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Ypsilanti officials are seeking local opinions on the city’s parks, recreation and public art initiatives. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has kicked off the new public comment period regarding the proposed expansion of Wayne Disposal in Van Buren Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin was in Ypsilanti Wednesday morning to hear from local education and government leaders. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Ann Arbor will render a final decision on two ballot proposals on August 5th. Proposals A and B would approve the sale of city owned land for a new downtown library. Opponents say the city is reneging on its promise to turn the land into an urban park and civic commons called the “Center of the City.” And now, a lawsuit accuses the City of “perpetrating a fraud upon the electorate” through misleading ballot language. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor explores what has become a contentious issue in an off-year summer election.

Over 60 community leaders and service agencies got together Monday to talk about racial disparities and how federal budget cuts could affect Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A big crowd is expected Thursday at a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy meeting. The topic is the license renewal and possible expansion of the Wayne Disposal hazardous waste landfill in Van Buren Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Housing first and a service network--that is the message of the documentary “Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness,” shown Tuesday night at The Michigan Theater. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, the film was followed by a panel discussion of what needs to be done locally.

Pittsfield Township is holding the first of four public forums Tuesday to discuss with the residents the upcoming millage renewals vote on May 6th. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A proposal for hundreds of apartments and commercial space off U.S. 23 in Northfield Township is receiving mixed reviews. Caroline MacGregor reports.

The University of Michigan Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia will be hosting the Atlantic Council for Tuesday’s "The Future of Ukraine" panel. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.