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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From silent classics to superhero blockbusters, the big screen has it all this weekend! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about the next round of new films and special screenings in Ann Arbor and around town.
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Absentee ballots are already trickling in for the August 5th elections taking place in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals is clarifying the statute of limitations for bringing felony-firearm charges. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Republican chair of the Michigan House Oversight Committee says he is stepping carefully in an inquiry into the state’s economic development agency to avoid interfering with a criminal investigation. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Washtenaw County Food Policy Council says its funding appears to be in decent shape for the coming year, but there are concerns on how cuts out of Washington will affect the community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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