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Green tech firms in Washtenaw County clean up PFAS, restore soil, and turn waste to fuel
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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.
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Technology and Innovation
More than a maker space: How Ann Arbor's Maker Works is seeding maker spaces nationwide
Sabine Bickford Brown
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Maker Works' founders say inspiring and aiding other maker spaces was a key goal since they first started discussing the idea of opening one themselves.
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Economic Development
Job fair to feature "Careers of Today & Tomorrow" for youth and adults
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Ypsilanti-based Michigan Works! Southeast will showcase career openings across the manufacturing, health sciences, construction, and energy sectors during its upcoming Careers of Today & Tomorrow job fair.
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Transportation
New app offers "Uber-like" experience on Western Washtenaw public transit system
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express public transit system has partnered with mobility solutions company MUVE to pilot a new transportation app.
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Ann Arbor seeks feedback on proposed community-owned sustainable energy utility
Sabine Bickford Brown
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The proposed utility would supplement DTE electricity through localized solar and energy storage systems, in keeping with the city's plan for achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
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Photo essay: Ypsilanti families celebrate Earth Day at Erickson Elementary
Sarah Rigg
Monday, April 25, 2022
Visitors had the opportunity to take home free seed potatoes, see a beehive up close, and meet turtles and tarantulas.
Development News
New contest for small and emerging Michigan snack makers offers $50K in cash prizes and more
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
“The growth of new small craft and niche snack food companies in Michigan is exciting,” says Duncan Smith, President and COO of All Star Services, Inc. “All Star Services is a growing small business and we want to help bring more focus to the growing segment of snack food companies in Michigan.”
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Project aims to enhance and protect trees in Ypsi city and Bridgewater, Sharon, and Ypsi townships
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A new Washtenaw County Conservation District initiative called the Community Trees Pilot Project is consulting residents on how to maximize the benefits of trees in the four communities.
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Ypsilanti mental health practice promotes healing through improv
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Every other Thursday, a small group of people gathers in a meeting room at the Back Office Studio in downtown Ypsilanti for an unusual type of therapy with the motto "Let yourself play!"
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Ypsi's Corner Health Center, Ann Arbor's UMS partner to connect youth through art during COVID
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The partners are currently offering "Express Yourself/Protect Yourself," a series of workshops focusing on poetry, hip-hop, improv, and other kinds of art for youth ages 12-25.
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Ann Arbor District Library offers free vegetable, herb, flower seeds for Washtenaw County residents
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The Ann Arbor District Library is well known for making unconventional items like guitars and telescopes available to patrons – but until recently, no items designed to be buried in dirt and never returned.
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Network of Washtenaw County social service agencies celebrates 20 years
Sabine Bickford Brown
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The Barrier Busters Network is made up of representatives from over 100 social service agencies who work together to more efficiently address basic needs emergencies for Washtenaw County residents.
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Community Development
Zoning changes aim to create a more walkable, livable community near Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall
Sabine Bickford Brown
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Here's what could be next for an area that currently exists as a hub for downtown commuter traffic, national hotel and restaurant chains, and office buildings.
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Kids and Education
Ypsi culinary students rack up honors, including chance to cook for astronauts
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Having beat out teams from across the U.S., a team of four Ypsilanti Community High School students is among the top 10 in the NASA HUNCH Culinary Challenge.
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Public invited to contribute to Ypsilanti's bicentennial planning
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The community will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2023 with a time capsule, love letters to the city, and more.
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Economic Development
Washtenaw Community College to host over 100 employers in virtual job fair
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
With higher wages, sign-on bonuses, and remote work options available, organizers say it's a "hopeful" time for those looking to get back into the workforce.
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
Ann Arbor benefit concert aims to raise $10,000 for hunger relief in Ukraine
Sabine Bickford Brown
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The Ukraine Relief Benefit Ann Arbor Fundraising Concert will take place on April 19 at The Ark in Ann Arbor.
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Arts and Culture
Ann Arbor "underground playhouse" helps people heal through creativity
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The nonprofit Express Your Yes Foundation recently launched NOW Studios, an eye-popping space that functions as a multi-modal production company, activist theatre, social lab, gallery, and more.
Longform
Kids and Education
EMU's Digital Divas program expands into Detroit with esports teams for high school girls
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Members of the two esports teams will have the opportunity to learn more about STEM careers, learn soft skills, and gain competitive advantage in male-dominated fields.
Innovation News
Kids and Education
Ypsi nonprofit uses U-M research to help Michigan school districts prevent expulsions
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Student Advocacy Center recently collaborated with Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan to help school districts refine their policies around expulsions and suspensions for students who have experienced homelessness.
Innovation News
Community Development
International conference on "problem-oriented policing" coming to Ann Arbor
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The conference aims to advance the practice of problem-oriented policing, which entails proactively identifying and addressing underlying social problems that lead to crime.
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