You don’t have to travel halfway around the world to see historic artifacts from the ancient world. Treasures have been procured from around the globe and are available for you to see, right in Ann Arbor. Where? It’s a museum on the University of Michigan campus. You’ll find it clearly visible on State Street, and yet for many, it’s hidden in plain sight.

A sitting member of Ypsilanti City Council is looking to change job titles. 2nd Ward representative Beth Bashert has formally announced her candidacy for Mayor.

Dr. James Smith, Eastern Michigan University's President, sent an email to the campus community yesterday. In it, he detailed the current state of EMU's budget and, unfortunately, the need to reduce it by as much as $5.5 Million before the end of the current fiscal year (06/30/2018). Patrick Campion sat down with Dr. Smith and discussed the budget, cuts to come, the current campus climate, plans for the future, and the role Athletics will play in all of those topics.

Governor Rick Snyder delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday night. WEMU's David Fair caught up with State Senator Rebekah Warren (D-Ann Arbor) to get her thoughts on the governor's speech and what the year ahead may bring.

Eastern Michigan University sent an email to staff and faculty Tuesday afternoon detailing a budget shortfall and some possible ramifications.

Governor Rick Snyder gave his last State of the State address on Tuesday night, and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak gave it her full attention. Wozniak spoke to WEMU's David Fair about the environmental factors--or lack thereof--of the governor's speech.

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission unveiled 86 apartments and townhouses today. The units were built for affordable housing.

Whether you are looking for something new or used, there are lot of shopping options these days. But one place you may have not known about for a wide variety of used items for sale is “property disposition” on the University of Michigan’s campus. 89.1 WEMU’S Lisa Barry visited the giant warehouse with lots of interesting used items for sale… hidden in plain sight.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools will be among those putting forth a ballot question in May. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority will put a question before voters in August. There are ways to get involved beyond voting. Those are a few of the issues WEMU's David Fair and CivCity Initiative executive director Mary Morgan cover in this weeks edition of Civic Matters.

The Women's March returns again this year to Washtenaw County. Events will be held in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.