Green tech firms in Washtenaw County clean up PFAS, restore soil, and turn waste to fuel Read Article

Anne McNeil is the co-founder and Juergen Koller is the CEO of Sequestro, an Ann Arbor company that uses sawdust to clean PFAS chemicals out of water.
Photo: Anne McNeil is the co-founder and Juergen Koller is the CEO of Sequestro, an Ann Arbor company that uses sawdust to clean PFAS chemicals out of water. Doug Coombe

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Innovation News Washtenaw Community College's Robotics Lab. Kids and Education

WCC, Amazon partner to offer free tuition for Amazon hourly employees

Patrick DunnWednesday, August 31, 2022
WCC is now one of hundreds of schools, spanning 14 countries, through which Amazon hourly employees can take classes for free.
Innovation News Festival of the Pollinators flyer Arts and Culture

Ypsi festival seeks to celebrate all local pollinators, not just honey bees, with name change

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 31, 2022
Ypsilanti's former Festival of the Honey Bee will celebrate its 10th anniversary Sept. 2 with a new name: Festival of the Pollinators.
Innovation News GO MUVE logo Technology and Innovation

Campaign aims to create comprehensive guide to accessibility in Ann Arbor locations

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, August 31, 2022
Ann Arbor residents and businesses are being invited to help create a more inclusive city for people with disabilities by getting involved with a new tagging feature in the GO MUVE app.
Innovation News HelpPays co-founder Emmanuel Aubrey. Technology and Innovation

Ypsi-based app aims to fight predatory lending by facilitating peer-to-peer microloans

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, August 31, 2022
School uniforms, groceries, medication for grandparents, gas, and dental surgery are just a few things Washtenaw County residents are receiving loans for through a newly launched peer-to-peer microlending platform.
Longform Kallista Walker at the 2022 Parkridge SummerFest and Joe Dulin Community Day. Community Development

Photo essay: Scenes from Ypsilanti's 2022 Parkridge SummerFest and Joe Dulin Community Day

Sarah Rigg and Nick HagenTuesday, August 30, 2022
The annual Parkridge SummerFest and Joe Dulin Community Day has deep significance for the Ypsilanti community, particularly residents of the city's Southside.
Longform Natalie Holbrook. Community Development

Washtenaw County organizations lead effort to publish Michigan prisoners' firsthand stories

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, August 24, 2022
The Let Me Tell You initiative spotlights the experience of life and long-term prison sentences through first-person stories of people living in Michigan's 29 prisons. 
Longform Yuko Frazier with some of her sheep. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi-based lawn service uses sheep to mow local parks and yards

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 24, 2022
Project Mow uses a flock of 40 sheep to mow overgrown properties that aren't suitable for a riding mower or string trimmer.
Feature Story Amir Abston is an advanced placement computer science student at Skyline High School. Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: How can Ann Arbor schools foster more diverse AP classes?

Isaac MackWednesday, August 24, 2022
While Ann Arbor Public Schools are renowned for their diverse group of advanced placement courses, the blend of students in these classrooms actually isn’t very blended at all.
Innovation News A flyer for Washtenaw County's new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program. Community Development

New Washtenaw County program offers help with overdue water bills

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, August 24, 2022
Washtenaw County residents who are currently facing overdue water utility payments can now apply for financial help through the county’s new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.
Innovation News A promotional image for The Big Little Fair. Kids and Education

New Big Brothers Big Sisters event aims to connect Ypsi families to low- or no-cost resources

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 24, 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County will host The Big Little Fair, a new event aiming to connect Washtenaw County families to free or low-cost community resources, Sept. 10 at multiple Ypsilanti locations.
Longform Rayce Biggs performing at the John E Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series. Arts and Culture

7 things to do in Washtenaw County before summer ends

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, August 17, 2022
It’s easy to feel like the season is slipping away, but there are still plenty of ways to get the most out of your summer in Washtenaw County.
Longform The Ypsilanti District Library's new branch in Superior Township under construction. Community Development

Ypsi District Library preps new branch, expanded programs for women and girls, strategic plan update

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 17, 2022
The library system has a new branch on the way in Superior Township, but that's just the most visible recent example of YDL's efforts to better serve its community's changing needs.
Feature Story State Rep. Felicia Brabec and U-M Human Trafficking Clinic Founding Director Bridgette Carr are both Washtenaw County-based advocates for human trafficking awareness. Community Development

Voices of Youth: How public misperception of human trafficking makes it harder to combat

Paighton Gimotty and Lucy TobierWednesday, August 17, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student journalists Paighton Gimotty and Lucy Tobier examine the challenges of combating human trafficking.
Innovation News Riders board an AAATA bus. Transportation

Here's how transit in Washtenaw County will improve after recent millage passage

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, August 17, 2022
After voters this month approved the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority's proposal for a millage to expand transit services, service improvements are slated to take effect in summer 2024.
Innovation News 988 graphic Healthy Communities

Here's how the new national mental health crisis line will work in Washtenaw County

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, August 17, 2022
In Washtenaw County, implementing the new 24/7 988 line has brought improved visibility to services that already existed locally.
Innovation News A visitor views the "Hamburgers for Breakfast" exhibit at the McKenny Gallery. Arts and Culture

EMU's "Hamburgers for Breakfast" exhibit examines history of food at the university

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 17, 2022
Much has changed at Eastern Michigan University in 100 years, but concerns about food access and food insecurity have been a constant. Students examine those issues in a new exhibit at the McKenny Gallery.
Longform Billy Cole. Community Development

Ypsi-based nonprofits receive county grants for community violence intervention

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 10, 2022
Thanks to American Rescue Plan Act funding, several local nonprofits recently received Washtenaw County Community Priority Fund grants or technical assistance to address community violence.
Longform Keyla Garcia-Rodriguez. Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: Local youth speak out on Washtenaw County's gun violence epidemic and how to end it

Maria Patton with Monica Hickson and Sarah RiggWednesday, August 10, 2022
Local youth have felt the grave impact of rising gun violence, and they're advocating for more gun control to address the situation.  
Feature Story "The Hands of the Named" by Elleona Ragland. Community Development

Voices of Youth: Poetry and art on gun violence

Elleona RaglandWednesday, August 10, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Elleona Ragland shares her visual art and poetry on the topic of gun violence.
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Equity

Washtenaw County joins national effort to make fees and fines fairer

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, August 10, 2022
The county was selected as one of six local governments to participate in a national network of communities working to reform fine and fee practices that disproportionately impact low-income residents.
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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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