Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins is still at the Cannes Film Festival, but he took time to announce an extra-special screening coming to the Michigan Theater on Thursday, which should appeal to fans of the "Mad Max" film franchise!
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The earlier in age we begin addressing societal and educational inequity, the better the future results will be. There is a partnership between The University of Michigan School of Kinesiology Childhood Disparities Research Laboratory (UMCDRL) and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District that is working to provide equitable access to structured physical activity to children inside the classroom. WEMU's David Fair spoke to U-M associate professor of Kinesiology, Dr. Rebecca Hasson, and regional school health coordinator for Washtenaw County, Danielle Dros.
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After getting to spend the weekend hearing from the public, the Ann Arbor School Board will vote tonight to accept budget cut recommendations from the administration that includes eliminating 94 teaching positions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Funding for studies on public power and compensation are included in the budget proposal. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Ann Arbor residents are being reminded that, beginning June 1st, the gas-powered leaf blowers will need to stay in the garage when they are doing yard work. We hear more from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.
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The celebration will run from 11am-3pm Sunday on the Southeast side of Gallup Park. As WEMU's Taylor Bowie reports, it will feature educational programming on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is being asked to throw its support behind a major initiative to build and renovate healthy housing in Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ypsilanti City Council heard the first reading of the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year this week. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The Dexter City Council has approved a new condominium development on Mill Creek over the objections of some residents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan’s jobless rate remained stable in April at 3.9%. That number was released Thursday by the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Rick Pluta reports.
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John Bommarito speaks with Michael Michelon of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.