Affordable housing continues to be a significant problem in Washtenaw County, particularly in Ann Arbor. The good news is, more units will come online this year and next, and work continues to increase inventory throughout the area. Aaron Cooper, the executive director of the nonprofit Avalon Housing, is working at the fore of these efforts. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the successes and the challenges that remain.

The Ann Arbor City Council is expected to vote tonight if it wants to negotiate to participate in the Arbor South housing development project. It could lead to the city bonding and operating three parking decks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Engagement Center, a short-term crisis intervention facility run by Home of New Vision, has suddenly shut its doors due to a major funding loss. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Saline City Council tonight is expected to vote to create and appoint a new Rec Center Task Force. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

WEMU's John Bommarito shares some of his favorite jazz related things in a Jazz Appreciation Month feature.

WEMU's Nik Thompson shares some of his favorite jazz related things in a Jazz Appreciation Month feature.

Washtenaw Community College kicks off Free College Week on Monday as area residents are invited to participate in on-line classes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

WEMU's Wendy Wright shares some of her favorite jazz related things in a Jazz Appreciation Month feature.

Among the agencies being hit by federal funding cuts, changes in administration priorities and employee buyouts is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory is in Ann Arbor, and some changes have already taken place. Deborah Lee who, up until her recent retirement, served as director of the lab. She discussed the changes with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.

The 54th Hash Bash is set for noon Saturday on the University of Michigan Diag. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, while marijuana is now legal in Michigan, the spirit of its political movement lives on.