Ann Arbor school superintendant Dr. Jeanice Swift was one of three finalists for a similar job in the Seattle Public School District . She learned April 4th that she did not get the job and says she is now looking ahead at the next chapter in her position with the Ann Arbor public school district. 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry spoke with Dr. Swift about the decision and her vision moving forward in Ann Arbor Public Schools...

The University of Michgan's Ellen Rowe and Michael Jewett discuss a showcase of jazz performances ahead of a celebration and tribute to the late pianist and composer, Geri Allen, which will be held on Thursday evening at the Ark in Ann Arbor.

The First Fridays Ypsilanti (FFY) program, which gives tours of Ypsilanti's arts and cultural businesses, kicks off its fifth season this month. In this week's "On the Ground-Ypsi," WEMU's Patrick Campion and Concentrate Media's Brianna Kelly talk to FFY director Elize Jekabson and FFY vice president Kayia Robinson, about what the program has in store for this year.

The American Center for Mobility is officially open for business in Ypsilanti Township.

Meet Nicole Beverly. The Ypsilanti Township woman lives in fear every day that her ex-husband will be released from prison and follow through on his threats to kill her and the two children they share. In this introductory interview, you'll hear of her ongoing story. In the future, Ms. Beverly will update the WEMU audience on the court cases underway right now that seek to keep her ex behind bars. You'll be told of her advocacy efforts to win better protections for women in dangerous situations,

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility. Since The Americans With Disabilities Act was passed by Congress in 1990, accessibility has fortunately moved beyond a check list of "must meet" requirements to a desire to work towards making arts and cultural facilities and programs accessible to the broadest possible audiences. And, it has not been by mandate. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum 's 'My Turn' program is an example of this shift. In 'creative:impact' this week, you'll meet Larissa

With millions of users, the social media site Facebook has been under scrutiny recently after it was learned they were monetizing user data. WEMU's Lisa Barry speaks to Garlin Gilchrist II from the Center of Social Media Responsibility at the University of Michigan's School of Information about the best ways to protect your information on social media.

Michigan goes for the national title in men's basketball tonight and there will be a major watch party at Crisler Center. Ann Arbor City Council will consider buying back the old YMCA lot while the Ann Arbor Public Schools wants input on the future of the district. Those are just some of the topics In this week's edition of 'Civic Matters.'

Moved by music as young children, Peter and Will Anderson began playing music in the fourth grade. They both attended Julliard and have been called “virtuosos” by the New York Times. They talked with 89.1 WEMU’S Lisa Barry in advance of their Monday night performance at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor and talked about what it is like to be identical twin brothers and perform together and played a song in-studio. https://youtu.be/WH9mYFYzo_g

WEMU continues its series of conversations with key stakeholders at EMU as it progresses through these financial issues. EMU AAUP President Dr. Judith Kullberg and Faculty Senate Budget Committee Chair Dr. Robert Carpenter sat down with Patrick Campion to discuss how shaping a better conversation is truly important to the future success of Eastern.