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Sophia Adalaine Zhou at her Taneko Says Hello booth at DIYpsi.
Photo: Sophia Adalaine Zhou at her Taneko Says Hello booth at DIYpsi. Doug Coombe

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Longform Lana Krolikowski with one of her cat dice trays. Entrepreneurship

From science-inspired jewelry to D&D pillows, meet Washtenaw County's female makers

Jenn McKeeWednesday, October 5, 2022
Washtenaw County's many women makers are defying maker culture norms and creating everything from functional art furniture to hybrid cat/octopus plushies.
Longform Akinbambo and Akintunde Oluwadare. Community Development

Intergenerational group advocates for improvements to Ypsi Township's West Willow Park

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 5, 2022
A new community initiative to clean up and improve the park is giving West Willow residents hope for a safer park and neighborhood for all.
Development News A groundbreaking event for the new trail segment connecting the B2B Trail to the Van Buren Park trail system. Transportation

Beyond borders: B2B Trail expands to Wayne County

Brooke MarshallWednesday, October 5, 2022
A new 1.25-mile section of trail will connect the easternmost terminus of the B2B to the Van Buren Park trail system in Wayne County.
Innovation News An October First Fridays Ypsilanti event. Arts and Culture

"Ypsi in October" campaign promotes a month of spooky, autumnal events

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 5, 2022
Ypsi Real and Ypsilanti businesses are hoping to make Ypsi a destination for all things autumn and Halloween-themed this year.
Longform Teacher Kim Atkins and counselor Rebekah Ward at Lincoln Middle School. Kids and Education

Mini-grants help Washtenaw County students lead school mental health awareness initiatives

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, September 28, 2022
Thanks to the county's mental health millage, over 20 middle and high schools have applied for and received mini-grants of up to $5,000 to implement mental health programs for their school communities.
Longform Brandon Frye and Nashia Weems of No Label Juice. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi business changes include fresh-squeezed juice, cafe in an auto shop, and Regal Beagle revamp

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 28, 2022
We caught up with two new businesses – one selling juice, the other coffee – and an established bar and grill making some big changes.
Innovation News Art at last year's A2 Artoberfest. Arts and Culture

A2 Artoberfest returns, bringing a more intimate art fair to Ann Arbor

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, September 28, 2022
The event will feature 100 jury-selected artists, live entertainment, food vendors, art activities, and beverages from local brewing companies along North Fourth Avenue and East Ann Street.
Innovation News Tyrone Bridges with a car load of refurbished computers to be given away. Technology and Innovation

Ypsi Township nonprofit refurbishes computers for giveaway, seeking to bridge digital divide

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 28, 2022
An Ypsilanti Township-based nonprofit called Behavior Workshop recently gave away nine refurbished Dell computers to local low-income families.
Innovation News The satellite clerk's office at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. Community Development

Ann Arbor clerk's office opens satellite locations on U-M campus for November election

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, September 28, 2022
The locations allow citizens, particularly students who may have just recently become eligible to vote or changed addresses, a convenient alternative to visiting the city clerk’s main office at City Hall.
Innovation News The 2019 Tech Talk at the Michigan Theater. Technology and Innovation

a2Tech360 returns with week of events celebrating Ann Arbor tech

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, September 28, 2022
This year's program boasts over 20 mostly free events including pitch competitions, a podcast, live music, panels, awards, and TED-style talks.
Longform Michigan produce at the lunch counter at George Long Elementary School in Grass Lake. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Major expansion coming for program that offers schools "10 Cents a Meal" to serve Michigan produce

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 22, 2022
The budget for the state of Michigan's 10 Cents a Meal has more than doubled each of the past two years, with $9.3 million available in the coming fiscal year to help schools purchase local fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
Partner Content Wayne State University chemical engineering student Renee O’Neill Second Wave - MichiganTechnology and Innovation

Mi STEM Forward Program Leads the Way for Student Success

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 22, 2022
Michigan is leading the way in diverse mobility technologies. The University Research Corridor is an alliance of the state’s three leading research institutions, dedicated to driving the regional economy. Through the Michigan STEM Forward program, students are connecting with STEM-focused internships at some of the state’s leading innovative companies.   
Longform An YpsiWrites Love Letters to Ypsilanti booth at the Ypsilanti Depot Town Farmers Market. Arts and Culture

Ypsi residents celebrate city's bicentennial by writing Love Letters to Ypsilanti

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 21, 2022
The nonprofit YpsiWrites is distributing postcards for residents to write about why they love their city, and the resulting love letters will be displayed during bicentennial celebrations next year.
Longform Linda Edwards-Brown, Stafford Watts, and Jeanice Townsend at The Divine Nine's Washtenaw County School Board Candidates' Forum. Community Development

Washtenaw County's historically Black frats and sororities have low visibility but major impact

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 21, 2022
The service-minded members of the historically Black fraternities and sororities known as the "Divine Nine" have been serving the Washtenaw County community under the radar for decades.
Innovation News Students and a teacher in the current WAVE high school program. Kids and Education

Washtenaw County alliance receives funding to create Ypsi-based virtual middle school

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 21, 2022
The Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education recently received funding to open a new Ypsilanti-based virtual middle school program that will be available to students across Washtenaw County starting in autumn of 2023.  
Innovation News Ann Arbor city logo Sustainability

Ann Arbor challenges residents to compete for greatest energy savings

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, September 21, 2022
The Race to Zero Energy Challenge will challenge Ann Arbor homeowners and renters to see who can save the most energy before the end of December. 
Innovation News EIRO in Grand Rapids. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor nonprofit and speaker company collaborate on massive interactive sculpture in Grand Rapids

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, September 21, 2022
Leon Speakers and CultureVerse teamed up to build EIRO, a three-story tower that responds to human interaction through light and sound, for Grand Rapids' ArtPrize event.
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Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.
Longform The RE:CLAIM Project exhibit being installed at the Washtenaw County Courthouse. Arts and Culture

Artists set to take over Washtenaw County courthouse in unprecedented project

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, September 14, 2022
Five Washtenaw County nonprofits, in partnership with the Washtenaw County Trial Court, will present an unprecedented artistic "court takeover" called the RE:CLAIM Project for eight weeks starting Sept. 15.
Longform Janis Keller with her ElliQ unit. Technology and Innovation

Ypsi Meals on Wheels combats social isolation by offering robotic companions for clients

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 14, 2022
Many local older adults have felt isolated or lonely, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, but now a robot called ElliQ will keep some of them company.
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Hasini and Harshini Anand are members of Corner Health Center's Youth Leadership Council and mental health advocates.

 


   Voices of Youth
Concentrate's Voices of Youth series features content created by Washtenaw County youth in partnership with Concentrate mentors, as well as feature stories by adult writers that examine issues of importance to local youth. Read the stories below:
 

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