If you've recently visited Gallup Park in Ann Arbor or Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, you probably noticed some beautiful, colorful billboard-sized art installations. These come from the non-profit "Embracing Our Differences Michigan." That organization will hold its 3rd annual Diversity Day Celebration on Sunday, May 18th at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU's David Fair spoke with executive director Nancy Margolis about promoting and advancing diversity in our community.
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Several music instructors in the Ann Arbor schools have expressed concern over about the design of school design plans. As WEMU's Ana Longoria reports, they are specifically worried about a lack of permanent auditorium space.
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A large crowd gathered behind Ann Arbor’s Community High School on Thursday to unveil an historical marker to remember Jones Elementary School. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A former top legislative aide faces felony charges for allegedly siphoning money earmarked for a $25 million health club project in Clare. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Today is Police Memorial Day. Law enforcement from across the area gathered at Washtenaw 100 Club Memorial Park to remember the 13 officers killed in the line of duty in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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City densification, affordable housing, commercial development, sustainable energy — Ann Arbor is contending with a number of important issues that are keeping city officials very busy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about the city’s goals moving forward.
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Dexter Community Schools Superintendent Chris Timmis has announced that he’s planning to retire from his position next year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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John Bommarito speaks with Michael Michelon from the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
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It's here! The 2025 Cinetopia Film Festival starts tonight, and we've got you covered! WEMU's David Fair previews the festival with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink.
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The Ypsilanti Fire Department is financially feeling the effects of actions by the Trump Administration as it looks to replace an aging aerial tower ladder truck. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Washtenaw Community College is hosting a challenge on Friday for middle school students to engineer and code their own semiconductors. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
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