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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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Innovation News Jermaine Dickerson meets a young attendee at a Hero Nation fundraiser at Go! Ice Cream. Diversity

Hero Nation comic con aims to boost minority representation in superhero culture

Brianna KellyWednesday, August 30, 2017
Ypsi artist Jermaine Dickerson founded the convention, which is the first major initiative for a broader movement aimed at uplifting marginalized groups through comic books.
Innovation News An Urban Ashes table at the Detroit Foundation Hotel. Economic Development

Ann Arbor picture frame manufacturer employing former prisoners expands business, moves to Saline

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 30, 2017
Having expanded its successful business to include building custom furniture, Urban Ashes recently moved into a new location in Saline.
Feature Story Christopher Porter at the Ann Arbor District Library's Downtown Library Arts and Culture

Who cares about arts criticism in Washtenaw County?

Jenn McKeeWednesday, August 23, 2017
As professional critics have dwindled, local artists and producers are bemoaning the effects that a lack of local criticism has had on the quality of our arts scene.
Feature Story The Sustainability Planning Subcommittee meets on Aug. 17. Sustainability

Subcommittee begins work on Ypsi's sustainability plan

Brianna KellyWednesday, August 23, 2017
The sustainability plan is starting small, but sustainability commissioners say it stands to have major implications for development projects, the city's urban poor, and local businesses.
Feature Story Beth Ernat at Ypsilanti CIty Hall Community Development

Ypsi's Water Street debt is officially getting paid off. How did we get here and what's next?

Brianna KellyWednesday, August 23, 2017
Community debate over the debt on the troubled city property was resolved when voters approved a millage to pay it off this August, but there's considerably more history to Water Street than that – and much more to come.
Innovation News Pitch Ypsi organizer Kristin Gapske. Entrepreneurship

Pitch Ypsi competition returns with $5,000 prize for entrepreneurs

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 23, 2017
The inaugural Pitch Ypsi event in March drew so much attention that organizers have already launched a second one.
Innovation News NewFoundry CEO Richard Chang. Technology and Innovation

NewFoundry makes Inc. 5000 list, mulls move out of Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 23, 2017
The software company has enjoyed three-year revenue growth of over 300 percent, but continuing to find space in Ann Arbor may become a problem.
Feature Story Kickball at the Summer Playground Program Kids and Education

Free neighborhood summer camps engage underprivileged Ypsi-area kids

Brianna KellyWednesday, August 16, 2017
This year more than 150 kids registered for the Summer Playground Program, which provides two weeks of educational and recreational activities at three different playgrounds.
Feature Story No More Parties in AA poster. Arts and Culture

No More Parties in AA festival returns to EMU campus

Brianna KellyWednesday, August 16, 2017
A student-led music festival aiming to counteract some commonly held assumptions about the local music scene and give exposure to lesser-known artists is returning for its second year in Ypsi.
Innovation News All Things Detroit organizer Jennyfer Crawford. Entrepreneurship

Detroit entrepreneur brings 20 small business pop-ups to Briarwood Mall

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 16, 2017
Jennyfer Crawford's "All Things Detroit" events have completely filled up Eastern Market. Now she's looking to expose small Detroit-area businesses to new markets.
Innovation News The interior of Modelon's Ann Arbor office. Technology and Innovation

Swedish software company aims to expand Ann Arbor presence

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 16, 2017
Modelon is finding success with a "bottom-up" approach that allows all employees to bring innovative ideas to the table.
Innovation News Intern Nicole Raymond talks with Google's Eric Wortman. Kids and Education

Summer internship program pairs students with local startups, expert mentors

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 16, 2017
Now in its third year, the Digital Summer Clinic Internship Program is a partnership between Eastern Michigan University's Center for Digital Engagement and Ann Arbor SPARK.
Feature Story Owners Paul Balcom and Eli Morrissey at The Rocket Candy & Novelties Economic Development

Downtown Ypsi businesses create community of collaboration

Brianna KellyWednesday, August 9, 2017
Numerous downtown Ypsi business owners are working together to help new businesses get started, as well as doing what they can to support and promote existing businesses.
Feature Story CEO Carl Erickson and Avery Williamson at Atomic Object Technology and Innovation

Is Ann Arbor's tech industry welcoming to women?

Natalie BurgWednesday, August 9, 2017
Local women in the field say there's still lots of room for improvement in a field that has historically been tough for them, but it's getting better.
Feature Story Alexa Dietz. Arts and Culture

Ypsi artist brings Ann Arbor and Ypsi businesses, artists together for Ozone House benefit

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 9, 2017
The event will be one of the first for the newly opened Electric Eye Cafe just north of downtown Ann Arbor. 
Innovation News Jim Summers and his dog Zoey at H.E.H. Human Electric Hybrids. Entrepreneurship

Electric bike company moves from basement operation to Ypsi storefront

Brianna KellyWednesday, August 9, 2017
H.E.H. Human Electric Hybrids' electric bicycle shop opened just weeks ago, but it's already attracted customers from as far as Toronto and delivered products as far away as Mackinaw City.
Innovation News The Duo Mobile app and single sign-in screen used by businesses and their employees. Technology and Innovation

Duo Security partners with VMware to improve cybersecurity for employees working remotely

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 9, 2017
Employees using their own laptops and tablets can be a big security headache for IT departments. Duo's partnership with VMware aims to change that.
Innovation News Clinc cofounder Jason Mars Entrepreneurship

Military members can now converse with their bank accounts, thanks to Ann Arbor company

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 9, 2017
Ann Arbor-based Clinc recently began a 90-day pilot program of its AI banking assistant for the United Services Automobile Association.
Innovation News Pileated Brewing Co. owners Andrew Collins and Jay Howe. Entrepreneurship

New craft brewery and tasting room opens on Ann Arbor's south side

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 9, 2017
Two Ann Arbor high school teachers and home brewers have opened Pileated Brewing Co.
Feature Story Melvin Parson at We The People Growers Association gardens Healthy Communities

Ypsi Township farmer plants seeds of change for formerly incarcerated residents

Brianna KellyWednesday, August 2, 2017
Melvin Parson spent 13 years of his life incarcerated on and off. Now he's the proprietor of a young farm that supplies numerous Ypsi and Ann Arbor restaurants, and he recently hired his first employee returning home from prison.
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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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