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Ypsilanti District Library Social Worker Kat Layton, Head of Youth Services Jodi Krahnke, and Teen Librarian Kelly Pedersen Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch.
Photo: Ypsilanti District Library Social Worker Kat Layton, Head of Youth Services Jodi Krahnke, and Teen Librarian Kelly Pedersen Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch. Doug Coombe

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Longform MDHHS staff early 20th century. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

State of Michigan public health celebrates 150 years of service to Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, February 20, 2024
The State of Michigan’s public health system recently celebrated its sesquicentennial: 150 years in service to Michiganders. To mark the occasion, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has shared a nice collection of sesquicentennial information on its website.   
Innovation News Ypsilanti Police Chief Kirk Moore speaks to Ypsilanti Community Middle School students about policing as the students prepare to interview the candidates for Washtenaw County sheriff. Kids and Education

Ypsi middle schoolers to interview Washtenaw County sheriff candidates in public forum

Sarah RiggMonday, February 19, 2024
"These kids might be the only experts on this job in Washtenaw County outside of the sheriff himself," says organizer Anna Gersh.
Longform Joe Lange by solar panels at Northside Community Center in Ann Arbor. Sustainability

"A Tupperware party for solar panels": Ann Arbor bulk-buy program makes solar more affordable

Elinor EppersonWednesday, February 14, 2024
The city of Ann Arbor's Solarize program has successfully enabled groups to buy solar power equipment in bulk, saving money for everyone involved. 
Longform Moira Payne, AQuil Dennison, Mara Evenstar, and Russ Jones at Evenstar's Chalice. Arts and Culture

Major conference celebrating alternative spirituality comes to Ypsi Township for the first time

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 14, 2024
ConVocation, which offers "a vibrant and knitted community for individuals who honor and align with mystical and esoteric paths," is coming to Ypsi Township Feb. 22-25.
Feature Story A promotional image for Olivia Van Goor's Anti-Valentine's Jazz Cabaret Showcase. Arts and Culture

"Anti-Valentine's Day Cabaret" in Ann Arbor will honor stages of heartbreak through jazz

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, February 14, 2024
In honor of anyone who's been scorned, rejected, or just gotten sick of the candy, chocolates, and Hallmark-style sentiments, Royal Oak-based jazz vocalist Olivia Van Goor will host an anti-Valentine's Day showcase on Feb. 17 at Ann Arbor's North Star Lounge.
Innovation News WCC students on campus. Kids and Education

Advance Ypsi program launches at WCC, offering Ypsi-area residents training for high-demand careers

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 14, 2024
The Advance Ypsi program will place 300 Ypsi-area high schoolers and adults in short-term certificate programs that prepare them for high-demand careers paying at least $40,000 a year.
Innovation News Zingerman's cheese. Entrepreneurship

Zingerman's Creamery owner co-founds new guild for Michigan cheese and dairy businesses

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 14, 2024
Zingerman's Creamery owner and operator Arend Elston came together with three other Michigan cheese artisans and retailers this year to support the needs of other makers throughout the state. 
Longform Child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan makes the leap to improved educational opportunities with MiLEAP

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, February 13, 2024
MiLEAP consolidates the expansion of Pre-K for All, Sixty by 30, which would see 60% of working-age Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030, and all education in between. 
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Virtual Job Fair represents 40+ employers seeking behavioral health services professionals

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 13, 2024
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is sponsoring a Behavioral Health Services Virtual Job Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024. 
Feature Story Washtenaw County CMH staff. Top row L-R: Valerie Bass, Dr. Montgomery Brower, Andrew Grier, Shad Jordan. Bottom row l-R: Shannon Ellis, Margaret Carmalt, Angela Burchard, Jeff Beckley, Melisa Tasker Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health takes SUDs seriously

Monique BedfordTuesday, February 13, 2024
WCCMH, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), can provide comprehensive mental health and substance use services to all county residents no matter their insurance status. 
Longform Mark Tucker at FestiFools Studio. Arts and Culture

Washtenaw County organizations take the lead on spreading art in public

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, February 7, 2024
Discussions of publicly funded art can be contentious. But several local organizations and individuals have taken it upon themselves to change the landscape, literally and figuratively.
Longform Robert Harrison at his West Willow home. Equity

Campaign seeks to amend antiquated, racially restrictive deeds in Ypsi Township neighborhood

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 7, 2024
Though the residents of Ypsilanti Township's West Willow neighborhood are predominantly people of color, an antiquated legal document technically bans anyone who isn't white from living in about 196 homes there.
Longform Tutors working with students at Erickson Elementary in Ypsilanti. Kids and Education

New coalition seeks to raise awareness of Washtenaw County's literacy crisis

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 7, 2024
The new Literacy Coalition of Washtenaw County will launch its Family Literacy Initiative Campaign during a public event on March 10.
Innovation News Ypsilanti residents Autumn and Maddie Guthrie are both former SummerWorks interns who will return to the program this summer. Kids and Education

Washtenaw County youth and employers sought for paid summer internship program

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 7, 2024
The SummerWorks youth employment and mentorship program is recruiting 130 young adults aged 16-24 in Washtenaw County for paid, on-the-job training opportunities this summer.
Innovation News A flyer for the Homelessness Hackathon. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor hackathon aims to develop technological solutions to homelessness

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, February 7, 2024
The Homelessness Hackathon will bring together software developers, programmers, and tech enthusiasts for an intensive weekend spent collaborating on digital tools intended to alleviate problems associated with homelessness.
Innovation News A screenshot of the Zooniverse program that will be used to identify racially restrictive covenants in Washtenaw County. Equity

Ypsi and Ann Arbor events to muster community assistance in identifying racially restrictive deeds

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 7, 2024
Washtenaw County-based coalition Justice InDeed plans to host two events to educate the community about racially restrictive covenants and recruit volunteers to help with a county mapping project.
Longform About one out of five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only about 20 percent of those children receive care Kids and Education

How Michigan counties are stepping up to meet youth mental health needs

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, February 6, 2024
Over the past several years, Michigan's community mental health agencies have been stepping up with a number of initiatives to help fill the gap in mental health services for youth.
Innovation News Synchronized swimming Healthy Communities

New conference in Ann Arbor will focus on female athletes

Rylee BarnsdaleMonday, February 5, 2024
Feb. 7 is National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and the Ann Arbor Sports Commission will honor the occasion with the inaugural Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sport conference in Ann Arbor on Feb. 10.
Longform Students and staff at HighScope. Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: Examining early education challenges in Washtenaw CountyCan we get child care right?

Ari ShteinWednesday, January 31, 2024
In the latest installment of our Voices of Youth series, student journalist Ari Shtein considers the uphill battle of supporting Michigan's child care workforce.
Longform Decky Alexander, Lamarr Mitchell, Maggie Whittemore, and Meagan Raupp at the Engage @ EMU offices. Kids and Education

EMU students work to ensure peers know their voting rights in advance of 2024 elections

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 31, 2024
Students, staff, and faculty at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) are determined to ensure that EMU's student community knows what it means to participate in voting.
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Hasini and Harshini Anand are members of Corner Health Center's Youth Leadership Council and mental health advocates.

 


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