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Rite Aid is closing nearly all of its stores in Michigan, including most in and around Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Early voting for the August 6th primary election begins on Saturday across Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Riverside Arts Center has revitalized its Artist-in-Residency program this year. The two artists serving in that capacity are about to mark the halfway point of their residency, and you’ll hear from one of them! Nick Azzaro sat down with Rylee Barnsdale to discuss the program, his art, education and what is still to come through the rest of the residency.
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A proposed artist and music venue in Ypsilanti is closer to reality thanks to a brownfield grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor Art Fair isn’t the only major event taking place in Washtenaw County. The annual "Thunder Over Michigan" Air Show is being held this weekend at Willow Run Airport. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority says it has an updated plan for the Ypsilanti Transit Center reconstruction project. We get that report from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.
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Mental health among our youngsters has been a growing concern, particularly since the pandemic. Art is one of the outlets that allows for self-expression and communication. The Youth Arts Alliance is an Ypsilanti-based organization working throughout Michigan. It's making a difference in the overall well-being of its participants while building community. WEMU's David Fair takes a look at the program and its impacts with founding director, Heather Martin.
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Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA is coming to an end. That has government bodies, including the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, moving to get their dollars allocated. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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While completing his doctoral studies at Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Rod Wallace had a vision to give back to his community through music. From there, he partnered with Ypsilanti-based Grove Studios and Ann Arbor-based Leon Speakers to create The Amplify Project, which is now in its fourth season. Dr. Wallace joins Rylee Barnsdale to talk about the work they are doing to lift the voices of African American musicians in Washtenaw County.
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The City of Ypsilanti has approved giving FedUp Ministries $50,000 to help serve the less fortunate, but it took a little while to get there. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.