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The threat of nuclear war has returned to the public consciousness with Russia’s war against Ukraine. Veterans for Peace, an anti-war group, is making a stop on its national tour in Ann Arbor to raise awareness. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Artificial intelligence experts at the University of Michigan have concluded an extensive examination of the new AI writing software, ChatGPT. They will be sharing their results in Ann Arbor this week with those who may be interested in using the writing tool for themselves or their children. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

While there is support for a new downtown branch of the Ann Arbor District Library, how it will be funded and what it will look like is an open question. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Flickering light and the clickety-clack of 24 frames of film per second running through a projector have kept projectionist Frank Uhle company for decades. Inside the booth high above the audience, he has been witness to Ann Arbor’s cinema culture since the 1980s. Join Deb Polich, your "creative:impact" host, to meet Frank and get a sneak preview of his new book "Cinema Ann Arbor" before it hits the stands in June.

February is behind us, but we're still in the thick of winter. So, a good movie should warm you up. WEMU's David Fair, once again, meets up with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, to discuss the newest films and special screenings headed your way.

Housing and transportation account for 50% of all greenhouse gas emissions, so changing to electric vehicles won't help slow the climate crisis on its own. The manner in which we build and retrofit our residential and business communities is vital to environmental sustainability. The nation's lead expert on this is Reid Ewing, Distinguished Professor of City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah and this week's guest on "Issues of the Environment" with WEMU's David Fair. Later this month, Dr. Ewing will be a featured panelist in Ann Arbor on the interplay between housing and transportation when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint.

Possessing an Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti district library card could gain you a free bus ride this summer. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

One person can make a difference! The Community Action Network (CAN) started its Art + Design program because one member of the community was concerned…

After nearly 22 years with the Ann Arbor District Library, director Josie Parker announced that she is retiring next February.WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with…

The Ann Arbor District Library is getting ready to fully re-open to the public.Library officials have announced all five of the district’s branches will…