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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 MTIA Economic Development

Washtenaw County companies win $200,000 in state employee training grants

Patrick DunnWednesday, November 30, 2016
Eleven local companies will use the grant funds for everything from Six Sigma certifications to hazardous materials training.
Feature Story Patty Brennan and Merilynne Rush of After Death Home Care Healthy Communities

How Ann Arbor's death-positive community is rethinking the way we die

Natalie BurgWednesday, November 16, 2016
From death doula trainings to "death cafes," a group of Ann Arborites is emphasizing a more natural approach to the end of life.
Feature Story Ann Allen. Arts and Culture

The Backstory: Ann Arbor's founding mother, Ann Allen

Patti F. SmithWednesday, November 16, 2016
She gave Ann Arbor its name, but had precious little love for the city.
Development News DTE's Ypsi solar array. Sustainability

DTE opens 2,520-panel solar array in Ypsi

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 16, 2016
The new installation moves Ypsi closer to its goal of generating 1,000 megawatts of energy from renewable sources.
Development News Conceptual rendering of the planned test facility at Willow Run. Transportation

Demand grows for Ypsi autonomous vehicle test facility set to open in 2017

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 16, 2016
The purchase of the former Willow Run plant moves the American Center for Mobility closer to opening its test facility next year, but automakers want it even sooner.
Innovation News Tech Homecoming Technology and Innovation

Tech Homecoming offers networking opportunities on year's biggest bar night

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 16, 2016
The Thanksgiving Eve event at Babo is designed to draw expats back to tech jobs in Ann Arbor.
Feature Story Spellbound CEO Christina York Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor is a hub for virtual and augmented reality. But can we keep it that way?

Patrick DunnWednesday, November 9, 2016
Ann Arbor is the site of numerous experiments in the burgeoning fields of AR and VR, but keeping them in town can be a problem.
Development News Concept art for Lisa Sauvé's proposed "Sediment" installation along Stadium Boulevard. Arts and Culture

The Ann Arbor Art Center wants your vote for public art

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 9, 2016
Citizens will get a say in which of three public art pieces will grace Stadium Boulevard as part of a major reconstruction project beginning this month.
Development News A comparison of service options for the North-South Commuter Rail line. Transportation

AAATA to share new feasibility findings for Ann Arbor-to-Howell rail

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 9, 2016
A feasibility study launched last year estimates how many riders would use such a service and its approximate cost.
Innovation News Accelerate Michigan logo Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor companies win $100,000 at Accelerate Michigan competition

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 9, 2016
A closer look at Ann Arbor's three winners and what's next for them.
Feature Story RTA CEO Michael Ford Transportation

Here's what Washtenaw County loses if Tuesday's regional transit vote fails

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 2, 2016
The city of Ypsilanti, area seniors, and the local economy all stand to make major gains – or losses – depending on this Tuesday's vote.
Innovation News Jolly Pumpkin logo Economic Development

Jolly Pumpkin to add new restaurants in Chicago, Dexter

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 2, 2016
The popular brewery will open a Hyde Park restaurant and add a restaurant to its Dexter brewery next year.
Innovation News Clipboards at Decode Detroit. Entrepreneurship

"Escape room" trend reaches Ann Arbor with civic engagement twist

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 2, 2016
Visitors to Decode Detroit must outwit an artificial intelligence in order to "escape" the room they've been locked in.
Innovation News Gestamp logo Economic Development

Spanish auto parts supplier to create nearly 200 jobs in Chelsea

Eric GalllippoWednesday, November 2, 2016
Gestamp will invest $68 million locally over the next four years.
Feature Story John F. Kennedy at the Michigan Union in 1960. Arts and Culture

The Backstory: Presidential campaign stops of Ann Arbor's past

Patti F. SmithWednesday, October 26, 2016
A look back at controversial and momentous whistle stops from candidates William Jennings Bryan and John F. Kennedy.
Development News Dogs play at Broadway Dog Park. Community Development

Ann Arbor addresses dog park demand closer to downtown

Eric GallippoWednesday, October 26, 2016
A new dog park at Broadway Park is the city's first in nine years – but there's still demand from owners.
Innovation News Build/Create logo Technology and Innovation

Build/Create Studios adds staff, sharpens marketing services

Eric GallippoWednesday, October 26, 2016
The Ann Arbor web design firm has added a marketing director and is looking to hire more.
Innovation News ÆPEX Contemporary Performance in rehearsal this September. Arts and Culture

Using tech, ÆPEX brings live classical music to new venues

Eric GallippoWednesday, October 26, 2016
The Ann Arbor performance group will live-stream a concert to Braun Court this Friday.
Feature Story Jean DuRussell-Weston with a display of sugar amounts in popular foods Kids and Education

How U-M's Project Healthy Schools is spreading better nutrition through education

Jason BuchananWednesday, October 19, 2016
Both high school students and teachers lead nutrition education classes for the ambitious University of Michigan-based program.
Innovation News New Enterprise Forum logo Entrepreneurship

New entrepreneurs face off in "kinder, gentler" take on "Shark Tank"

Eric GallippoWednesday, October 19, 2016
Three innovative new companies will face off for cash prizes in the "Pitch Pit" competition at Ann Arbor SPARK.
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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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