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See what albums NPR listeners picked in our year-end poll for the best music of 2013.

Crystal Lyte and Justin Hodge win in democratic primaries for the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Incumbent Ricky Jefferson is out, losing to Ypsilanti City Councilwoman, Annie Somerville.

The month of July is wrapping up, but we can still squeeze in a few more films. Before we hit the dog days of summer, WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, have all the details on the movie options around town, should you decide that's the best way to cool off.

Summer is almost upon us, and a whole lot of great flicks will hit the big screen. WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink discussed four film series playing through the summer and about the openings of a number of new movies.

Ron Brooks is a jazz musician, a band leader and a mentor. He founded the legendary Bird of Paradise Jazz club, that, for more than 20 years, brought the greatest jazz musicians to Ann Arbor. Ron will receive Creative Washtenaw’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement medal at THE pARTy! on September 30. He joins Deb Polich to talk about his career and legacy on this edition of "creative:impact."

Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally declared herself the winner of Tuesday’s election as Republican nominee Tudor Dixon conceded the race. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Monday's WNBA Draft is the latest jewel in the crown of Bueckers, the 6-foot guard who barely a week ago led her UConn Huskies to their first national championship in a decade.

A new survey of the best cities for business finds that affordability is more important than being fashionable. As a result, Inc. magazine put Riverside and San Bernardino, Calif., and the New Jersey cities of Camden and Newark high on its list. See the magazine's lists of the best and worst places for companies to thrive.

Hispanic women in California are earning the lowest amount of any race, anywhere, in the United States.

Justin Chang is a film critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPR's Fresh Air, and a regular contributor to KPCC's FilmWeek. He previously served as chief film critic and editor of film reviews for Variety.