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A Washtenaw County program is investing in business startups in the Ypsilanti area. And those investments are already paying off in jobs and business development. WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale bring you background on the "Innovate Ypsi" program with SPARK East's director of entrepreneurial services, Kristine Nash-Wong, in this edition of "On the Ground Ypsi."

A five-year study out of the University of Michigan has turned up some interesting findings about the future of our forests and urban canopies. Dr. Peter Reich joined WEMU's David Fair to share what his team learned and how it can be applied to prevent degradation of Michigan’s tree population.

The Peace Neighborhood Center in Ann Arbor is expanding wellness programs to benefit youngsters and their families. That is in addition to building on existing programs aimed at transformational experiences that build self-sufficiency. Bonnie Billups has been involved with the center since the 1970’s and now serves as its executive director. He joined WEMU's David Fair to talk about the latest program updates as the quest for equity and equality continues.

The Ann Arbor Art Fairs get underway today! And, for art lovers who are looking to catch a flick, the Michigan Theater and State Theatre are ready to meet your moviegoing needs! WEMU's David Fair talks all about that and gives an analysis of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.

Eastern Michigan University, St. Joe’s Hospital, U of M, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Headquarters are but a few of the places where John Nick Pappas’s bronze sculptures greet visitors. He joins "creative:impact" host Deb Polich to talk about his career spanning 50 years.

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Ann Arbor Greenbelt program. It makes use of millions of dollars from grants, landowner donations and other locally funded programs to protect thousands of acres of farmland and open space around the city. With the anniversary comes the announcement of a new farmland accessibility opportunity. The program's land acquisitions manager, Rosie Pahl Donaldson, joined WEMU's David Fair with all of the details on a new and exciting component to the Ann Arbor Greenbelt program.

WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale learn more about the group SURE Moms from its founder, Florence Roberson. SURE stands for Sisters United Resilient and Empowered and is aimed at improving the lives of individuals and the community. It defines itself as a "peer support group for mothers of youth within the juvenile justice system".

Balancing the obligations of life is still a constant challenge. It leads to many creative people setting something that gives them personal joy and fulfillment. "I’ll get back to it someday,” they say. Then, someday is forty or fifty years down the line. Marissa Conniff, a young business owner and mom, found her way back to her first creative love: singing. Find out how when Marissa joins Deb Polich, your host, on the next "creative:impact."

It's the first week of July, and the movies just keep on coming! WEMU's David Fair met up with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, to talk about the new flicks and special screenings coming over the next week.

Canadian wildfires have lowered air quality in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan. Climate change is impacting local and statewide agricultural practices and outcomes. Tim Boring is the director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. He joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak to share insights into how the state is working toward climate adaptation and resiliency in the face of significant challenges.