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Absentee ballots are already being distributed and collected for the August Primary Election. In Ann Arbor, there are races for Mayor and City Council. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports about the candidates running in Ward 4.

A packed room Wednesday night watched the latest debate between Ann Arbor Mayoral candidates incumbent Christopher Taylor and challenger Yousef Rabhi. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, at times, things got a bit testy.

The weather outside is warm right now, so why not cool off with a good flick? WEMU's David Fair is joined once again by Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the new films landing on the big screen and downtown Ann Arbor's next round of special screenings.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is starting its free weekend bus fare program this coming week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

It’s game on as the Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game begins throughout the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The third annual Ann Arbor Black Film Festival (A2BFF) takes place June 5-7. This year’s festival is poised to be bigger and more impactful cultural event than ever, with 21 visiting filmmakers and guests, featuring over 11 hours of content from 31 Black creatives across 11 states and nine countries. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with two of the featured filmmakers, Yehuda Sharim and Michael Soenen, and Festival Director Chris Anderson about the event.

The City of Ann Arbor and the District Library have finalized their agreement that will lead to a new downtown library and a major housing project. But it’s still going to be some time before anyone moves in. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the future design of the I-94 Business Loop in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Republicans agree: Enhancing literacy needs to be a greater statewide priority. While they negotiate how best to support literacy efforts, there are strong programs available through our libraries. WEMU's David Fair explored the underdiscussed and appreciated role of these institutions with the director of the Ann Arbor District Library, Eli Neiburger.

The Ann Arbor District Library is seeking Indigenous artists to create a series of land acknowledgment plaques for its facilities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.