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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 Yousef Rabhi at the Michigan State Capitol Diversity

Local elected officials of color on race and politics in the age of Trump, part 1State representatives

Patrick DunnWednesday, February 8, 2017
State representatives of color from Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Detroit weigh in on tackling a volatile political climate and how public perceptions have affected their careers.
Development News Cafe Ollie logo Entrepreneurship

Café Ollie to relaunch and expand with fine dining and craft cocktails

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 8, 2017
Owners have dropped their plans to sell the café and are aiming to reopen their business as two separate new restaurants in mid-March.
Innovation News Sunseed Farm at Wolverine State Brewing Co. Healthy Communities

Through farm partnership, Wolverine State brewery becomes a produce pickup spot

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 8, 2017
In the latest collaboration between the Ann Arbor brewery and Dexter's Sunseed Farm, CSA members can now grab a beer while they pick up their produce.
Innovation News New Desai Accelerator managing director Angela Kujava. Entrepreneurship

U-M Desai business accelerator welcomes new managing director, eclectic new startups

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 8, 2017
The latest startups to receive mentorship and a $25,000 investment through the accelerator range from a community healthy eating app to a recruiting network for college coaches.
Innovation News A conference room at GO Where Meetings Matter. Entrepreneurship

Pittsfield Twp. alternative conference center finds local success, national recognition

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 8, 2017
After 25 years of sitting in boring and unproductive meetings herself, the owner of GO Where Meetings Matter started brainstorming ways to make meetings more comfortable, affordable, and productive.
Feature Story Tammi Moyer Diversity

The struggles and small victories of being transgender in Washtenaw County

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 25, 2017
Common concerns among members of the local transgender community include adequate legal protection, access to services, and misconceptions about who they are and who gets to decide that.
Feature Story Archival photo of Colonial Lanes' interior. Arts and Culture

The Backstory: "Seductive wooden balls" (or, the controversial history of bowling in Ann Arbor)

Patti F. SmithWednesday, January 25, 2017
The popular sport has prompted several bowling alleys – and some surprisingly restrictive legislation – in town since the late 1800s.
Development News Conceptual rendering of the planned test facility at Willow Run. Transportation

USDOT designation puts Willow Run automated vehicle test grounds in national network

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 25, 2017
Ypsilanti Township's American Center for Mobility will share and develop best practices with 10 similar facilities nationwide through USDOT's Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds Pilot.
Innovation News Pitch Ypsi $5000 logo Entrepreneurship

New pitch competition offers $5,000 prize for eastern Washtenaw County entrepreneurs

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 25, 2017
The Pitch Ypsi $5000 competition is especially seeking businesses that will impact the Ypsilanti community in a positive way.
Innovation News Decode Detroit clue at the Lunch Room. Entrepreneurship

Pittsfield Twp. "escape room" visitors hunt new puzzles in Kerrytown businesses

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 25, 2017
After defeating an "adolescent artificial intelligence" at Decode Detroit's escape room, visitors may now continue their experience with a scavenger hunt at Ann Arbor businesses.
Feature Story Dana Forrester and James Trunko at Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlor Economic Development

Exiles off Main Street: How former downtown Ann Arbor businesses are thriving in new locations

Jason BuchananWednesday, January 18, 2017
Many beloved businesses have swapped prime downtown real estate for more remote spots – but so far they're counting more pros than cons.
Innovation News FarmLogs logo Technology and Innovation

After $22 million funding round, FarmLogs still "home to stay" in Ann Arbor

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 18, 2017
The company's farm management software is now used on over one-third of the nation's row crop farms.
Innovation News Geostellar logo Sustainability

New Ann Arbor Solar Club eases hassle, cuts costs of going solar

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 18, 2017
The new partnership between the city of Ann Arbor, local nonprofits, and an online solar marketplace aims to boost solar usage among Washtenaw County homeowners.
Innovation News AI meetups Technology and Innovation

SPARK East to launch meetup series on artificial intelligence

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 18, 2017
All questions are welcome, whether you're curious about how to make AI work for your business or you're just wondering if "Terminator" is actually going to happen.
Feature Story Victoria Green and the downtown Ann Arbor District Library Arts and Culture

Cool Jobs: AADL board member Victoria Green on the future of Ann Arbor's libraries

Patti F. SmithWednesday, January 11, 2017
Ann Arbor rejected a 2012 bond proposal to renovate the downtown library, but one of the library's newest board members says the community is still open to rejuvenating the space.
Development News One of the proposed Ann Arbor commuter rail stops on Depot Street Transportation

Ann Arbor train station design work could forge ahead without site decision

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 11, 2017
Although still awaiting federal approval on a site, Ann Arbor City Council is set to vote on a $2.1 million preliminary design and engineering contract for a new Amtrak station.
Development News A map showing some of the locally sourced ingredients on BTB Cantina's new menu. Sustainability

BTB Cantina goes farm-to-table with new taco menu

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 11, 2017
The popular South U student hangout will play up locally sourced ingredients on a menu developed with award-nominated chef Magdiale Wolmark. 
Innovation News SPARK East logo Technology and Innovation

Video game development incubator to launch in Ypsi

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 11, 2017
Organizers hope to energize an industry that has yet to take off in the otherwise tech-heavy Ann Arbor area.
Feature Story Fred Beal in front of the future Kingsley Condominiums Economic Development

9 developments that will change Ann Arbor's skyline in 2017

Jon ZemkeWednesday, January 4, 2017
As multiple areas of downtown prepare to continue growing skyward this year, we take a look at the motivations behind new developments and how they stand to change the city.
Development News A sandwich at Beezy's downtown Ypsilanti location. Economic Development

Beezy's to open café at Ypsi District Library's Whittaker Road branch

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 4, 2017
The downtown Ypsi café's popular brand hopes to overcome some challenges faced by previous businesses that operated in the library café space.
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