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Elevation Youth Corp/elevationyouthcorp.comThe creative arts can play a significant role in providing structure and direction for our at-risk children. However, access to such programs often prove difficult for many families, particularly in lower income communities and communities of color. How can youngsters connect with strong mentors and gain access to good training? That’s the mission of Elevation Youth Corp. WEMU's David Fair talked with the group's president, Keith Ragland, and its executive director, Yolanda Ragland, about engaging and connecting at-risk youngsters to a brighter future. -
Wikipedia Media Commons/wikipedia.orgEastern Michigan University and the union representing the school’s full-and-part-time lecturers have agreed on a new contract. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Thousands of amateur astronomers will gather in Brighton this weekend for the 27th edition of Astronomy at the Beach. WEMU’s Josh Hakala talks with Saline-based amateur astronomer Brian Ottum on what’s happening in the skies, what NASA is bringing to the star party, and how they are preparing people for next year’s total solar eclipse. -
As part of the city’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Ann Arbor’s A2ZERO Green Fair returns Friday. As WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, this year, there is a focus on transportation.
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Michigan Republicans are holding their biennial leadership conference on Mackinac Island this weekend. But, as Colin Jackson reports, this year could be different.
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A state Senate committee held a hearing Thursday on a proposal to create a government panel that would help Michigan navigate the path to the new green economy. Rick Pluta reports.
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Eastern Michigan University today announced a new security partnership aimed at preventing gun violence on campus. EMU is working with a Pennsylvania-based firm called ZeroEyes that it says will be able to identify people that display guns on campus. That, in turn, would allow for quicker response times and community notifications. How does it work? WEMU’s David Fair spoke with EMU Police Chief Mathew Lige to find out.
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The leaves are starting to turn, and more movies are falling onto the area's big screens! WEMU's David Fair got together with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, to discuss the latest movie and event news you need to know.
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Last night’s Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education meeting addressed two main issues: taking steps to choosing an interim superintendent and replacing a board vacancy. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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A Democratic lawmaker dealt abortion rights supporters a surprise Wednesday when she announced she won’t support legislation to repeal many abortion restrictions in Michigan. Rick Pluta explains.
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Michigan renewable energy bills that are part of the Democrat-backed Clean Energy Plan received a committee hearing Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Supreme Court has refused a request to reinstate criminal charges related to the Flint water crisis against seven state government defendants. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Members of the McKinley Tenants Association spoke out this week at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting. They are trying to bring attention to what they call mismanagement by McKinley Inc., which owns more than half of the county’s workforce housing. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Environmental stewardship is certainly important now. With a changing climate, growing population and greater need for adaptation, it will only become more important. That’s why educating today’s K-12 students is vitally important. The Ann Arbor Public School District has its Environmental Education program, and it’s not only teaching in-class, it provides hands-on experience in nature. The program has been growing and will touch even more students this year. Find out more in a conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Environmental Education teacher Coert Ambrosino.
