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Hope Clinic Medical Manager Ann Marie Peterson and student volunteer Anika Baldawa.
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Development News The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Huron-Clinton Metropark Authority, and the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative officially broke ground on a new segment of the B2B Trail at Delhi Metropark on July 14. Transportation

New Border to Border Trail segment breaks ground in Scio Township

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, July 27, 2022
A new segment of the Border to Border has broken ground, connecting Delhi Metropark to Zeeb Road in Scio Township. 
Development News Kanbu Sushi's new location at 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway. Entrepreneurship

Two local restaurants open new locations in Ann Arbor's 777 Building

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, July 27, 2022
The new restaurants are part of a concentrated effort to increase tenancy and offer more amenities to workers at the 777 building, and to make the surrounding area more walkable and livable for all.
Longform Katherine Rosenblum, co-director of the University of Michigan's Zero to Thrive program. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan programs aim to prevent preschool expulsions, reducing lifelong harmful effects

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 21, 2022
Some early childhood professionals use the term "preschool to prison pipeline" to describe the way preschool and daycare expulsions and suspensions rock children's lives.
Longform The LSNC Nature Playscape under construction. Kids and Education

Ambitious Ann Arbor nature playscape to continue growth with support from major new gift

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 20, 2022
Leslie Science and Nature Center's Nature Playscape offers young visitors opportunities to invent, engineer, slide, climb, and learn in a natural setting.
Longform The former Eastern Michigan University Gary Owen College of Business Building. Economic Development

Ypsilanti anticipates downtown growth after coworking business acquires EMU building

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 20, 2022
Ypsilanti officials and residents are hoping that MI-HQ's recent acquisition of the former Eastern Michigan University Gary Owen College of Business Building will bring big benefits to their community.
Feature Story Thylicia video screenshot Equity

Voices of Youth: Combating single-storied perceptions of the African continent

Thylicia BabumbaWednesday, July 20, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student journalist Thylicia Babumba discusses the impact of stereotypes with young Ann Arbor residents of African heritage.
Development News The renovated Morris Lawrence Building. Kids and Education

WCC reopens Morris Lawrence Building after $13.5 million renovation

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, July 20, 2022
The renovation includes a variety of infrastructure improvements, including new flooring, lighting, and a more eco-friendly energy system.
Innovation News A flyer for the FACE conference and Back to School Bash. Kids and Education

"Breakfast Club" host to keynote inaugural Family and Community Empowerment conference in Ypsi

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 20, 2022
The conference, which focuses on care, safety, academics, and partnerships, was long delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it's back, with a nationally known radio personality as its keynote speaker.
Innovation News Disability Equity Challenge logo Equity

United Way of Washtenaw County to launch 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge

Sabine BickfordWednesday, July 20, 2022
The United Way of Washtenaw County has opened registration for an online challenge that aims to raise awareness about the disability community's experience in Washtenaw County.
Longform Ann Arbor Fire Department Fire Chief Mike Kennedy. Healthy Communities

New ambulance for Ann Arbor Fire Department will reduce wait times for help

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, July 13, 2022
Worker shortages have increased ambulance response times, but the Ann Arbor Fire Department has a new stop-gap measure to address the problem.
Longform The lodge at Bruin Lake Education Center. Kids and Education

Washtenaw Promise collaborates on new Ypsi reading program, buys campground for educational uses

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 13, 2022
Ypsi-based nonprofit Washtenaw Promise is collaborating on a new one-on-one reading program in Ypsi and has purchased a campground just north of Chelsea for teacher training, children's nature events, and more.
Longform Clockwise from upper left: students Nani C., Emily N., Fiza C., and Salem D.; and adult leaders Lori Saginaw, Yen Azzaro, and Anna Gonzalez. Equity

Voices of Youth: AAPI leaders speak out on Asian stereotypes and how to combat them

Ella Yip and Thylicia BabumbaWednesday, July 13, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student journalists Ella Yip and Thylicia Babumba discuss the impact of stereotypes with local AAPI youth and adult leaders.
Feature Story A design for a dress challenging stereotypes of Asian women, created by student Ella Yip. Equity

Voices of Youth: Confronting stereotypes of Asian women through fashion design

Ella YipWednesday, July 13, 2022
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artist Ella Yip shares her design for a dress that refutes common stereotypes of Asian women.
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Technology and Innovation

Washtenaw County connects first home to broadband internet under new initiative

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, July 13, 2022
In September 2021, the county board of commissioners approved a funds proposal to get every home in the county connected to high-speed broadband internet as part of the county's Washtenaw Rescue Plan. 
Innovation News A promotional image for "Formula 734: Volume 2." Arts and Culture

Intergenerational Ypsi hip-hop project creates juvenile diversion program as part of second album

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 13, 2022
Ypsi-based Formula 734 is back this year with a second album and a focus on keeping young men out of the criminal justice system.
Innovation News A map from the Washtenaw Opportunity Index ranking areas of the county by their access to opportunity. Equity

U-M Poverty Solutions makes recommendations to maximize equity in Washtenaw County's ARPA spending

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, July 13, 2022
A new policy brief provides equity-focused recommendations for Washtenaw County’s use of American Rescue Plan Act federal funding. 
Feature Story Voices of Youth participant Quincy Behm. Equity

Voices of Youth: Poetry on racism and policing

Quincy BehmWednesday, June 29, 2022
As part of our Voices of Youth series, student Quincy Behm shares her poetry on community issues that are important to her.
Longform "Thing-o-Rama" event at the Ypsilanti District Library to introduce the Library of Things. Technology and Innovation

From games to power tools, Ypsi library's new Library of Things has some thing for everyone

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 29, 2022
Though the Ypsilanti District Library has offered items other than books for many years, it recently launched a Library of Things including everything from power tools to games to kitchen gadgets.
Longform Hasini and Harshini Anand are members of Corner Health Center's Youth Leadership Council and mental health advocates. Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: How mental health stigma affects Washtenaw County's young people

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, June 29, 2022
Our new Voices of Youth series launches with a look at how local young people are speaking up about, and pursuing solutions to, the stigma associated with mental health challenges.
Innovation News A volunteer stocks the food pantry at Hope Clinic. Community Development

Ypsi's Hope Clinic launches campaign to stock food pantry during summer slump

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 29, 2022
Donations to food pantries tend to dip in the summer, and that's just one reason that Hope Clinic has launched its Summer Against Hunger campaign this year.
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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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