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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 Newfangled abstract Entrepreneurship

Busch's, North Peak team up to create exclusive Newfangled Pale Ale

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 8, 2017
The beer is the third in a series of Busch's exclusive brews made by Michigan brewers with Michigan ingredients.
Innovation News Brackets for Good logo Community Development

Brackets for Good pits Ann Arbor-area nonprofits against each other for $10,000 prize

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 8, 2017
Thirty-eight local nonprofits are competing this year in the March Madness-inspired charitable giving tournament, sponsored by Valeo Financial Advisors' Ann Arbor office.
Feature Story Deb Anderson with a photo of her grandmother and Youth For Understanding Founder Rachel Andresen Kids and Education

From Cold War to travel ban, Ann Arbor-founded exchange program promotes "one-on-one diplomacy"

Eric GallippoWednesday, March 1, 2017
Youth For Understanding has become one of the largest intercultural exchange programs in the world, having helped exchange 250,000 students worldwide.
Feature Story Figures point at the viewer in Yuan Goangming's film Indication. Arts and Culture

Essential arts events for March 2017

Omari RushWednesday, March 1, 2017
A monthly guide to events that are moving Washtenaw County's arts scene forward in innovative and exciting ways.
Innovation News FlexDex cofounder Shorya Awtar, FlexDex chief marketing officer Greg Bowles, and surgeon and FlexDex cofounder James Geiger hold FlexDex surgical devices. Technology and Innovation

FlexDex begins shipping low-cost surgical tool designed to replace robotic system

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 1, 2017
The device can be used in minimally invasive surgical procedures that previously required either a cumbersome straight-stick device or a $2 million robotic system.
Innovation News ContentOro logo Entrepreneurship

ContentOro nabs Fortune 1000 clients with quality web content, good word of mouth

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 1, 2017
The Ann Arbor company used its partnership with major publishers to create high-quality web content for major clients including Citrix and Pet Supplies Plus. 
Innovation News Clinc founder Jason Mars Technology and Innovation

Clinc closes $6.3 million funding round, eyes major clients for AI financial assistant

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 1, 2017
The Ann Arbor-based company developed Finie, which allows users to have a natural conversation with their own bank accounts.
Feature Story Donald Harrison at Ypsi Experimental Space Arts and Culture

Cool Jobs: Donald Harrison on filmmaking and his new Ypsi event space

Patti F. SmithWednesday, February 22, 2017
Since moving on from his position as executive director of the Ann Arbor Film Festival, the Ypsi resident has made an award-winning video for the Ann Arbor District Library and cofounded the Ypsi Experimental Space.
Feature Story Janet Jackson Diversity

Local elected officials of color on race and politics in the age of Trump, part 3

Patrick DunnWednesday, February 22, 2017
This concluding installment features a variety of local elected officials of color, ranging from Washtenaw County commissioner Alicia Ping to Detroit district court judge Larry Williams. 
Feature Story Librarians at Ann Arbor's Carnegie library. Arts and Culture

The Backstory: How Ann Arbor's libraries went public

Patti F. SmithWednesday, February 22, 2017
Funded by private dues and donations, libraries arose in Ann Arbor almost as soon as the city was founded. But government-sponsored public libraries took more time, trial, and error to get going.
Development News Map of proposed Ann Arbor to Traverse City rail line. Transportation

Ann Arbor-to-Traverse rail feasibility study moves forward with funding

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 22, 2017
An advocacy group based in Traverse City is leading an initiative to bring back regular passenger train service between southeast and northwest Michigan, with a goal of having it operational by 2025.
Innovation News 300 N. Huron. Technology and Innovation

Ypsi software company moves to historic building, receives $10,000 grant to upgrade

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 22, 2017
White Pine Software Technologies will add fiber optic internet access to its new office space at 300 N. Huron, which is over 100 years old and once served as Ypsi's town hall.
Innovation News Zell Lurie Institute executive director Stewart Thornhill with Michigan Business Challenge winner Shelly Sahi. Entrepreneurship

Cosmetics company wins best business at Michigan Business Challenge

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 22, 2017
Sahi Cosmetics, which focuses on products for Arab, Latina, and Indian women with skin tones that can be difficult to find makeup for, took home a total award of $27,000.
Innovation News Genomenon logo. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor tech startup launches cancer diagnosis tool cataloging 3.3 million medical articles

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 22, 2017
The Mastermind software automates searching and sorting through articles on genetic variants, so pathologists and research laboratories can focus on understanding the results of DNA testing.
Feature Story Pontiac Councilwoman Doris Taylor Burks at Pontiac City Hall Diversity

Local elected officials of color on race and politics in the age of Trump, part 2

Patrick DunnWednesday, February 15, 2017
City council members of color from Ypsilanti, Detroit, and Pontiac weigh in on tackling a volatile political climate and how public perceptions have affected their careers.
Feature Story Peter Allen at his Ann Arbor office Economic Development

Beyond the high-rises: How development outside downtown is changing Ann Arbor

Jon ZemkeWednesday, February 15, 2017
While the construction of new high-rises in downtown Ann Arbor captures many of the headlines, development outside of downtown is still playing a significant role in Ann Arbor's evolution.
Development News Citizens for Ypsi logo. Economic Development

Ypsilanti residents launch new millage campaign for Water Street debt retirement

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 15, 2017
Organizers are optimistic because the 2016 defeat of a similar millage came down to less than 40 votes.
Innovation News 2030 District logo. Sustainability

New Ann Arbor 2030 district will cut energy use in half for participating properties

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 15, 2017
Modeled after similar districts in cities including Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Austin, the 2030 District is a private-public partnership aimed at reducing energy and water use and vehicle emissions.
Innovation News A display shows a game of Connect Four at the Atomic Games. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor software developer chooses new hires with AI Connect Four tournament

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 15, 2017
Seventeen aspiring developers were invited to compete in the 2017 Atomic Games in January, resulting in three new hires for Atomic Object's Ann Arbor office.
Feature Story Rouhani Foulkes and Kiki Louya at The Farmer's Hand Healthy Communities

Detroit and Ann Arbor are working together to spread all-local grocery stores nationwide

Patrick DunnWednesday, February 8, 2017
A grocery store selling exclusively local products in Ann Arbor is only two years old, but it's already directly inspired a similar business in Corktown.
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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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