rural areas

Residents of Western Washtenaw County are invited to an open house on Wednesday to talk about the future of transportation in the Chelsea area. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

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

Many of us take transportation for granted. We have cars or can pay for Uber or bus rides. There are many who don’t have, or can’t afford, access. In the more rural parts of Washtenaw County, it can be even more difficult. That’s where the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) steps in. WAVE makes sure people can get rides to medical appointments, job interviews and more. WEMU's David Fair talked about enhancing equity and opportunity through transportation services with WAVE’s Community Relations Coordinator, Shasta Angell.

Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, alongside Texas Republican Congressman August Pfluger, introduced the PROTOCOL Act to the House with hopes of expanding broadband accessibility. Ana Longoria has the details.

Broadband internet service is making its way to more of Washtenaw County’s rural communities. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

A state grant program is trying to get internet companies interested in offering high-speed services in rural Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.One…