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Rylee Barnsdale
Monday, May 5, 2025
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Rylee Barnsdale is a Michigan native and longtime Washtenaw County resident. She wants to use her journalistic experience from her time at Eastern Michigan University writing for the Eastern Echo to tell the stories of Washtenaw County residents that need to be heard.
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Diversity
Ann Arbor software consultancy offers fellowship for BIPOC high schoolers
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Healthy Communities
U-M establishes mobile mammography service in Ypsilanti
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Ann Arbor YMCA pioneers AI technology to prevent drownings and other pool safety issues
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Arts and Culture
Ann Arbor District Library to host inaugural fiber arts expo
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Ypsi's 9th Hour business networking events return in-person in February
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Monday, January 30, 2023
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From stalwarts to upstarts, Ypsi's galleries offer showcase for local artists
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Ann Arbor church's warming center offers art gallery and more for unhoused people
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Washtenaw County's mental health crisis team offers 24/7 mobile support for residents in need
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Arts and Culture
Ypsi prepares to celebrate bicentennial with New Year's ball drop, historical events, and more
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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WCC hosts business pitch competition for veterans
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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This "store" stocked with items made of discarded plastic will open Ann Arbor's No Safety Net fest
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Ypsi's Krampusmrkt bazaar doubles vendors for second year of dark holiday fun
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Quarterly poetry slam to launch in Ann Arbor
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Kids and Education
Consortium celebrates 15 years of expanding educational options for Washtenaw County students
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Community Development
Ypsi's Secret Santa Society brightens holiday season for families in need
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Community Development
Ann Arbor nonprofit to launch community resource center in Ypsi Township
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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WCC launches 10-week pharmacy technician boot camp to address worker shortage
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Aiming to improve accessibility, Washtenaw County reduces application fee for county ID card
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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How can Washtenaw County solve its mental health care provider shortage?
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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United Way of Washtenaw County makes grants to four organizations supporting local women
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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