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A fatal shooting was captured on Facebook Live as a war of online words spilled out into the streets. Terrell Smith was shot and killed on June 28 in Ypsilanti Township. Six individuals are facing charges related to his death. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala has learned, researchers are concerned with the growing role social media plays in violent crime.
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A good hearty laugh, one that brings tears to your eyes, feels so good but doesn’t happen often enough for most of us.Mike Farah, though, probably has hilarious encounters every day. Having grown up in Ann Arbor, Mike leads “Funny or Die,” the comedy production company behind such hits as "Between Two Ferns," "Brockmire," and "Flipped." Mike stops in for a chat and a laugh with Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw and host of "creative:impact."
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After a long campaign, multiple political claims, conflicts and controversies, and a couple of intense presidential debates, it is almost Election Day!…
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The investigation is “ongoing” into an alleged plot by extremists that included plans to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. That’s according to Michigan…
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The Washtenaw County Health Department will use social media to target teens who may be addicted to or are considering using vaping products. Through…
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Based on a Monty Python skit from 1970, a Detroit area resident started recording people on the street in front of her house doing a "Silly Walk" to try…
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Over 100 people attended a community conversation Thursday night hosted by Saline Area Schools. It centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion. 89.1…
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Four Caucasian students from Saline Area Schools are suing the district after being punished for making racist remarks against African-Americans on social…
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Saline Area Schools hosted a community conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion this morning after students from their district made racist…
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On the next edition of “Modern Aging,” WEMU’s Lisa Barry and Dr. Theresa Reid talk about how to remain visible and relevant in an ageist society.On this…