Independence Day

The Ypsilanti community gathered along the East Cross Street strip to celebrate the Fourth of July and Ypsilanti’s place in America. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

It would be a great relief to be independent of worry about oil spills that could contaminate the Great Lakes. But those worries exist among environmentalists and many in our Great Lakes state. Enbridge Energy is moving forward with plans to build a tunnel around its Line 5 pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. The new director of the University of Michigan Water Center is Dr. Mike Shriberg. He joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, to discuss the implications.

The Ann Arbor Fire Department is providing families an opportunity to cool down this July 4th by setting up a spray park in downtown Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

This Independence Day, one of the original WWII "Rosie the Riveters" will preside as Grand Marshall over Ypsilanti’s July 4th Parade. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Independence Day is upon us, which means fireworks, barbecues....and great movies! WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to talk about the new films and special screenings coming to your favorite theaters this 4th of July weekend and in the days that follow!

Thousands are expected to gather along William Street downtown Ann Arbor this Friday to see the annual Fourth of July parade. WEMU’s Ana Longoria with the story.

Fourth of July fireworks might be a blast to watch, but for many pets, it's a source of stress, anxiety and fear. WEMU’s Ana Longoria checked in with the Humane Society of Huron Valley to find out how best to help your pet .

When it comes to the 4th of July, fireworks and film go hand-in-hand! Both David Fair and Russ Collins are on vacation this week, so WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink meet up to chat about the newest films and special screenings coming your way this Independence Day weekend!

After Michigan’s oldest parade was finished, the city of Ypsilanti opened a time capsule from 1973. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

That’s the sound of a fireworks display bursting open on Independence Day at a park near you. Have you ever thought about the art of fireworks? How do you make those colors and staged explosions that thrill young and old this time of year? Join Deb Polich, your "creative:impact' host, to meet fireworks enthusiast Kevin Paterson to find out—just in time for the Fourth of July.