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When tragedy befalls a family, the grief never goes away. We all deal with it in different ways. Sometimes, loss gives birth to an action plan to spare others similar pain. That is where the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation in Ann Arbor comes from. Kristen and Jeff Roberts are parents who continue to mourn the loss of their son Miles. He took his life in 2017 at the age of 15. Through the tears, and with purpose and dedication, the Roberts began a foundation aimed at empowering youth athletic communities to promote mental well-being and suicide prevention. They talked about their work with WEMU's David Fair.
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Due to federal cuts, Washtenaw County's Food Gatherers has an urgent need for funding and is asking for help from the City of Ann Arbor. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
This year is a big step for the Ypsilanti Farmers Market as it starts its outdoor season at a new, larger venue on South Washington Boulevard. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
A globally recognized climate researcher with the University of Michigan says the U.S. lags behind countries that have embraced solar and renewable energy over fossil fuels. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
The Saline Area Schools Board of Education has appointed a new Superintendent to replace the retiring Stephen Laatsch. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Local pro-democracy group Ann Arbor Indivisible will picket today outside the Ann Arbor Tesla dealership. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
The Lower Town Riverfront Conservancy in Ann Arbor has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report. -
More than 50 protestors gathered at the site in downtown Ann Arbor, where, earlier this week, a wheelchair-bound man was killed by an oncoming vehicle. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Anastasia Tsioulcas is a correspondent on NPR’s Culture Desk and contributes as a classical music critic to The New York Times, the first journalist to hold such a dual role. She talked with WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor about her year in Washtenaw County where she just completed an academic program for accomplished journalists at the University of Michigan. -
Two bills passed with immediate effect in the Michigan House that will prohibit non-citizens from accessing government welfare programs. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has named Domenico Grasso as its interim president. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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