July 22, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Jodi Krahnke, YDL Head of Youth Services / Summer Challenge Coordinator; Sam Killian, YDL Community Relations Coordinator with the Ypsilanti District Library. The refrain, "I'm bored", can often be heard in homes throughout the summer months, but excitement and fun can be as close as your local library for kids with nothing to do.  At the Ypsilanti District Library, families are participating in the Summer Challenge and winning prizes, teens are making music, and there's a social worker on staff to connect you with community services.

July 22, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wyatt Werneth, Spokesperson with the American Lifeguard Association. The tragic drowning death of actor Malcolm Jamal Warner is a stark reminder of the importance of only swimming where a lifeguard is present.

July 22, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dan Egeler, President of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Firehouse Museum & Education Center. The Michigan Firehouse Museum is one of the premier fire museums in the United States. It was founded in 1998, and its 26,000 square feet of display space is anchored by the historic Old Firehouse. On Saturday, July 26, the City of Ypsilanti’s Fire Department will be returning to its original fire station for three full 24-hour shifts.

July 21, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Brooke Clement, Director, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum for this week's Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce Report. The Gerald R. Ford Museum is located in Grand Rapids, Mi. But did you know that the 1974-77 Presidential papers of Gerald Ford and his White House staff are located in the Ford Library collection right here in Ann Arbor? The Library is hosting an open house on July 30, 3-5 p.m.

July 21, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Mark Munzenberger and Nicole Bernacik, Financial Specialists with the University of Michigan Credit union for this week's Money Monday! They shared valuable insights on how to make saving money easier. They emphasized the importance of creating a dedicated emergency fund, investing for retirement, and saving for important life events like vacations.

July 21, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nathan Bomey, Business Reporter, Axios / Author, "Detroit Resurrected: To Bankruptcy and Back". It’s been 12 years since the City of Detroit filed for bankruptcy. In July 18, 2013 the city had an $18B debt. Contrast that with today – the City of Detroit has billions of dollars of investment and is one of the fastest growing cities in Michigan with the latest census showing 7,000 new Detroit residents.

July 21, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Andy discusses how the increasing usage of healthcare services impacts affordability. He notes that as the population ages and faces more health issues like cancer, heart, and kidney disease, the demand for costly treatments rises.

July 18, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch from the Humane Society of Huron Valley for Pet of the Week! HSHV has chickens, including “Chicken in a Hat,” available for adoption. They also offer birthday party packages for kids, including animal visits and naming opportunities. The segment also covers their Trap, Neuter, Return program for community cats. Visit hshv.org today!

July 18, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Perry Seibert from the Michigan Movies Critics Guild for Talking Pictures! Perry reviews the latest Superman film, noting it’s a vast improvement over recent DC attempts and harkens back to the Chris Reeve era. The film smartly incorporates modern elements like the internet, and presents a Superman focused on doing good in a complicated world. Seibert recommends seeing the film, especially for those interested in Superman, and appreciates its approach to complex issues without heavy-handed politics.

July 18, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer with The Main Street Area Association of Ann Arbor, also joined by Michelle Gimbutas, Owner, Bar 3 in Ann Arbor. Bar 3 will host a free 45-minute community class on Sunday mornings at Main and Liberty. The class is designed for all fitness levels and focuses on functional strength and mobility for everyday life.