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In 2024, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels will celebrate 50 years of service to the community. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate, but it comes with the understanding that there is much more work that lies ahead. Did you know the number of seniors living in poverty in Washtenaw County will double by the year 2040? In the meantime, government funding and access to caregivers continues to decline. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels marketing and development manager Danni Murphy about the plans for the upcoming holidays and for 2024 and beyond.
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Michigan legislation to officially recognize religious and cultural holidays—other than Christmas—made it past the state House of Representatives Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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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.
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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.
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Eastern Michigan University officials say they are prepared for a post-holiday bump in respiratory infections. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Respiratory illnesses are causing an increase in hospitalizations in Washtenaw County. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
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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.