Chelsea

The Washtenaw County Trial Court ruled in favor of the Washtenaw County Road Commission after several Sylvan Township and Chelsea residents sued them in an attempt to stop their road improvement project. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ever been to a Friday night fish fry? These are popular events at area churches through Lent. It brings a sense of community to all who attend, regardless of religion. It fosters philanthropy and, in the end, provides some really good food! WEMU's John Stockwell does a frenetic, fish fry fun-run through Washtenaw County and brings you an extended report on the experience.

It was her innovation that led to an entire industry. As part of our recognition of Women’s History Month, WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert tells us the record of Chelsea’s Mabel White Holmes, the inventor of "JIFFY," the first prepared baking mix.

Misinformation and declining reading proficiency are reshaping how people engage with news and civic life. A series of conversations is kicking off on Tuesday to highlight the importance of media literacy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A lakeside community outside of Chelsea has long served as a rural retreat and residence for African American families. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares this Black History Month story.

Chelsea’s new city manager says increasing stability and trust are among her top priorities. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The City of Chelsea is seeing early success with its community social worker pilot program. Goals are now in place for the program’s second and final year with hopes that it could be extended. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

County officials worked this year to connect the Border-to-Border (B2B) Trail in Chelsea between North Territorial and Boyce Road and completed the Barton-Bandemer Tunnel in Ann Arbor. They’re now focusing on filling a key piece of the trail for 2026. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The search for Chelsea’s next city manager has attracted several dozen applicants. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

When it comes to our local environment, 2025 has been a year of progress and one with significant and growing challenges. Environmental aspirations are being worked into place in almost direct opposition to changing federal priorities and policies. WEMU's David Fair reflected on 2025 in a conversation with Beth Gibbons, the Director of the Washtenaw County Resiliency Office.