Ronnie Peterson

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy and the upcoming Black History Month, the Riverside Arts Center is presenting its fourth annual Black Artist Exhibit. This year's theme is "Embracing Unity through Art" and is made possible by the African American Cultural Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, the Palm Leaf Club, and by Ronnie and Gloria Peterson. Ronnie Peterson himself will talk about the exhibit in detail with Lee Van Roth.

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Chair and 5th District incumbent Justin Hodge was able two hold off two challengers to win his Democratic Primary on Tuesday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Washtenaw County's 5th District Democratic primary have some well-known names to choose from next Tuesday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The 2nd annual Black History Month art exhibition is on display at the Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti. This year’s theme is taken from the title of a book written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or community?" The exhibition is sponsored by former State Representative Ronnie Peterson and his wife, Ypsilanti Township trustee Gloria Peterson, and is put forth by the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County. AACHM board chair, Dr. Debby Covington, and Mr. Peterson joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the exhibit and its impacts.

The Democratic race for the 5th District County Commission seat includes three candidates who feel they know the best way to serve their constituents. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has a preview.

"The Racial Roots of Vaccine Skepticism" is what an upcoming virtual roundtable discussion involving several state and local lawmakers is being called.…

A series of "energy freedom" bills, which would allow customers to diversify energy generation and usage is before the Michigan Legislature. For this…

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and Washtenaw County have joined forces for an education initiative. The program was announced…

With nearly 69-percent of the vote, Colton A. Campbell defeated Ora Wright and won the Republican Primary in the 54th State House District.Campbell will…

Incumbent Ronnie Peterson found himself on a rather crowded ballot in the democratic race for the 54th district state house seat. Peterson is finishing up…