Summer

The Legislature returns to the state Capitol today with the goal of wrapping up its work for the summer. Rick Pluta has more.

Fête de la Musique – Make Music Day – was started in France 40 some years ago to mark the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Now celebrated in hundreds of countries, Make Music Day made its way to Ann Arbor last year, thanks to the Ann Arbor District Library. On this episode of WEMU’s "creative:impact," Rich Retyi tells host Deb Polich what’s on the playlist for the longest day of the year, June 21st.

The Rutherford Pool in Ypsilanti is truly a community pool. It has become more accessible and has now partnered with Washtenaw County to help teach people of all ages to swim. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale learned all about it in this conversation with Rutherford Pool program director, Cathy Thorburn.

For many children in Washtenaw County, when school goes away for the summer, so does a consistent source of food. To help solve this problem, Food Gatherers is bringing back its Summer Food Service Program. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

DTE and Consumers Energy have increased energy rates for the summer. This year, DTE joined Consumers in implementing a “time of day” rate structure for its customers. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The bus service D2A2 is now offering late-night rides for the summertime. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

Starting today, the summertime gas rules will go into effect in eight Southeast Michigan counties, including Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.

Eastern Michigan University is considering offering in-person summer instruction. It would apply to a very limited number of late summer courses that…

Barely into spring, there is already talk about an annual summer event in Ann Arbor that brings thousands of people into the city.Mark your calendar. The…

As summer approaches, Eastern Michigan University is getting ready to help feed students in need. The Swoop's Pantry is collecting non-perishable and…