https://www.wcmu.org/tags/ann-arbor Ann Arbor en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:57:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/ann-arbor-jewish-community-gathers-to-pray-for-safe-return-of-hostages More than 200 people are believed to be hostages in Gaza, after Hamas militants invaded Israel, killing hundreds of people, and kidnapping others. Jewish residents of Ann Arbor gathered for a vigil to pray for their release. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:57:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/ann-arbor-jewish-community-gathers-to-pray-for-safe-return-of-hostages Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-31/first-lady-jill-biden-coming-to-ann-arbor-on-monday First Lady Jill Biden is coming to Ann Arbor on Monday, as part of the White Houses's 20-state "Investing in America" tour. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:41:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-31/first-lady-jill-biden-coming-to-ann-arbor-on-monday Kate Wells https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-26/dearborn-schools-get-grant-to-expand-access-to-feminine-hygiene-products Dearborn officials are partnering with their local school district to provide free sanitary pads to students.A new grant will allow Fordson, Dearborn High, and Edsel Ford High Schools to provide the products in the bathroom, as well as with school nurses and the front office. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 22:46:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-26/dearborn-schools-get-grant-to-expand-access-to-feminine-hygiene-products Briana Rice https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-10/with-lansing-votes-nine-michigan-starbucks-stores-move-to-unionize Two Greater Lansing Starbucks stores voted to unionize Thursday. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:54:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-10/with-lansing-votes-nine-michigan-starbucks-stores-move-to-unionize Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-25/ann-arbor-neighborhood-repeals-whites-only-deeds Residents of an Ann Arbor neighborhood have repealed a racist covenant that was still on their deeds despite being illegal. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:55:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-25/ann-arbor-neighborhood-repeals-whites-only-deeds Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2020-01-09/remote-pharmacies-bill-heading-to-whitmer A bill on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would let people pick up prescription drugs from sites not staffed by a licensed pharmacist.… Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:31:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2020-01-09/remote-pharmacies-bill-heading-to-whitmer Kevin Lavery https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-01-06/egle-to-hold-3-public-hearings-on-proposed-pfas-rules The state is holding public hearings this month on new, stricter rules for PFAS chemicals in drinking water.PFAs, or perfluoroalkyl substances, are a… Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:43:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-01-06/egle-to-hold-3-public-hearings-on-proposed-pfas-rules https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-17/new-study-looks-at-history-of-american-dogs A recent study out of Ann Arbor looks at the history of dogs in the U.S., and how the ancestors of the pooch laying on your floor - or your couch -… Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:40:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-17/new-study-looks-at-history-of-american-dogs