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Innovation News A screenshot from a recent "Centering Justice" session. Equity

Monthly "Centering Justice" discussion series, featuring local leaders of color, builds momentum

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 6, 2021
What was supposed to be a one-off virtual gathering has since snowballed into a series of lively monthly virtual sessions featuring local leaders of color in conversation on a variety of issues.
Innovation News Volunteers plant a native wildflower garden at Sugarbrook Park. Community Development

Ypsi Township resident leads effort to plant native wildflower garden at Sugarbrook Park

Maria PattonWednesday, October 6, 2021
After coming up with the idea of renovating the park in her neighborhood, Sugarbrook, in 2019, Tajalli Hodge realized that she could do it all on her own.
Innovation News New Entrepreneur-in-Residence Autumn Kyles. Entrepreneurship

WCC more than doubles "entrepreneurs-in-residence" offering free mentorship to business owners

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 6, 2021
In response to the increased needs of a growing number of small business owners, five new entrepreneurs-in-residence will be joining Washtenaw Community College's existing team of four mentors.
Longform Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund coalition leader Keesa Johnson. Equity

New coalition aims to support Black farmers in Ypsilanti and throughout Washtenaw County

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 29, 2021
A project called the Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund is raising funds to make farming more equitable across the county, particularly in the greater Ypsilanti area.
Longform Tom Freeman and Jason Gold at the Dixboro Farmers' Market. Community Development

"A sleepy village that's just starting to come to life": Dixboro honors the old and embraces the new

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, September 29, 2021
Recent years in Dixboro have seen the reinvigoration of a beloved restaurant, the establishment of a farmers market, and the founding of a school for traditional arts and crafts.
Innovation News WEMU hosts Lisa Barry and Michael Jewett. Arts and Culture

Ypsilanti's WEMU radio station sees major audience growth during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 29, 2021
Increased hunger for local news could be behind a significant increase in listenership at Eastern Michigan University's radio station.
Innovation News A Mott Children's Hospital patient plays a video game. Healthy Communities

WCC to host esports fundraiser to purchase gaming devices for Mott Children's Hospital patients

Monica HicksonWednesday, September 29, 2021
Washtenaw Community College students will host a week-long esports fundraiser Oct. 3-9 to purchase gaming carts for patients at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
Innovation News a2Tech360 logo Technology and Innovation

Get an inside look at Ann Arbor's many tech companies as a2Tech360 returns

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, September 29, 2021
You might not know that there's a video game developer behind your favorite bar or a virtual reality company above your favorite store downtown. But Ann Arbor SPARK's annual a2Tech360 event, taking place Oct. 1-8 this year, aims to change that.
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Technology and Innovation

Washtenaw County plans to fully eliminate digital divide with new funding

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, September 29, 2021
Over 8,000 county residents still have no internet connectivity, but the county has allocated over $15 million in federal and local funds to change that.
Innovation News Danielle Milner. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor business owner named to Forbes' "Next 1,000" list

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, September 29, 2021
Danielle Milner, co-founder and chief strategy officer of the brand design agency DO:BETTER, was named on the list of inspiring and resilient small business owners that have under $10 million in revenue or funding.  
Longform A runner at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Healthy Communities

Can parks help lower health care costs? New efforts in Southeast Michigan say yes

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderMonday, September 27, 2021
Getting outdoors has long been linked to good health, but recent efforts across Southeast Michigan show that the region's parks provide major, measurable benefits to residents' well-being.
Longform Signage at Kensington Metropark. Healthy Communities

New wayfinding initiatives keep Southeast Michigan park users on the right path

Jeanne HodeshThursday, September 23, 2021
Throughout Southeast Michigan, dedicated park planners, facilities staff, and community activists are behind the scenes, hard at work, to make sure you don't get lost. 
Longform Clinc Vice President of Engineering Jamal El-Mokadem. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor tech leaders of color weigh in on how to improve DEI in their industry

Monica HicksonWednesday, September 22, 2021
We chatted with three local tech leaders of color about the diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges their industry faces, and what needs to be done to build an industry that is welcoming and accessible to all.
Longform CARES staff members Tamera Lewis, Scott Leeman, Anthony Bass, and Melisa Tasker. Healthy Communities

New Ypsilanti facility provides safe space for those experiencing mental health crisis

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 22, 2021
In the past, people experiencing a mental health crisis would often end up interacting with police officers or being admitted to a locked psychiatric unit, but a new county initiative aims to change that.
Innovation News Authors Dorphise Jean and Greg Anderson Elysée will be the featured speakers at Heroic Futures. Arts and Culture

Heroic Futures event will use superhero comics to inspire young people to lead

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 22, 2021
The event is made possible due to a partnership between Ypsilanti-based nonprofit Hero Nation and the annual free event called Bold Futures.
Longform MOSAIC residence live-in program manager Anna DiGiovanni in a bedroom furninshed by HouseN2Home. Kids and Education

Ypsi nonprofits collaborate to create cozy housing for youth transitioning out of foster care

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 15, 2021
Our House and HouseN2Home worked together to furnish a three-story home for foster care youth ages 16-19.
Innovation News Packard Health's new location. Healthy Communities

Packard Health to expand services in long-needed new location

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, September 15, 2021
Thanks to an $8 million capital campaign launched in 2018, the health center has moved its main office to 2650 Carpenter Rd. in Pittsfield Township.
Innovation News A participant at last year's Over the Edge event prepares to rappel down the Graduate Hotel. Community Development

Ypsi nonprofit's fundraiser offers donors chance to rappel down Ann Arbor's Graduate Hotel

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, September 14, 2021
Participants must guarantee to raise $1,000 for Friends in Deed, which provides essential services to families in need.
Innovation News LOVE is the Answer flyer Community Development

Ypsi to host L.O.V.E. is the Answer Day, joining international movement

Sarah RiggMonday, September 13, 2021
L.O.V.E. is the Answer Day, featuring a community art project, food, music, and wellness clinics, is inspired by a documentary that aims to foster community policing.
Longform Julie and Scott Halpert. Healthy Communities

New Ann Arbor nonprofit offers virtual mental health programming for young adults

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, September 1, 2021
After their son Garrett died from suicide at age 23 in 2017, Ann Arbor residents Julie and Scott Halpert felt called to do something that would, as they put it, "honor his goodness."
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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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