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2024 Election Results: Board of Education Races in Washtenaw …
Nov 6, 2024 · Races for Washtenaw County school districts and university leadership were decided during Tuesday night's election.
2024 Election Results: Judicial Races in Washtenaw County
Nov 6, 2024 · A number of judicial races were decided in Washtenaw County in the general election.
Caroline MacGregor takes the mic as WEMU's new afternoon news …
Dec 20, 2024 · Meet Caroline MacGregor! Caroline is the latest addition to the WEMU news team and, in the new year, will become the permanent host of All Things Considered. Learn more about Caroline and the journey that has ultimately brought her to our community in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair!
Debbie Dingell wins another term in Congress, voices concern over ...
Nov 6, 2024 · Ann Arbor Democrat Debbie Dingell easily won another term in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night. Yet, she felt somewhat of a loss when Former President Donald Trump won a second term in office. Dingell joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the concerns, and hopes, about the future.
African American community officially starts celebrating Kwanzaa …
Dec 26, 2024 · The day after Christmas traditionally marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a growing seven-day holiday celebrated by some in the African American community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more about the tradition.
Whitmer signs legislation to extend jobless benefits to 26 weeks
Dec 24, 2024 · Jobless workers will be able to collect unemployment benefits for a little more than six months under bills signed Monday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.
Ann Arbor State Rep. Rheingans disappointed in outcome of …
Dec 23, 2024 · The 102nd Michigan legislative session adjourned for the year with its session still scheduled to conclude January 8th. 47th House District State Representative Carrie Rheingans released a statement after the last Legislature for the year ended in a lame duck session. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
Shutdown threat looms after stop-gap spending bill fails on …
Dec 19, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump and his newest top-lieutenant, Elon Musk, have sent Washington scrambling to avoid a government shutdown, even before Trump takes office.
Detroit Jazz Festival - 2024 Full Lineup and Schedule Announced
Jul 2, 2024 · Information taken directly from today's press release: " The Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest (and best) free jazz festival, today announced this year’s full lineup and schedule for Labor Day weekend. “We’re excited to present the full lineup for this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival,” said Chris Collins, president and artistic director, Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation ...