Business growth and how to achieve it was the main topic Tuesday as Secretary of State and Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson addressed the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Saline City Council has narrowly approved the purchase of the 150-year-old Davenport - Curtiss House. However, it will take time to figure out what will be done with the home and the land. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor’s Green Rental Housing Ordinance is now in effect and requires all rental units to meet a minimum energy efficiency level at the time of inspection. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is suspending his campaign for governor. Instead, he’ll run for Secretary of State. Colin Jackson has more.
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It may be a bit chilly, but Ann Arbor’s "Conquer the Cold" challenge is encouraging people to get out of their cars while commuting the next few weeks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Affordability is one of the major issues in 2026, and it has exacerbated food insecurity throughout the country and here at home in Washtenaw County. There are resources to help, but not everyone knows what is available. That is particularly true when you move beyond the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas. One such support service organization is the Manchester Community Resource Center. WEMU's David Fair spoke with executive director Carol Wotring about what is available and how increasing demand is impacting that part of our community.
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The City of Saline is looking to put a hold on any data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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A town hall meeting is being held tonight to discuss how to stop a proposed new landfill in Salem Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor Public Schools educators represented by the Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA) have entered the winter semester without a new union contract. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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More than 7 million Americans suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's. And reports indicate the number of new cases will double by 2060. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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A rally and march are planned in Ann Arbor this morning for Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother of three fatally shot by an ICE agent this week in Minneapolis. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Trinity Health Ann Arbor has completed Michigan’s first implant of the smallest device for heart rhythm treatment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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As we begin to settle into the new year, the economy in America, and right here in Washtenaw County, is facing some uncertainties. On this month's edition of "Washtenaw Business Lens," we explore the issues and potential local impacts. WEMU's David Fair was joined by Andy LaBarre from the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber and Eastern Michigan University Associate Professor of Economics, Dr. Amanda Stype for a look at the business year ahead.