holidays

A set of bills introduced in the state House would add Muslim, Hindu and Asian celebrations to the state’s official holiday calendar. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Emergency shelter officials in Washtenaw County report a significant jump in the number of people who were looking for emergency housing this Christmas compared to last year. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

Eastern Michigan University officials say they are prepared for a post-holiday bump in respiratory infections. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.

Downtown Ann Arbor retailers are seeing a return to pre-pandemic holiday sales numbers. That’s the word from the head of a local retailer's group. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

Some people leave their Christmas trees up for a few weeks after the holiday. Others take it down as soon as the presents are opened. Regardless of your method, the city of Ann Arbor is accepting discarded Christmas trees. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Rising inflation and interest rate hikes are expected to take a toll on holiday shopping in Washtenaw County and across the country. But that doesn’t mean people are spending any less. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

Respiratory illnesses are causing an increase in hospitalizations in Washtenaw County. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

Washtenaw County and the rest of the state are expected to see holiday travel return to pre-pandemic levels starting at the end of this week. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

Gas prices in Washtenaw County and across the state are continuing to tumble. Prices at the pump are down $0.83 just in the past month. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran takes a look at the reasons.

Many animal shelters across Michigan are at or near capacity. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has the details.