washtenaw county

As we celebrate Black History Month, WEMU's Caroline MacGregor continues to talk to people whose stories have inspired us. Today, she celebrates the journey and achievements of Cynthia Harrison. As an Ann Arbor City Council member and Director of Innovative Re-entry at the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Harrison is known and respected for her collaborative leadership, passion for racial equality, and protecting the most vulnerable among us.

Nearly 200 Washtenaw County residents could lose their housing if federal HUD grants are not renewed in the coming months. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is offering money for the local establishments to construct rainwater gardens, natural shorelines, and other stormwater filtration systems. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The name of the man shot and killed by Washtenaw County deputies has been released. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) was recently alerted by a hospital social worker that a dog had been left alone when his adopter was unexpectedly hospitalized following an encounter with federal immigration officers. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to HSHV communications coordinator Wendy Welch about the critical role neighbors and the community can play in helping to protect animals.

A packed house filled the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center Thursday night for a town hall on immigrants’ rights. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County government has recognized Washtenaw Community College with an Environmental Excellence Partnership Program Award. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Residents living near the Arbor Hills Landfill in Salem Township are fighting a proposed expansion of the facility. They’re asking Washtenaw County officials to kill it early in the process. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A coalition of activist groups is asking voters to support limiting certain monetary contributions that might influence local politics. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

People incarcerated in the Washtenaw County Jail now have the opportunity to visit with friends and family in person following a policy change by the Sheriff’s Office. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.