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To ensure safety for the coming 4th of July weekend, Ana Longoria provides a list of fireworks ordinances and policies.

There are a good number of families in Michigan and here in Washtenaw County that have children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of them don't go as far in life because there isn't enough opportunity available. Kerry Kafafian is among those parents. That's why, back in 2005, she began working on creating and developing a community for her son. 21 years later, the Many Hands Lifesharing Community is coming to fruition. Kerry joined WEMU's David Fair to tell her story on this week's "Washtenaw United."

The Huron River Watershed Council is holding a public meeting to discuss PFAS being detected in Dexter-area wastewater. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan customers are expressing relief that the insurer has a new in-network deal with Michigan Medicine. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Dexter residents could see a property tax increase if the city does not receive state reimbursement funding tied to its public safety debt. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Dexter City Council has voted 4-2 to approve a resolution opposing a package of zoning bills in the state House. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Washtenaw County Road Commission is gearing up to begin its improvement project along the Island Lake Road and Dexter Main Street corridor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A Washtenaw County food scrap drop-off pilot program is growing in size and in popularity. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

As more beavers are moving into Dexter’s waterways, local officials are considering numerous options on how to co-exist with them and work around certain dilemmas. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Washtenaw County will have new food scrap drop-off sites as part of a pilot program. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.