Ypsi library offers social services, Summer Challenge, youth performance opportunity this summer Read Article

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

Features

Load More Stories
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.
Feature Story Joe Hertler. Arts and Culture

Hippie-pop sensation Joe Hertler to perform rare solo show, as well as full-band gig, in Ann Arbor

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 31, 2024
Hertler says performing solo allows him to get "reconnected" to the Rainbow Seekers' catalog and provides him with "access to parts of the song that are otherwise sometimes lost in the fray" of a wild full-band show.
Innovation News Hyundai staff pose with Progress Project donation recipients. Entrepreneurship

Hyundai program grants $15,000 to each of three Washtenaw County Black-owned businesses

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, January 31, 2024
This year's beneficiaries of Hyundai's Progress Project include two Ann Arbor gyms and an Ypsilanti pizzeria.
Innovation News New Growing Hope garden beds at Towne Centre Place in Ypsilanti. Healthy Communities

Growing Hope expands grocery delivery and other programs for Ypsi's older adults

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 31, 2024
While Ypsilanti nonprofit Growing Hope waits for spring to reopen its weekly outdoor farmers market, its staff are pursuing a variety of strategies to make fresh local produce more accessible to older adults in the Ypsi area. 
Partner Content The Grand Rapids location will expand AAoM’s Upbound Staffing employment program. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Upbound Staffing creates inclusive connections for employers and job seekers

Joseph GoralTuesday, January 30, 2024
Upbound Staffing helps prepare job candidates living with autism for all parts of a career search and assists businesses in making their work environments more inclusive.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 30, 2024
تحدثت "تهم التعليم المبكر" عن هذا الموضوع المهم مع هيذر إيكنر، مديرة التعليم على مستوى الولاية في تحالف التوحد في ميشيغان (AAOM) وأم لطفلين يعيشان مع التوحد.
Feature Story Kids Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

What do breastfeeding, sanitation, vaccines, and lead paint have in common? Public health.

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 30, 2024
Q&A with Norm Hess, executive director of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 30, 2024
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
Longform A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 25, 2024
Many Meals on Wheels providers report that challenges have arisen as their client lists continue to grow thanks to an aging population, even as pandemic relief funding dries up.
Longform Highline Spirits founder Christi Lower at the Highline Room in Dexter. Entrepreneurship

Dexter's Highline Spirits aims to make whiskey appreciation accessible for everyone

Doug CoombeWednesday, January 24, 2024
A revelatory experience with whiskey 10 years ago led Dexter resident Christi Lower to make an unusual career pivot and make her passion for the spirit more accessible to all.
Longform An intergenerational chess event at the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Healthy Communities

From millage to intergenerational programs, Ypsi organizations prepare for coming senior boom

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 24, 2024
More Americans will turn 65 this year than any other year in history. Here's how Ypsi senior services organizations are planning to respond to a growing population of older adults.
Feature Story "Seated Buddha" by Sopheap Pich. Arts and Culture

Renowned Cambodian sculptor to give lecture, exhibit work in Ann Arbor

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 24, 2024
"I make art because ultimately I'm a refugee, you know," says Cambodian sculptor Sopheap Pich. "I'm kind of living in this escape — perpetual escape."
Innovation News YCS Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross. Kids and Education

Ypsilanti Community Schools superintendent wins national humanitarian award

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 24, 2024
Earlier this month, the School Superintendents Association recognized Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross as one of two recipients of the Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award.
Innovation News A contestant in the 2023 Pitch@WCC competition. Entrepreneurship

WCC pitch competition for young startups returns with new categories and more entrepreneur support

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 24, 2024
The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College will mark its 10th anniversary by introducing three new categories in its annual Pitch@WCC competition. 
Longform The MALPH staff: Jodie Shaver, Vickie Johnson, Edward Witherspoon, Gwen Tithoff, and Norm Hess. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 23, 2024
Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for policies, initiatives, and collaborations that build health across the state and individually through trainings and workforce assistance.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 23, 2024
 Early childhood education presents a golden opportunity to set up  children living with autism for academic success.
Longform Melanie Brim, former president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?Nonprofit Journal Project

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 22, 2024
One study found that nearly all of the 36 Michigan health care occupations it analyzed are projecting workforce shortages between now and 2032. What can be done?
Innovation News The Black Pearl is one of many restaurants participating in Ann Arbor Restaurant Week. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week returns with discounted options at numerous eateries

Natalia HoltzmanFriday, January 19, 2024
Participating restaurants are offering discounted multi-course meals, special lunch options, and tasting menus.
Longform Washtenaw County Advisory Committee on Reparations council member Hazelette Crosby-Robinson. Equity

Washtenaw County reparations council prepares to address decades of harm to Black residents

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, January 17, 2024
The new council will summarize the ways county policies have harmed Black people, and propose a plan for making amends.
Load More Stories
Hasini and Harshini Anand are members of Corner Health Center's Youth Leadership Council and mental health advocates.

 


   Voices of Youth
Concentrate's Voices of Youth series features content created by Washtenaw County youth in partnership with Concentrate mentors, as well as feature stories by adult writers that examine issues of importance to local youth. Click here for a full list of the latest content from this series.

Recommended Content

Sponsored By
Regions
Focus Areas
Copyright © Issue Media Group. All rights reserved.