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While society appears to be slowly coming out of COVID pandemic mode, the reality for many retailers is that the impact of the pandemic may be with them for a while. WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media reporter Rylee Barnsdale hear how Ypsilanti area businesses are working to overcome pandemic challenges. One of those business owners is Jen Eastridge, who runs Unicorn Feed & Supply, as well as Stone & Spoon, and she joins Cathy and Rylee to talk about how the pandemic affected how she ran her establishments.

The city of Ann Arbor is considering a ban on natural gas stoves in new construction. In fact, the planning commission has already put that proposal forward but there are measures at the state level that would prohibit such a ban. What will be the future of gas stoves locally? Find out in this conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor Planning Commission member, Lisa Sauve.

David Fair is away this week, but the show, as they say, must go on! WEMU's Mat Hopson fills in this week and is joined by Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins. They will bring you all of the news about new movies opening up for you. There are also some special screenings and live events you'll want to know about.

The Sundance Film Festival is over! The Michigan Theater staff took in as many of those movies as they could and are now working out which ones to bring to Ann Arbor for you! Meantime, there are plenty of new films opening and some special events and screenings, too! Join WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins for all the movie news you need to know.

In this edition of "On the Ground Ypsi," WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media reporter Rylee Barnsdale take a look at a new concept for youth in Ypsilanti Township. It is called a "makerspace". It is intended to give area youth a purpose and some income at the same time. They discuss the makerspace further with community activist Elisa Guyton, who has been a driving force in this project.

Helping beautify Washtenaw County and contribute to preservation and sustainability: those are among the functions of Ann Arbor Farm and Garden. WEMU's David Fair is joined by board member Martha Lowry. Together, they discuss Ann Arbor Farm and Garden’s mission and growing investments in creating educational and environmental opportunities throughout Washtenaw County.

We've been feeling the effects of a major ice storm. Now, it's time to unwind with a good movie! WEMU's David Fair took a call from Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, and they discussed new movie openings, your chance to see Oscar nominated short films and some special screenings opportunities available to you.

Proposal One 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.

The three constitutional amendments on the November ballot will get an in-depth analysis of both sides of the issues Friday morning. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has a preview.

There is a national, state, and local teacher shortage, and demographics show it's a problem that won't be easily solved. In fact, it'll take some innovative thinking to recruit and retain new teachers, particularly those from marginalized parts of our community. EMU assistant professor, Dr. Iman Grewal, is working toward that end with EMU's NEXT Scholars and Hope Partners programs—something she terms a radical redesign of the student teaching experience. Learn more in her conversation with WEMU's David Fair.