Search results for

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers meets today to review and affirm the findings of hand recounts of ballots cast in November. We have more from Rick Pluta.

It's almost 2023, and there is a lot to look forward to! New movies are hitting the theaters, and some Academy Award favorites are still are the art houses. Special screenings and events will also help you ring in the new year. And Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins and WEMU's David Fair offer predictions on the college football playoffs! (Go Blue!)

Did you know there are less than two dozen Black farmers in Washtenaw County? It is another example of inequity, often caused by lack of access. The Legacy Land Conservancy is working to increase access and address issues of agricultural equity, while continuing its work to increase land preservation throughout the region. Conservancy development associate, Krista Jacob, joined WEMU's David Fair to fill in the details.

Russ Collins returns to "Cinema Chat" after a few vacation weeks away! The holiday season is great, but sometimes you just need some escape. Russ joined WEMU's David Fair with a look at what your movie options will be as we head past Christmas and toward the new year. He also brought along some special screening and event information to share with you.

New research out of the University of Michigan could one day completely change plastics recycling, particularly when it comes to PVC plastics. Right now, there is no way to recycle PVC in Washtenaw County and most of the country. WEMU's David Fair talks with the lead author of the study, Dr. Danielle Fagnani, to find out what we've learned and when, or if, we may see it put to practical application.

'Tis the season, as they say—tax season, that is. For many, it’s a stressful time of year, particularly if you can’t afford assistance in getting those taxes filed accurately and on time. That’s why the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program was developed, and it has more than 80 volunteers to help those in need in Washtenaw County. This year, there are some tax changes as some of the pandemic programs end and new tax breaks are offered. WEMU's David Fair discusses the program and how to access it with the United Way of Washtenaw County's vice president of development, Susan Smith.

We're just days away from Hollywood's biggest night, and we have some thoughts on what might happen. WEMU's David Fair is joined by Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins. They discussed what to expect at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, as well as the new films and special screenings coming this weekend.

There is a long and storied tradition of philanthropy in the Black community. It is a tradition that is alive and expanding. Because Black philanthropy is underrecognized, an exhibit and educational opportunity will soon appear in Washtenaw County. It's called, "Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited." WEMU's David Fair takes a look at how that is playing out in Southeast Michigan and Washtenaw County with Colin Mays, co-chair of the Soul of Philanthropy Michigan, and Janet Haynes, chair of the African American Endowment Fund in Washtenaw County.

The Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti has been around for some four decades, providing health care and support programs for 12-25 year-olds who may not be able to afford the services otherwise. Now, the center is adding to its services to help young dads and parents of transgender or non-binary children. WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale bring the story of the how the Corner Health Center is expanding its offerings with the center's community outreach and health education manager, Ashley Anderson.

Historically speaking, women have been undervalued and have lacked equal opportunity and pay. As we mark Women's History Month, we explore the importance of being financially literate and articulate as the quest for equity and equality continue. Melissa Joy from Pearl Planning, in Dexter, joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss running a woman-owned business and helping prepare a generation of women for their financial futures.