Independence Day

As America’s 250th birthday approaches, Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell reflects on where the nation is now and where it’s going. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ypsilanti is holding a parade celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the community’s place in our nation’s story. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

It's a new era for Cinema Chat! David Fair is now enjoying a well-earned retirement, but he still wanted the movie news to continue here at WEMU. Mat Hopson is now the acting host. This week, he's joined by Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the new films and special screenings for your 4th of July weekend and beyond!

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration for many, but it’s also when pets might experience significant stress. WEMU’s Ana Longoria speaks with a local animal expert on keeping pets calm.

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

The Ann Arbor Fire Department is asking residents to keep a few things in mind regarding local firework ordinances and safety as Fourth of July celebrations begin. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

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.