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Students in Huron High School's Culinary and Hospitality class, with instructor Samantha Dye third from right.
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Feature Story D'Real Graham Community Development

Is there still time to nip Ypsi's affordability crisis in the bud?

Ben Connor BarrieWednesday, June 21, 2017
The arrival of a few trendy, upscale businesses has recently prompted debate about changes to the character of the community – but residents will tell you the real concern is all about rents.
Innovation News Camel Group logo. Economic Development

China's Camel Energy to add 41 jobs with new Pittsfield Township R&D center

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 21, 2017
The battery company will invest $4.6 million in the new facility, which received a nearly $300,000 incentive from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Innovation News Argus Farm Stop's West Liberty location. Entrepreneurship

Argus Farm Stop to open second location in Ann Arbor's Burns Park

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 21, 2017
Argus owners mentored a Burns Park resident who wanted to start a market in his neighborhood, then stepped in to manage the project when he decided he wasn't in a position to open the store himself.
Feature Story Patricia Wheeler Arts and Culture

From child's play to serious entertainment: How storytelling became a hot commodity in Ann Arbor

Jenn McKeeWednesday, June 14, 2017
Thanks to events hosted by The Moth and the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild – as well as one-off indie shows – more and more people are looking to connect with others by sharing (or hearing) stories in a public place.
Development News Solar panel installation in progress atop Ypsi's fire station. Sustainability

With firehouse solar installation, Ypsi continues rise as national solar power leader

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 14, 2017
Ypsi now narrowly beats out San Francisco for the 17th highest solar production per capita nationwide, and it has the highest solar production per capita in Michigan by far.
Innovation News WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca (left) is joined onstage at the Mackinac Policy Conference by (from left) Roger Curtis, director of the Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development; Dr. Curtis Ivery, chancellor of Wayne County Community Transportation

Washtenaw Community College-led consortium to develop workforce for American Center for Mobility

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 14, 2017
The office will allow WCC staff to coordinate with ACM to develop mobility curricula, certificates, and degrees, as well as apprenticeship and internship programs.
Innovation News A2 Health Hacks founders Neelima Ramaraju, Diane Bouis, Britt Johnson, and Beatrix Balogh. Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor Health Hacks Weekend invites broad range of participants to address barriers to care

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 14, 2017
Participants will tackle solutions to problems that prevent people from receiving appropriate care, from affordability to transportation to difficulties taking time off work.
Video Holmes Elementary student A'Nya Wells with her sculpture. Kids and Education

How a collaborative after-school arts program transformed Ypsi's Holmes Elementary

Christopher Slat and Patrick DunnWednesday, June 7, 2017
A new student-designed sculpture garden on the school's front lawn is the product of FLY Art Center's mission to create an after-school arts program that leaves a lasting impact.
Feature Story Community Action Network students work on living wall mosaics. Arts and Culture

Essential arts events for June 2017: Apps in the gallery, immigration, and a living wall

Omari RushWednesday, June 7, 2017
Our picks for this month's essential arts events include an exhibition that "remixes" art and technology, an empathy-building take on the immigrant experience, and an elementary student exhibition.
Innovation News SpellBound CEO and Tech Talk presenter Christina York. Technology and Innovation

Annual open house for 70 Ann Arbor tech businesses adds TED-style "Tech Talks"

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 7, 2017
Ann Arbor SPARK's Tech Trek event allows for one-on-one personal conversation between companies and attendees, but it's hard to go deep. With Tech Talks, participating companies will have more time to communicate their missions to a larger audience.
Innovation News Demonstration art for the Matterhorn app. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor's Court Innovations attracts $1.8 million in Series A funding

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 7, 2017
The funding will allow Court Innovations to expand its Matterhorn product, which facilitates a variety of online interactions between defendants and the court system, nationwide.
Innovation News Chris Rizik Entrepreneurship

Renaissance Venture Capital Fund CEO named finalist for regional Entrepreneur of the Year award

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 7, 2017
Chris Rizik is one of several Ann Arbor-area nominees for the award, along with Jan and Sassa Akervall of Akervall Technologies, Phil Brabbs of Torrent Consulting, and Doug Armstrong of North Star Reach.
Feature Story Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues chairwoman Sally Hart Petersen Healthy Communities

Is Ann Arbor accessible for people with disabilities?

Patti F. SmithWednesday, May 24, 2017
Ann Arbor has done quite a bit for residents with disabilities, but people with disabilities and their advocates say there is still room for improvement.
Innovation News The entrance to Barracuda's office in downtown Ann Arbor. Economic Development

Barracuda to fill downtown Ann Arbor office with 115 new hires

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 24, 2017
If the IT security company wants to expand again, it might need to look into moving out of the former Borders bookstore space downtown.
Innovation News Warmilu CEO and founder Grace Hsia. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor "Woman in Tech" award nominee discusses challenges of being a female tech leader

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 24, 2017
Grace Hsia says it's sometimes been difficult to convince suppliers that she was a CEO and that her woman-led company should be taken seriously.
Innovation News New head bartender Ian Youngs behind the bar at Vinology. Arts and Culture

New Vinology head bartender returns home from Colorado with bartending trends on the brain

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 24, 2017
When creating a custom drink, Ian Youngs says he starts by asking if there's anything the customer hates, and then follows up by asking: "What do you want to dream about tonight?"
Feature Story Andrea Plevek and Teresa Gillotti of Washtenaw County's OCED Community Development

Ann Arbor knows it has an affordability problem. But where's the solution?

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 17, 2017
More than two years after a county-commissioned study provided hard data that many members of the middle class can't afford to live in the city, there still isn't a consensus on how to address the problem.
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Innovation News Motawi Tileworks founder Nawal Motawi. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor's Motawi Tileworks and Menlo Innovations named to Forbes' top 25 small companies list

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 17, 2017
The second annual list recognizes American companies that have "sound models, strong balance sheets, and steady profits."
Innovation News A concert in Cultivate's beer garden. Arts and Culture

Cultivate to host 10-week "Sundays in the Garden" concert series

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 17, 2017
The Ypsi series echoes summerlong events like Sonic Lunch or the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, which have both become local entertainment institutions.
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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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