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Alpha House/alphahouse-ihn.orgAlpha House East is now open and providing shelter to the unhoused. The majority are Black women who are heads of households. WEMU's David Fair talked with Shonagh Taruza, the executive director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House, about housing insecurity, homelessness and the systems that make it difficult to improve the situation. -
Kevin Meerschaert/89.1 WEMUThe U.S. House has gone home for the year, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she hopes health care legislation passes when they return to Washington. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Pets as gifts are controversial, but there can be instances where it’s a good idea. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
State Representative Reggie Miller wants to put an end to local officials signing non-disclosure agreements when discussing potential business developments. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, she’s introduced legislation to ban the practice. -
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy held a virtual public hearing Thursday night regarding the proposed 250-acre Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Porch piracy is on the rise this holiday season, and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is offering residents advice on how to deter package theft. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Saline City Council has officially accepted the recommendations of its Recreation Center Task Force. Now, the challenge is making it happen. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Michigan Legislature adjourned Thursday for the year, capping a session where a politically divided House and Senate often struggled to reach deals. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Michigan energy regulators conditionally OK’d a plan to power a massive data center project during a meeting Thursday. Colin Jackson has more. -
The City of Ann Arbor has earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)’s Municipal Equality Index for the tenth year in a row. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
Christmas is only a week away, so now is a good time as any catch a great holiday flick! WEMU's David Fair chats with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink about the latest batch of special holiday screenings and some new films as well. -
The Ann Arbor School Board is moving toward a change in its rules regarding vacancies in officer positions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The University of Michigan has agreed to hold a public meeting in Ypsilanti Township regarding its proposed computing facility. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Avalon Housing has weathered federal budget cuts in 2025, still built new affordable housing developments and has big plans on the horizon. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
