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State Senator Jeff Irwin says he’s scared what will happen if the state government shuts down on October 1st due to no state budget being passed. It’s already affecting the universal free breakfast and lunch programs in Washtenaw County and across the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Ann Arbor City Council gets back to work tonight after the Labor Day holiday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has a preview.
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Workers and their allies are striking at the Ann Arbor location of the cannabis dispensary chain Exclusive Brands. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department is inviting members of the public to join an advisory committee to monitor programs designated for opioid settlement funds. WEMU's Caroline Macgregor reports.
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Superintendent Jazz Parks says, unless a budget passes with the funding included, the program will end October 1. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) is temporarily reinstating its weekend Chelsea Community Ride Service beginning on Saturday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor Police Department has been working this week to make traffic and safety at the University of Michigan’s first home football game of the season as smooth as possible. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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About 100 people showed up Thursday night for a town hall meeting with 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the crowd had a lot to talk about.
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Michigan environmental activists say a Trump Administration plan to pull back from clean air regulations would hurt the state. Colin Jackson has more.
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A former EMU football player, who now owns a restaurant in Saline, will be featured in a national food show. “America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow” spotlights local, independently owned restaurants across the country. On Friday, August 29th, they will be taping an episode at Oscar’s Sports & Grill on S. State Road in Saline. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chats with owner James Scalzi about how Oscar's came to be chosen as a restaurant that stands apart.
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Avalon Housing broke ground this week on its first Ypsilanti project on North Washington, but there are still many concerns regarding how all its tenants will be to handle expected reductions in social services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ypsilanti Community Schools is helping students experiencing housing insecurity get situated for the start of the new school year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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WEMU's John Bommarito spoke to Tiffany Gridiron about her appearance at this weekend's Detroit Jazz Festival.
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From classic films to animated treasures, there is a long list of films to take in over the extended Labor Day weekend, and some of them are free! WEMU's David Fair discusses all of your options with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink.