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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners took up the issue of funding the organization Barrier Busters during Wednesday night's meeting. Barrier Busters is a group of more than 100 social service agencies that provide emergency funding to Washtenaw County residents in need. WEMU's Josh Hakala explains.
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Washtenaw County continues to request additional funding from government agencies, like the Federal Emergency Management Agency, for local COVID-19…
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she will announce plans soon to allow some businesses to re-open and to permit more public gatherings. As we hear from Rick…
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Calling it the "COVID-19 Hero's Fund,” Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters is trying to get a boost in pay for essential workers on the front lines across…
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This week, "Art and Soul" is about the visual arts. WEMU's Lisa Barry is joined by Omari Rush, the executive director of CultureSource and chair of the…
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved $3.2 million in COVID-19 relief. Commissioner Jason Maciejewski says part of the funds will be…
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The co-founder of Duo Security in Ann Arbor and his wife are committing $1 million in short-term, emergency relief grants to help small businesses in our…
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To help slow the spread of the virus, arts venues were first to cancel events and send artists home. The ripple effect is devastating for the people and…
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Roads, flood damage repairs, and an investigation could get money sent their way soon. The Legislature has sent a spending bill to the governor’s…