Ann Arbor

The city of Ann Arbor is moving toward a ban on the municipal purchase of any items manufactured in international sweatshops. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

After five years of 15-day seasons, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park will return to a 21-day season next year. However, financial challenges continue for the festival. WEMU's Patrick Dunn reports.

Employees at the Anna’s House restaurant in Ann Arbor are claiming wage theft in a new federal class action lawsuit against the Grand Rapids-based chain. Dee Morrison reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has approved an ordinance banning disturbing the peace at, or interfering with access to, a place of religious worship. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is investing resources to repair and maintain its aging emergency sirens. This is a reversal of a City Council decision earlier in the year to decommission them. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson is stepping down. His retirement will become effective in February. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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After opening in 1953 and going through two different owners, the iconic Ann Arbor restaurant Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger closed its doors in mid-March. WEMU's Joshua Nieman reports.

It was the final council meeting for Mayor Christopher Taylor. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County is beginning the process to replace Ann Arbor Mayor-Elect Yousef Rabhi on the Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.