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Darwin Harris, Chris Harrison, and Kenneth Payne at Prime Cuts.
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Longform 2Marines co-founder Josh McAllister. Healthy Communities

New grocery stores, farmers market, community garden address food access in Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 1, 2023
Businesses and nonprofits are finding creative ways to improve food access in Ypsilanti Township. 
Longform Akintunde Oluwadare and Jamia Jackson. Community Development

Voices of Youth: Ypsi young people roll up their sleeves to clean up litter in their community

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 1, 2023
Youth across Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township have taken matters into their own hands by helping clean up litter in their communities.
Innovation News Jashila Daniels and Jamonte Applewhite recently completed their high school graduation requirements online. Kids and Education

14- and 16-year-old siblings graduate early from Ypsi Township's ACCE High School

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 1, 2023
Jashila Daniels and Jamonte Applewhite were able to complete their high school graduation requirements in just four and a half months, though they'd started out as 10th- and 9th-graders.
Longform The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion and Deflection (LEADD) team includes representatives of Washtenaw County's Sheriff's Office, Community Mental Health, Prosecutor's Office, and Public Defender's Office, as well as McLain and Winters Law Firm. Community Development

Washtenaw County program connects low-level offenders to community services instead of jail time

Brooke MarshallTuesday, January 31, 2023
The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion and Deflection (LEADD) program connects offenders to a network of community-based resources without charging the individual with a crime.
Innovation News Attendees at a 9th Hour event. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi's 9th Hour business networking events return in-person in February

Rylee BarnsdaleMonday, January 30, 2023
The popular networking event will return on Feb. 2 from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the BOS on 13 N. Washington St. in Ypsi.
Innovation News The 2019 Pitch@WCC competition. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs encouraged to apply to Pitch@WCC competition, with prizes up to $7,500

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 25, 2023
The 2023 competition is open to for-profit and non-profit businesses alike. Winners will receive cash prizes and all finalists will receive a year of coaching and mentoring.
Longform SolSummit founder Emily Dabish Yahkind. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor canned wine company finds widespread success in Michigan, plans expansion

Greg TaskerWednesday, January 25, 2023
Wine in a can is not a new concept, but an Ann Arbor entrepreneur is taking the popular on-the-go beverage to new heights.
Longform The opening for Home: At Ease at 22 North. Arts and Culture

From stalwarts to upstarts, Ypsi's galleries offer showcase for local artists

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 25, 2023
The city of Ypsilanti teems with artists exploring a variety of mediums and topics, and their work can be found in the city's numerous art galleries.
Feature Story Mikhail Wisman, now 25, was adopted from Russia. He's pictured here with his adoptive parents. Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: Washtenaw County's adoptive parents and kids form strong bonds, navigate challenges

Sofia FanziniWednesday, January 25, 2023
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Sofia Fanzini examines how both adoptive parents and children experience the adoption process.
Innovation News "Archive Unknown" cover art. Arts and Culture

U-M archive employee and Ypsi resident launches podcast on "unbelievable" history

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 25, 2023
Lara Zielin's new podcast explores unusual history based on items found in archives across the country.
Feature Story Summer Berman, executive director of Fresh Start Clubhouse Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Reshaping how people with mental health challenges see themselvesQ&A with Summer Berman: Nonprofit Journal Project

Allison Torres BurtkaTuesday, January 24, 2023
At the Fresh Start Clubhouse, members are actively involved in running the organization, building their sense of self-confidence. The Clubhouse model engages members in meaningful ways, using their skills and talents toward the greater good, and creating a sense of belonging to combat social isolation that people with mental health challenges often experience.  
Longform The protected bike lane on S. First Street in Ann Arbor. Sustainability

Here's how Ann Arbor is planning to spend $6.8 million per year from its new climate action millage

Brooke MarshallWednesday, January 18, 2023
Dollars will be set aside for programs as diverse as monitoring air quality, expanding a reusable take-out container program, labeling locally sourced food on menus, and starting an energy concierge service.
Longform Peach blossom jellyfish in the Eastern Michigan Biology Lab. Kids and Education

EMU students study invasive freshwater jellyfish in Dexter Township through new course

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 18, 2023
EMU Professor of Biology Cara Shillington says she was surprised that there wasn't much research published on the topic of the tiny freshwater jellyfish that her students examined in Pickerel Lake.
Feature Story Student Elijah Wynn with one of his favorite books from the "Captain Underpants" series. The series has been frequently banned across the U.S. Arts and Culture

Voices of Youth: How does book banning affect communities?

Sennen QuerijeroWednesday, January 18, 2023
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Sennen Querijero examines the issue of book banning and its effects on society.
Innovation News Workplace inclusivity promo image Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor SPARK offers free classes on creating an inclusive workplace

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 18, 2023
The classes will include information on inclusive leadership, allyship and intervention, unconscious bias, cultural competency, and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Innovation News A Conquer the Cold promo image. Transportation

Conquer the Cold challenge returns to encourage greener commuting during Ann Arbor winter

Brooke MarshallWednesday, January 18, 2023
After a 23-month hiatus, the Conquer the Cold Challenge has returned to encourage people to commute to downtown Ann Arbor by any means other than driving alone.
Innovation News Participants Brenda and Tyler at the Digital Connecting Corps program, held by Engage@EMU at the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Community Development

Ypsi initiative focuses on solving community issues through intergenerational collaboration

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 18, 2023
The Intergenerational Community Solutions Institute is a collaboration among Engage@EMU, the Ypsilanti Senior Center, and national nonprofit Generations United.
Innovation News Garrett's Space program facilitators. Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor suicide prevention nonprofit plans to build residential center with $4m federal award

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 18, 2023
Garrett’s Space was founded in 2019 by Julie and Scott Halpert after they lost their son, Garrett, to suicide.
Innovation News An art installation in Journey of Faith Christian Church's gallery, where unhoused individuals can sell their work. Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor church's warming center offers art gallery and more for unhoused people

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 18, 2023
Journey of Faith Christian Church Treasurer Matt Hoostal says the church offers "dignity, both in terms of personal hygiene and having a creative outlet, and a source of economic empowerment."
Feature Story Eastman kids and grandkids hamming it up for the camera. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Foster care fosters hope for Michigan’s most vulnerable children

Brooke MarshallTuesday, January 17, 2023
Michigan's community mental health agencies, CMHs, provide mental health care for the roughly 10,000 children in Michigan’s foster care system. Here is how Genesee Health Systems and Sanilac County CMH are working hard to help foster children in their counties thrive.
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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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