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Jim Watson/AFP via Getty ImagesThe president's signature came hours after he outlined the economic stakes that leaders faced and declared that a crisis had been averted. -
Ann Arbor 2030 District/2030districts.orgIf decarbonization efforts are going to be successful, we'll have to retrofit our existing structures and better design and build our new ones. And it needs to be done through the lens of equity and social justice. Jan Culbertson is the leadership chair for the Ann Arbor 2030 District. She joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, to discuss local and statewide efforts to meet those challenges.
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Ann Arbor police are reminding the public that anyone on a railroad bridge or jumping from that bridge will be prosecuted. As WEMU’s Cathy Shafran reports, the warning comes after an incident earlier this week. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday that creates a bipartisan commission to look for ways to attract more people to Michigan. Rick Pluta reports from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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Throughout the month of June, our music hosts will be doing segments to highlight Black Music Month
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Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins has returned from an exciting two weeks at the Cannes Film Festival! He rejoins WEMU's David Fair to talk about his experience and the latest films coming to your favorite movie houses this weekend.
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Ann Arbor’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 will soon get a a voter-approved boost in funding. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports.
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The bus service D2A2 is now offering late-night rides for the summertime. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.
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These ozone action days have led to a minimal uptick in calls to lung doctors in Washtenaw County. But as WEMU’s Cathy Shafran reports, local respiratory experts say it’s pretty hard to distinguish lately between allergy and ozone cases.
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Starting today, the summertime gas rules will go into effect in eight Southeast Michigan counties, including Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer will create a “chief growth officer” position in her administration. She’s expected to make the announcement today at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual conference on Mackinac Island. Rick Pluta has more.
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Ann Arbor continues moving towards its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2030, and a new and innovative project in one of the city's neighborhoods is expected to help. A federal grant will allow for the study of a community-scale geothermal heating and cooling system in the Bryant neighborhood. If implemented, it is expected to cut energy costs and reduce environmental impacts. Ann Arbor Sustainability and Innovations Manager, Missy Stults, joined WEMU's David Fair to take us through the process.
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The Townie Street Party is returning to Ann Arbor. The precursor to the Ann Arbor Art Fair will take place downtown. The return of the celebration for locals has been on a three-year hiatus but, as WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, will return with significant changes.
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Washtenaw County is expecting hot, dry weather over the next seven days, and that raises the potential risk of fires. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
