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Ypsilanti District Library Social Worker Kat Layton, Head of Youth Services Jodi Krahnke, and Teen Librarian Kelly Pedersen Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch.
Photo: Ypsilanti District Library Social Worker Kat Layton, Head of Youth Services Jodi Krahnke, and Teen Librarian Kelly Pedersen Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch. Doug Coombe

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SAHI Cosmetics wins $100,000 investment in AOL founder's Rise of the Rest competition

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 18, 2017
One of eight local companies who participated in the pitch competition, SAHI Cosmetics has experienced remarkable success since launching just last December.
Innovation News Genomenon CEO Mike Klein. Technology and Innovation

Genomenon offers free edition of genomic search engine for clinical, research, and academic clients

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 18, 2017
The release of the free edition is meant as an altruistic move that will benefit the entire field of genetic analysis, as well as a helpful way for Genomenon to fine-tune its product as it prepares for wider distribution. 
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Washtenaw County grapples with barriers to ending youth homelessness

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 11, 2017
Advocates are hard at work trying to assist the county's homeless youth, who number over 1,000. But barriers to success range from getting young people a government ID to lack of affordable housing.
Feature Story Zac Fosler and Marquan Jackson at New Parkridge Community Development

Rethinking and revamping Ypsi's public housing

Brianna KellyWednesday, October 11, 2017
The Ypsilanti Housing Commission's housing complexes have made a dramatic transformation over the past five years as they've transitioned from traditional public housing to a public-private partnership model.
Innovation News Participants at work at a recent GLOWorkshop. Arts and Culture

Free workshops invite Ypsi residents to create luminaries, costumes for ypsiGLOW

Brianna KellyWednesday, October 11, 2017
The nighttime ypsiGLOW festival returns for its second year on Oct. 27, and organizers want to make sure all members of the community have the opportunity to participate.
Innovation News Running Start founder Debra Power. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship program for kids to launch in Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 11, 2017
As a child, Ann Arbor entrepreneur Debra Power dreamed of attending a class that would teach her how to start a business. Now, as an adult, she's making that dream come true for local kids.
Innovation News Web designer and WordCamp speaker Emerson Jeffries. Technology and Innovation

13-year-old entrepreneur among speakers at Ann Arbor's fourth annual WordCamp conference

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 11, 2017
Emerson Jeffries started building websites while playing "school" in his basement. Now he'll be presenting to an annual conference on good web development practices.
Innovation News Staffers at Soft Lesion Analytics, one of this year's Accelerate Michigan semifinalists. Entrepreneurship

12 Ann Arbor companies named semifinalists in Accelerate Michigan competition

Wednesday, October 11, 2017
The state’s largest gathering of high-growth, high-tech companies and venture investors offers $1 million in prizes, including a $500,000 grand prize.
Feature Story Kayj Michelle Arts and Culture

Ypsi artists on what draws them and what their community needs next

Brianna KellyWednesday, October 4, 2017
Artists flock to Ypsi's creative energy, historic affordability, and opportunities for professional advancement – and they're eager to keep it that way.
Feature Story Kath and John Roos at RoosRoast Liberty Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor's power couples: Sharing a life – and a business

Elizabeth PearceWednesday, October 4, 2017
What's the secret to maintaining a business in Ann Arbor? Numerous local business owners would say that it's being married (or engaged) to your business partner. We talked to three of them.
Feature Story Alana Baldwin, 18-year-old senior at River Rouge High School Healthy Communities

Seeking help: how metro Detroiters heal from childhood trauma

Claire CharltonWednesday, October 4, 2017
Childhood trauma is pervasive, affecting children across the socioeconomic spectrum. If undetected and untreated, its negative effects can follow a child into adulthood. Fortunately, it's never too late to diagnose and treat. 
Innovation News Mark Maynard stands in front of Deja Vu. Community Development

Blogger creates community project to document life in Ypsi this weekend

Brianna KellyWednesday, October 4, 2017
Mark Maynard is encouraging Ypsi residents to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of their town this weekend in order to create a digital time capsule via social media.
Innovation News Ted Dacko. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor businessman's $185 million deal featured in sequel to bestselling business strategy book

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 4, 2017
In 2008 Ted Dacko turned the struggling Ann Arbor-based company HealthMedia around and sold it at a profit. The authors of Blue Ocean Strategy took notice and included the story in their new book.
Innovation News FlexRide logo. Transportation

New door-to-door ridesharing service expands public transit options in Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 4, 2017
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority saw considerable demand for transit in Ypsi Township, but not enough density to merit a traditional bus route. So the authority got creative.
Innovation News Leon Timbre MT bookshelf speakers. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor's Leon Speakers celebrates 20th anniversary with public event

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 4, 2017
The event, which also aims to spotlight other Michigan audio equipment manufacturers, will feature live music, food, and craft beer.
Video Wings painted on the side of Educate Youth clubhouse. Arts and Culture

Art project invites kids to build giant wings across Ypsi

Christopher SlatWednesday, September 27, 2017
We took a look at some of the wings created so far by the Community Wing Project and spoke with creator Elisa Guyton about the inspiration behind her initiative.
Feature Story SMART bus in downtown Detroit Transportation

What's next for regional transit in Southeast Michigan? An update after the 2016 millage failure

Aaron MondryWednesday, September 27, 2017
In 2016 a ballot initiative that would have greatly improved our region's public transit failed. But those invested in the success of regional transit have conducted a postmortem, and are regrouping for another attempt. 
Feature Story La Torre Taqueria's beef tacos. Arts and Culture

5 hidden gems of Washtenaw County's food scene

Jenn McKeeWednesday, September 27, 2017
Despite our diverse local food scene, we often hear the same old standbys brought up as the area's best restaurants. We set out to explore great local eateries that fly under the radar.
Feature Story Linda French outside of Sidetrack Bar & Grill Economic Development

Digging into Depot Town's latest resurgence

Brianna KellyWednesday, September 27, 2017
The popular Ypsi neighborhood has undergone multiple cycles of reinvigoration over decades. The latest is bringing reinvestment, new investment, and some concerns about capacity.
Innovation News Flowers Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor-area flower growers band together to form Michigan's first flower co-op

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 27, 2017
Aiming to tap into consumer interest in buying local, flowers from the 11 growers in the Michigan Flower Growers' Cooperative are now available at an Ann Arbor florist.
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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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