Thanksgiving

Before you sit down for your turkey dinner, listen to what's going on in the world of cinema! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to talk about the cinematic servings coming your way this Thanksgiving weekend and in time for the holiday season!

Special programming is coming up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 10 AM.

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, food insecurity is on high in Washtenaw County. Eileen Spring is president and CEO of Food Gatherers, and she says, since the pandemic, the demand for food assistance has skyrocketed and continues to go up. What is being done to address this glaring community need? Part of the solution also provides some rather amazing environmental benefits. Eileen joined WEMU's David Fair for a discussion on dealing with food insecurity and how food rescue also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Several places around Washtenaw County will be offering free food and good company to those in need this Thanksgiving. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story about one of those locations.

Eastern Michigan University is looking to fill the cornucopia of families in need with their "Thankful for You" Thanksgiving giveaway next Thursday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more information.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned the third turkey of her time in office Thursday ahead of Thanksgiving. Colin Jackson has more.

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that Turkey Day will bring you together for fun with friends and family. A couple of turkeys of our own will be here to help you pass the time as you prepare for the feast. WEMU's David Fair and Russ Collins from the Michigan Theater bring you Cinema Chat with a look at the new movies, special screenings and holiday opportunities you will have through the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend. Gobble gobble, everybody!

Today, those at the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County are working to provide free meals to those in need over the holiday. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer continued a new Michigan holiday tradition in pardoning a turkey Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

In 2024, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels will celebrate 50 years of service to the community. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate, but it comes with the understanding that there is much more work that lies ahead. Did you know the number of seniors living in poverty in Washtenaw County will double by the year 2040? In the meantime, government funding and access to caregivers continues to decline. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels marketing and development manager Danni Murphy about the plans for the upcoming holidays and for 2024 and beyond.