The A2Zero Plan aims to have Ann Arbor carbon neutral by the year 2030. While it is an environmental initiative, it is being implemented with the idea of creating greater equity and equality through the process. WEMU's David Fair talked over that component of A2Zero with Missy Stults, the city's Director of Sustainability and Innovations.

Ann Arbor Police continue to investigate the distribution of antisemitic flyers in several neighborhoods last weekend. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County has finalized the purchase of the old Cheney Elementary School. The location will be the home of the long-awaited Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, alongside Texas Republican Congressman August Pfluger, introduced the PROTOCOL Act to the House with hopes of expanding broadband accessibility. Ana Longoria has the details.

The Biden Administration has taken steps to address the environmental problems posed by PFAS contamination. The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a ruling overturning the "Chevron Doctrine," and it has environmentalists alarmed. The implications on PFAS regulation and clean-up are already being felt and could have implications right here in Michigan. That's the topic WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak chose for the September edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment." Their guest is among those concerned about the ramifications. John Reeder is Vice President of Federal Affairs with the Environmental Working Group.

Ann Arbor has adopted a new city flag in recognition of its bicentennial. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Amid student protests and candlelight vigils at the start of school year at U-M, the student body government passed a 25-15 vote to end the freeze on student organization funding. Ana Longoria has the story.

The University of Michigan’s Lecturers’ Union says it has concerns with the school’s new policies regarding campus demonstrations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Democratic Party is facing a lawsuit over the results of its University of Michigan Board of Regents nominating contest. Colin Jackson has more.

Robert F. Kennedy Junior has asked the Michigan Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court and remove his name from Michigan’s presidential ballot. We have more from Rick Pluta.

It's the first week of September, and we have plenty of movies to chat about! WEMU's Mat Hopson sits in David Fair to share all of the movie news and info on special screenings and events you could ask for with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins!

The Michigan Department of Education has stepped in to help the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, or the WISD, just in time for the new school year. Ana Longoria has this report.