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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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Innovation News Infographic Healthy Communities

U-M study examines how to best allocate health resources to socioeconomically deprived communities

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, December 20, 2023
Socioeconomic deprivation refers to factors like income, employment, education, and housing, which can be measured to determine which populations or geographic areas are most in need of additional support.
Longform Maria Munteanu and her husband Vasile Munteanu in their apartment at Hilltop View Apartments. Community Development

Dexter apartments serving veterans, homeless, and low-income residents wins national award

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, December 13, 2023
Hilltop View Apartments received an award from the national Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. Staff say the complex is "a place to land" for people healing from traumatic experiences.
Longform Keith Ragland (right) leading a podcasting workshop at Elevation Youth Corps with Elleona Ragland and Skyler Shaw-Hillman. Entrepreneurship

From solving mobility problems to creating streetwear, Ypsilanti-area youth explore entrepreneurship

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 13, 2023
We talked to several young entrepreneurs and adults who run entrepreneurship-related programs for youth in the Ypsilanti area.
Innovation News SPARK logo Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor SPARK receives state funding to build out entrepreneurial services with local partner orgs

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, December 13, 2023
Last month, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Ann Arbor SPARK and 26 other Michigan organizations would receive more than $73 million to provide services to small businesses as entrepreneurial hubs.
Innovation News Booksweet Blend coffee. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor bookstore collaborates with Flint coffee roaster on special coffee blend

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 13, 2023
Ann Arbor bookstore Booksweet recently partnered with Flint-based coffee company Rootless Coffee to create "Booksweet Blend" coffee.
Longform Alison Hirschel, director and managing attorney for the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan works to continue residents' lifesaving health coverage after post-pandemic Medicaid cuts

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 7, 2023
When the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 expired in May 2023, over 500,000 Michiganders stood to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage. But the state is working to help residents maintain coverage.
Longform A tarantula at the EMU tarantula lab. Kids and Education

EMU students' tarantula research in Colorado breaks new ground

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
While some may think of tarantulas as scary or dangerous animals, student researchers at Eastern Michigan University will tell you they're quite the opposite.
Innovation News Show Love Saturdays founder Gordon "Big" Dooley shows off wares from his business, Husky Life. Entrepreneurship

New weekly holiday pop-up market in Ypsi spotlights diverse local businesses

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
Show Love Saturdays will host a rotating cast of food, clothing, and beauty vendors throughout the holiday season, while also providing some space for local nonprofits.
Innovation News Mark Tucker at FestiFools Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor's FestiFools parade announces return just months after its cancellation

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, December 6, 2023
After a two-year hiatus, FestiFools, the annual Ann Arbor-based papier-mâché puppet parade, will return.
Innovation News Katie Russ and Jesse Rubenfeld of Jesse Rubenfeld Illustrations at the November Night Market. Arts and Culture

Ypsi Township resident launches monthly nighttime art markets at township bar

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 6, 2023
Ypsilanti Township resident Anna Potter recently launched a series of artisan Night Markets at the Regal Beagle from 6-9 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month.
Innovation News Just a few of the snake specimens the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology recently acquired from Oregon State University. Technology and Innovation

With acquisition of 30,000 snake research specimens, U-M now has world's largest collection

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
After a recent acquisition, the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology now has a total of 70,000 snake research specimens.
Longform Katie Wendel, director of planning and advocacy at Area Agency on Aging 1B, which recently launched a voucher program to help unpaid caregivers afford respite care. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Finding temporary care is a challenge for Michigan's many unpaid caregivers, but help is available

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 30, 2023
Approximately 1.7 million Michiganders are unpaid caregivers, and they often desperately need a break from that work. Resources, like a new voucher program to pay for respite care, can help.
Longform Rachel Blistein at Original Moxie. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi Township's new "Beauty Block" of businesses support each other and their community

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 29, 2023
After filling a commercial block in Ypsilanti Township with women- and people of color-owned beauty businesses, business owners there are promoting themselves as "The Beauty Block."
Longform A classic Argus C-3 on display at the Argus Museum. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor museum showcases local history of one of the best-selling cameras of all time

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 29, 2023
You've probably seen an iconic Argus C3 camera on the big screen without knowing the camera's roots are in Ann Arbor, but the Argus Museum aims to keep the history and legacy of Argus alive.
Feature Story The former Cheney Elementary School in Ypsilanti Township, possible future home of a community center. Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: Reworking the Ypsilanti area to better meet young people's needs

Jahshua TreadwellWednesday, November 29, 2023
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artist Jahshua Treadwell shares his art about how the Ypsilanti area could better serve young people's needs.
Innovation News Marquan Jackson at the YCS Clothes Closet in 2018. Healthy Communities

Ypsi-area organizations band together to keep vulnerable residents warm

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 29, 2023
Many organizations are collecting hats, coats, gloves, socks, and other warm clothing, as they do every year during the holidays as cold weather sets in.
Innovation News Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor. Kids and Education

Ann Arbor-area coalition releases reports on child care challenges and begins to consider solutions

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, November 29, 2023
A group of Ann Arbor-area child care providers, families, local businesses, and policymakers has produced two reports highlighting challenges for families who seek child care and those who aim to provide that care.
Innovation News A workshop for the Non-Profit Agency Training Program. Community Development

WCC and Washtenaw County complete inaugural training program for local nonprofit leaders

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 29, 2023
Washtenaw Community College recently completed a Washtenaw County-funded program providing 32 nonprofit leaders with customized workshops designed to help improve their organizations' capacity and impact.
Longform More than 500 students, staff, teachers, and volunteers participated in a Mental Health Fair and Walk at Detroit’s University Prep Art & Design Middle High School in October. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide

Monique BedfordTuesday, November 28, 2023
Michigan’s community mental health agencies (CMHs) and organizations across the state understand that asking questions and having conversations about mental health and suicide is a very significant step in prevention. 
Longform Khadi Faye outside of Khadi's Cuisine. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi's newest restaurants include West African cuisine, Mexican grill, and "big burgers"

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 22, 2023
We sat down with the owners of three of Ypsi's newest restaurants to discuss their cuisine and what brought them to the city.
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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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