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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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Innovation News Ann Arbor Distilling Co. logo. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor Distilling Co. gins win national awards

Eric GallippoWednesday, April 12, 2017
Although the distillery has only been in business for a little over a year, its craft beer-inspired approach to spirits is drawing major accolades.
Feature Story Time Jumpers in class Kids and Education

Unearthing Detroit: WSU program teaches Chelsea kids the value of archaeology

Andy ReidWednesday, April 5, 2017
Time Jumpers is a Wayne State University Archaeology Department program where professors and graduate students introduce local students to archaeology through fun, hands-on activities. 
Feature Story Rendering of Michigan Avenue redesign Transportation

Michigan's highway: The future of Michigan Avenue, our state's most important road

Aaron MondryWednesday, April 5, 2017
In part three of our series on Michigan's highway, we look at the people and projects that will result in massive changes to the buildings, the infrastructure, and the very way we use Michigan Avenue.
Feature Story Ann Arbor artist Niki Williams, whose work will be featured in the inaugural Straight Up show at Alley Bar. Arts and Culture

Essential arts events for April 2017

Omari RushWednesday, April 5, 2017
Our monthly guide to innovative Washtenaw County arts events includes an interactive art installation at Ann Arbor Distilling Co. and a one-night art show at Alley Bar.
Innovation News This year's Greenlight Michigan winners. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor startups take top prizes in MSU business plan competition

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 5, 2017
Swim coaching app MySwimPro took the $40,000 grand prize at the Greenlight Michigan competition, while eco-friendly animal feed producer Kulisha took the $6,500 first place award in the undergraduate category.
Innovation News Invest Detroit Ventures logo. Entrepreneurship

First Capital Fund established to help Michigan's early-stage startups thrive

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 5, 2017
Supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and New Economy Initiative, the fund's goal is to raise $4.2 million in two years and offer up to $150,000 in capital to early-stage startups. 
Feature Story Chuck Warpehoski at the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice Community Development

Cool Jobs: Chuck Warpehoski pursues peace and justice in the Trump era

Patti F. SmithWednesday, March 29, 2017
Warpehoski may be best known to locals as an Ann Arbor city council member, but his day job is heading up the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice.
Innovation News G2 Consulting Ann Arbor office manager Jason Stoops. Technology and Innovation

G2 Consulting to double office space, add staff in Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 29, 2017
The Troy-based geotechnical engineering services firm has worked on prominent projects including the Arbor Hills shopping center since opening here three years ago.
Innovation News Jason Yaeger, senior director of solutions architecture and security officer at Online Tech. Technology and Innovation

Online Tech and Actifio partner to make long-term data storage cheaper, easier

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 29, 2017
Rapidly changing technology can make it difficult to retain and retrieve old files in useful formats, but a new partnership between Ann Arbor's Online Tech and Massachusetts-based Actifio aims to address that challenge.
Innovation News 2017's Environmental Excellence Award recipients. Sustainability

Zingerman's among 2017 Washtenaw County Environmental Excellence Award winners

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 29, 2017
The awards are given to area businesses and nonprofits that show excellence in the areas of waste reduction and recycling, water quality protection, and pollution prevention initiatives and compliance. 
Feature Story Mark Maynard at Landline Creative Labs. Economic Development

Michigan's highway: The present state of Michigan Avenue, our state's most important road

Aaron MondryWednesday, March 22, 2017
In part two of our series on "Michigan's Highway," we look at the extraordinary economic resurgence that's taken place in recent years along commercial strips and downtowns on Michigan Avenue.
Development News Draft hike-bike trail map courtesy of Matthaei-Nichols. Healthy Communities

New hike-bike path to connect Matthaei botanical gardens to B2B trail

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 22, 2017
The project, which seeks to eliminate a "harrowing" experience for cyclists on Dixboro Road, is targeting a fall completion date.
Development News Renovations at the Ark. Economic Development

Ark renovation project wins award from Washtenaw Contractors Association

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 22, 2017
Laborers from 15 different trades gave the legendary venue a new concession and bar area, updated lighting, new food and beverage service areas, and upgraded finishes in just four weeks over the winter holidays.
Innovation News Flooding in Ann Arbor in June 2013. Sustainability

Grant helps Ann Arbor, other Midwest cities brace for climate change effects

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 22, 2017
The program will help Ann Arbor develop vulnerability assessments for use in city planning and budgeting, and to prepare for climate impacts such as high heat days or floods.
Feature Story Katie McGowan and Leslie Raymond at the Ann Arbor Film Festival Office Arts and Culture

How the Ann Arbor Film Festival renewed its commitment to making experimental film relevant

Patrick DunnWednesday, March 15, 2017
With a more democratic film selection process, a more diverse range of filmmakers, and a more open-minded definition of what experimental film can be, the festival is looking to bring new faces to the table this year.
Innovation News Conceptual renderings for Grove Studios' shipping container studio spaces. Entrepreneurship

Concept for shipping-container studio spaces wins $5,000 in inaugural Pitch Ypsi competition

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 15, 2017
The manager of Ypsi's recently opened Grove Studios is pursuing innovative new ways to create reliable and affordable space for local artists to work.
Innovation News An Edible Project care package. Entrepreneurship

Edible Project app makes eating out easier for those with dietary restrictions

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 15, 2017
The app has quickly added new users since a publicity stunt last week that distributed 1,000 care packages across Ann Arbor.
Innovation News TEDxYDL logo Community Development

Sold-out Ypsi TEDx event announces speakers, plots livestream

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 15, 2017
Free tickets for the event sold out two hours after they became available, but you may still be able to catch 10 local speakers' talks on the theme of "interdependence" online.
Video Akervall screenshot Entrepreneurship

Jan Akervall on how roller derby helped him launch an Inc. 5000 company in Saline

Matthew LewisWednesday, March 8, 2017
Akervall told his Moth-style story in January at Startup Story Night in Hamtramck, a storytelling event hosted by NPR personality Glynn Washington.
Feature Story Michigan Avenue, year unknown Transportation

Michigan's highway: The history of Michigan Avenue, our state's most important road

Aaron MondryWednesday, March 8, 2017
Michigan Avenue has arguably been the most important road in the state. In the first of a three-part series on the road, we look at the history of Michigan Avenue, from its construction along the Sauk Trail to its recognition as a Historic Heritage Route.
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