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Washtenaw County put three ballot issues before voters in Tuesday's primary elections. All three touch on components of our environment. All three passed by a wide margin. WEMU's David Fair discusses the results and future impacts with Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi.

"creative:impact" listeners have often enjoyed Mark Clague, musicologist and foremost authority on "The Star-Spangled Banner," as a frequent guest. Mark has recently accepted a new role as the executive director of U of M’s Arts Initiative. Mark is back on the show to tell us about his new role and what’s in store for the Arts Initiative. He joins Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact."

After a month-long vacation, Russ Collins made his return to the WEMU studio for Cinema Chat! Along with a few travel stories, Russ shared what's coming to the silver screen in the coming days with WEMU's David Fair.

PFAS contamination has already been a significant concern. Now, there may be reason to add to the worry. A study funded by the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center finds there is an array of PFAS chemical profiles in rainwater falling over Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the center’s Erica Bloom about the findings and what it means to the environment and public health.

WEMU's David Fair guest hosts this week's edition of "creative:impact." His guest? None other than the actual host of "creative:impact", Deb Polich. After 38 years as a champion of the arts and creative industries in Washtenaw County, Deb is going to retire. She joined David for a look back and a look ahead as the guest on her own show!

The increasing costs of housing, transportation and groceries have been taking an increasing toll on a good number of people in our community. WEMU's David Fair discusses the latest ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report for Washtenaw County with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Bridget Herrmann. They offer you a look at data and the work being done to offset some of the impacts.

Marionettes are considered the finest form of puppetry. A beloved art form, especially among children across the world, marionettes have a special local legacy in Saline. The Bixby Marionette Collection is the subject of a new book, and John Anderson from the City of Saline's Arts and Culture Committee joins Deb Polich to talk about the authors and Meredith Bixby’s legacy on this edition of "creative:impact."

Chidester Place Apartments in Ypsilanti houses numerous senior citizens and people with disabilities. A number of those residents are unable to leave the facility, which can make their lives lonely and difficult. Chidester resident and community activist Emy Deshotel is working on programming for Chidester Place that creates a more welcoming and enjoyable community. She talks about her efforts and the organizations that have been helping her with Concentrate reporter Sarah Rigg.

STEM Education is getting a boost in Washtenaw County. Earlier this year, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and Lincoln Consolidated Schools established the Institute for STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development. The Institute will provide STEM-related educational resources to help create greater interest in STEM careers among young students in Washtenaw County. To learn more about what it aims to accomplish, Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale sat down with the Institute's director, Dr. Sibrina Collins.

America sure loves its electronics! The technologies continue to improve and there can be no question; it has made life more convenient. However, these items contain a number of contaminants and are an environmental hazard. WEMU's David Fair talked with Washtenaw County’s Director of Public Works, Theo Eggermont about increased efforts to recycle used electronics.