travel

If you've witnessed someone walking while furiously poking and swiping at their phone, you may be watching the "Pokémon GO" phenomenon at play. The app-based game has been around nearly 10 years and has devotees all around the world, including right here in Washtenaw County. WEMU's John Stockwell is a part of the craze and went in search of others who have the obsession. He found them locally, and another 10,000 or so, at a "Pokémon GO" event on the East Coast. Join John for the fascinating journey of adults creating community while satisfying their inner child.

President Trump's long-anticipated travel ban went into effect last week, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with University of Michigan lecturer at the Ford School of Public Policy about the implications of this controversial measure for local students and universities in Washtenaw County.

Destination Ann Arbor has found in a recent study that visitors brought $226 million in revenue to the city during the 2024 University of Michigan football season. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor area has become the first destination in Michigan to achieve a “Destination Verified” status for accessible travel. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw County Racial Equity Officer Alize Asberry Payne has resigned. She had been under fire for months regarding questionable travel expenses. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County is considering a stricter policy regarding government employees' travel. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Destination Ann Arbor is teaming up with the travel website "Wheel the World" to help make Washtenaw County more of a destination for people with disabilities. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A dozen Ypsilanti Community Schools students will be taking a free trip to Ghana next month. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

AAA is expecting a record high number of Michiganders to travel this holiday weekend. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

If you’re out on the highways this Memorial Day weekend, chances are you’re going to see more state police troopers starting today. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.