Ann Arbor

Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins has returned from an exciting two weeks at the Cannes Film Festival! He rejoins WEMU's David Fair to talk about his experience and the latest films coming to your favorite movie houses this weekend.

Ann Arbor’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 will soon get a a voter-approved boost in funding. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports.

The bus service D2A2 is now offering late-night rides for the summertime. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

Ann Arbor continues moving towards its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2030, and a new and innovative project in one of the city's neighborhoods is expected to help. A federal grant will allow for the study of a community-scale geothermal heating and cooling system in the Bryant neighborhood. If implemented, it is expected to cut energy costs and reduce environmental impacts. Ann Arbor Sustainability and Innovations Manager, Missy Stults, joined WEMU's David Fair to take us through the process.

The Townie Street Party is returning to Ann Arbor. The precursor to the Ann Arbor Art Fair will take place downtown. The return of the celebration for locals has been on a three-year hiatus but, as WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, will return with significant changes.

Washtenaw County is expecting hot, dry weather over the next seven days, and that raises the potential risk of fires. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

As we mark Memorial Day, and all of the men and women lost in service to our country, we also want take note of the veterans who have returned home to our community. Many need medical, physical and emotional help and support. That’s where Fisher House in Ann Arbor comes in. It provided free lodging and support services to veterans and their families. Find out more in this conversation WEMU's David Fair had with Fisher House Michigan executive director, Kate Melcher.

Michigan Theater programming manager Nick Alderink is back filling in for Russ Collins, who is returning from the Cannes Film Festival! Nick joined WEMU's David Fair and showed up with a whole bunch of movie news for the upcoming holiday weekend.

The aging Ann Arbor water treatment facility is going to change. The 10-year project is one of the most substantial infrastructure improvements Ann Arbor has undertaken and is estimated to cost $100 million. Where are we in the process, and what comes next? Glen Wiczoric is Senior Utilities Engineer at the facility. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss progress and the ongoing challenges of keeping the drinking water supply safe and free of contamination.

An Ann Arbor-based Starbucks worker has returned to work. This is after a U.S. District judge ruled that she was illegally fired for union organizing. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.