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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 Growing Hope staff, with new Executive Director Julius Buzzard pictured second from right in bottom row. Sustainability

Growing Hope's Community Day to spotlight new executive director, offer free food and workshops

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 10, 2022
Ypsilanti-area residents are invited to Growing Hope's Community Day & Meet and Greet event on Aug. 12, offering a chance to meet new Executive Director Julius Buzzard and participate in food and gardening activities.
Longform Stacy Stout, director of equity and engagement for the city of Grand Rapids. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Nearly 20 Michigan communities have declared racism a public health crisis. What happens next?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 28, 2022
Here's a look at the actions three Michigan communities have taken since passing declarations that racism is a public health crisis.
Innovation News A flyer for the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti's recent Ypsi Love Mixer. Entrepreneurship

Downtown Association of Ypsilanti seeks to broaden representation of Ypsi businesses

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 27, 2022
The Downtown Association of Ypsilanti is mulling big changes to create a more united and inclusive business community in Ypsilanti.
Longform The Newton of Ypsilanti. Entrepreneurship

New owners of historic Ypsi home plan a B&B and culinary community hub

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 27, 2022
The owners of a new bed and breakfast called The Newton of Ypsilanti are highlighting the structure's unique history while also seeking to grow connections with the Ypsilanti community of today.
Longform Chef Duc Tang at Pacific Rim by Kana. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor's robust Asian food scene helps build cross-cultural understanding

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 27, 2022
Here's how a community of local culinary visionaries are using Asian food to nourish understanding and bonding between cultures.
Feature Story Autumn Crump holds her poster. Community Development

Voices of Youth: Promoting a safer, cleaner community through art

Aubrey Crump, Autumn Crump, and Antoine FlorenceWednesday, July 27, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artists Aubrey Crump, Autumn Crump, and Antoine Florence share a poster they created about how to better your community.
Development News The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Huron-Clinton Metropark Authority, and the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative officially broke ground on a new segment of the B2B Trail at Delhi Metropark on July 14. Transportation

New Border to Border Trail segment breaks ground in Scio Township

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, July 27, 2022
A new segment of the Border to Border has broken ground, connecting Delhi Metropark to Zeeb Road in Scio Township. 
Development News Kanbu Sushi's new location at 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway. Entrepreneurship

Two local restaurants open new locations in Ann Arbor's 777 Building

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, July 27, 2022
The new restaurants are part of a concentrated effort to increase tenancy and offer more amenities to workers at the 777 building, and to make the surrounding area more walkable and livable for all.
Longform Katherine Rosenblum, co-director of the University of Michigan's Zero to Thrive program. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan programs aim to prevent preschool expulsions, reducing lifelong harmful effects

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 21, 2022
Some early childhood professionals use the term "preschool to prison pipeline" to describe the way preschool and daycare expulsions and suspensions rock children's lives.
Longform The LSNC Nature Playscape under construction. Kids and Education

Ambitious Ann Arbor nature playscape to continue growth with support from major new gift

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 20, 2022
Leslie Science and Nature Center's Nature Playscape offers young visitors opportunities to invent, engineer, slide, climb, and learn in a natural setting.
Longform The former Eastern Michigan University Gary Owen College of Business Building. Economic Development

Ypsilanti anticipates downtown growth after coworking business acquires EMU building

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 20, 2022
Ypsilanti officials and residents are hoping that MI-HQ's recent acquisition of the former Eastern Michigan University Gary Owen College of Business Building will bring big benefits to their community.
Feature Story Thylicia video screenshot Equity

Voices of Youth: Combating single-storied perceptions of the African continent

Thylicia BabumbaWednesday, July 20, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student journalist Thylicia Babumba discusses the impact of stereotypes with young Ann Arbor residents of African heritage.
Development News The renovated Morris Lawrence Building. Kids and Education

WCC reopens Morris Lawrence Building after $13.5 million renovation

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, July 20, 2022
The renovation includes a variety of infrastructure improvements, including new flooring, lighting, and a more eco-friendly energy system.
Innovation News A flyer for the FACE conference and Back to School Bash. Kids and Education

"Breakfast Club" host to keynote inaugural Family and Community Empowerment conference in Ypsi

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 20, 2022
The conference, which focuses on care, safety, academics, and partnerships, was long delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it's back, with a nationally known radio personality as its keynote speaker.
Innovation News Disability Equity Challenge logo Equity

United Way of Washtenaw County to launch 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge

Sabine BickfordWednesday, July 20, 2022
The United Way of Washtenaw County has opened registration for an online challenge that aims to raise awareness about the disability community's experience in Washtenaw County.
Longform Ann Arbor Fire Department Fire Chief Mike Kennedy. Healthy Communities

New ambulance for Ann Arbor Fire Department will reduce wait times for help

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, July 13, 2022
Worker shortages have increased ambulance response times, but the Ann Arbor Fire Department has a new stop-gap measure to address the problem.
Longform The lodge at Bruin Lake Education Center. Kids and Education

Washtenaw Promise collaborates on new Ypsi reading program, buys campground for educational uses

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 13, 2022
Ypsi-based nonprofit Washtenaw Promise is collaborating on a new one-on-one reading program in Ypsi and has purchased a campground just north of Chelsea for teacher training, children's nature events, and more.
Longform Clockwise from upper left: students Nani C., Emily N., Fiza C., and Salem D.; and adult leaders Lori Saginaw, Yen Azzaro, and Anna Gonzalez. Equity

Voices of Youth: AAPI leaders speak out on Asian stereotypes and how to combat them

Ella Yip and Thylicia BabumbaWednesday, July 13, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student journalists Ella Yip and Thylicia Babumba discuss the impact of stereotypes with local AAPI youth and adult leaders.
Feature Story A design for a dress challenging stereotypes of Asian women, created by student Ella Yip. Equity

Voices of Youth: Confronting stereotypes of Asian women through fashion design

Ella YipWednesday, July 13, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artist Ella Yip shares her design for a dress that refutes common stereotypes of Asian women.
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Technology and Innovation

Washtenaw County connects first home to broadband internet under new initiative

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, July 13, 2022
In September 2021, the county board of commissioners approved a funds proposal to get every home in the county connected to high-speed broadband internet as part of the county's Washtenaw Rescue Plan. 
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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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