The Green Fair is being held today in downtown Ann Arbor, celebrating the community’s efforts to make the city carbon neutral by 2030. Ana Longoria reports.
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Election officials in Michigan met with others from across the country in Ann Arbor Thursday as they prepare for the November general election. Colin Jackson has more.
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Washtenaw County officials are proposing the creating of a Department of Aging Services if the Older Persons Services Millage is approved by voters this fall. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Local community leaders are celebrating the restraining order signed on Wednesday to halt the transfer of radioactive soil from New York to Wayne Disposal in Van Buren Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Whether you prefer the modern age of cinema or the silent era, there's plenty of films worth checking out this weekend and beyond! WEMU's Russ Collins from Marquee Arts gives the full cinematic rundown in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.
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Local election officials say they are very pleased it appears the court cases involving if Robert Kennedy Jr.’s name will be on the November ballot is now over. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A University of Michigan study has revealed racial and gender disparities in crime victim compensation eligibility across state programs. Ana Longoria reports.
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Some service industry workers are teaming up with Michigan Republicans to demand changes to Michigan’s new minimum wage policy. Colin Jackson has more.
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A federal judge has refused Robert F. Kennedy Junior’s request to remove his name from Michigan’s presidential ballot. As Rick Pluta explains, the decision could be consequential in a close election.
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The City of Ypsilanti has updated its regulations regarding electric message board signs, or EMBs. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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It's time to talk some trash! The 3rd annual Trash Talk Tour in Washtenaw County is right around the corner. Trash Talk Tour co-organizer and zerowaste.org executive director Samuel McMullen joined WEMU's David Fair with a special brand of "trash talk."
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