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There is growing evidence art plays a role in how we express ourselves, and ultimately, treat one another. That's why, for the first time in 2023, art will be part of the 21-Day Equity Challenge in Washtenaw County. WEMU's David Fair talks with local artist and equity activist Yen Azzaro, about using art to better understand implicit bias and racism's adverse impacts on the community around us.

When redistricting was finalized, the number of State House districts covering portions of Washtenaw County expanded from four to seven. Prior to this election cycle, those four house districts were all contained within the county borders. Now, several expand beyond Washtenaw County.

Nicole Brown will be the next Mayor of Ypsilanti. Here is a look at the mayoral and city council races.

There will soon be some new faces on the Ann Arbor Public School District Board of Education.

Washtenaw County Voters decided a couple of local judicial races on Tuesday.

Proposal Two is one of the three constitutional amendments that Michiganders will see on the November ballot. The Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce hosted an event to explore both sides of the debate. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Officials in the Ann Arbor clerk's office have a clearer idea about what led to long lines of students waiting to vote in the wee hours of Election Night. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards have been announced! WEMU's David Fair gets a recap of this year's nominees from Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins. Plus, they'll give you a rundown on all of the new flicks and special screenings coming up this weekend.

There are some who describe Ypsilanti Township as a "food desert", where access to healthy and affordable food is difficult to those without transportation. But businesses and government officials are working to address the lack of food access in Ypsilanti Township. In today's edition of "On The Ground Ypsi," WEMU's Cathy Shafran talks with Concentrate Media Reporter Rylee Barnsdale about her site's reporting on efforts to bring fresh food opportunities closer to the community, along with one of the community members working to make this possible, 2Marines co-founder Josh McAllister.

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow has announced she will not seek reelection in 2024, bringing an end to a long and storied political career. She joined WEMUI's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, for a conversation on what environmental goals she wants to accomplish in her last two years.