Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development

As the prices of just about everything go up, more people are falling through the cracks and need of a hand-up. WEMU's David Fair looks at efforts to help some of our neighbors achieve financial stability with Pam Maddox, a financial counselor at the Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss helping people through the worst of times and moving toward stable ground.

Washtenaw County’s small businesses were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. We get the details from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.

More than a thousand people have added their voices to concerns about housing conditions in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more on the latest fair housing survey that was just completed.

The “now hiring” sign will be going up at the Washtenaw County Administration building where multiple directors and administrators have announced they’re leaving their positions. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development will soon need a new director. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

Residents of Washtenaw County and beyond who need COVID Emergency Rental Assistance, or “CERA," have until Thursday night to apply. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.

The city of Ann Arbor has an ambitious environmental goal. It wants to utilize grant money to launch a plan to intends to decarbonize the Bryant neighborhood on the city's southeast side. Ann Arbor sustainability and innovations manager, Missy Stults, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss where the process stands and what it will take to become successful.

To overcome inequity and injustice, there are systemic issues that must be remedied. Part of what it takes is adequately addressing racism, poverty, and…

Many consider Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor in particular, an affluent community. Yet, the truth is that a large number of Washtenaw residents are at, or…

"Barrier Busters" is a coalition of more than 90-plus service agencies and organizations in Washtenaw County. It helps low and moderate income families in…