WEMU News Podcast

Ever notice something that looks like a standalone mailbox located in front of a business or community organizations around town? Ever wondered what's inside? 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry explains they're mini neighborhood book exchanges , hidden in plain sight around Washtenaw County.

Ever notice something that looks like a standalone mailbox located in front of a business or community organizations around town? Ever wondered what's inside? 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry explains they're mini neighborhood book exchanges , hidden in plain sight around Washtenaw County.

Road crews have worked extra hard this month to keep roads clear of ice and snow, but the extensive salt use may be damaging Michigan's lakes and streams. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's Patrick Campion speaks to Ric Lawson, watershed planner for the Huron River Watershed Council, about how to remedy this situation.

Road crews have worked extra hard this month to keep roads clear of ice and snow, but the extensive salt use may be damaging Michigan's lakes and streams. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's Patrick Campion speaks to Ric Lawson, watershed planner for the Huron River Watershed Council, about how to remedy this situation.

A newly formed citizen coalition, Rising for Economic Democracy in Ypsilanti ( REDY ) is among a collection of citizen groups working to bring Ypsilanti into a new form of representative government. Concentrate Media 's Brianna Kelly brought Erica Mooney from REDY to WEMU to talk about how they "work towards an equitable public input process that broadens what is possible. We build relationships of mutual aid, solidarity, and together listen and learn how to build a healthy community. We value housing as a human right, and are grateful to be able to invite all who are ready to be the leaders we are waiting for." These sentiments are part of a rise of support across America for Community Benefit Ordinances - legally binding ordinances that give unelected officials power to make city decisions in certain circumstances. The city attorney for Ypsilanti will present a draft of a CBO at the 03/06 City Council meeting. According to Mooney, REDY was not meaningfully involved in its creation.

A newly formed citizen coalition, Rising for Economic Democracy in Ypsilanti ( REDY ) is among a collection of citizen groups working to bring Ypsilanti into a new form of representative government. Concentrate Media 's Brianna Kelly brought Erica Mooney from REDY to WEMU to talk about how they "work towards an equitable public input process that broadens what is possible. We build relationships of mutual aid, solidarity, and together listen and learn how to build a healthy community. We value housing as a human right, and are grateful to be able to invite all who are ready to be the leaders we are waiting for." These sentiments are part of a rise of support across America for Community Benefit Ordinances - legally binding ordinances that give unelected officials power to make city decisions in certain circumstances. The city attorney for Ypsilanti will present a draft of a CBO at the 03/06 City Council meeting. According to Mooney, REDY was not meaningfully involved in its creation.

Nature can provide a lot of artistic inspiration, especially when looking at flowers. In this week's "creative:impact," WEMU's David Fair and Arts Alliance CEO Deb Polich talk to Sue Mcleary, who owns and operates Passionflower, an Ann Arbor-based business that specializes in wearable floral arrangements.

Nature can provide a lot of artistic inspiration, especially when looking at flowers. In this week's "creative:impact," WEMU's David Fair and Arts Alliance CEO Deb Polich talk to Sue Mcleary, who owns and operates Passionflower, an Ann Arbor-based business that specializes in wearable floral arrangements.

Today is Fat Tuesday, which is the day before the 40-day period where Catholics make personal sacrifices known as Lent. This time of year is particularly special to 12th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell . She talks to WEMU's Patrick Campion how she and her family have celebrated Fat Tuesday over the years.

Today is Fat Tuesday, which is the day before the 40-day period where Catholics make personal sacrifices known as Lent. This time of year is particularly special to 12th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell . She talks to WEMU's Patrick Campion how she and her family have celebrated Fat Tuesday over the years.