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Hope Clinic Medical Manager Ann Marie Peterson and student volunteer Anika Baldawa.
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Innovation News Creator Shawn Bungo created a "micro-gallery" on top of his Take Art Leave Art box to showcase contributors' work. Arts and Culture

Ypsi-area "Take Art Leave Art" box brings neighbors together safely during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 14, 2021
Creator Shawn Bungo modeled the box after the concept behind Little Free Libraries, and he says area residents have left work in many different media, from pottery to micro paintings.
Longform WSF member Rudy Flores. Photo courtesy Rudy Flores. Equity

Washtenaw County group aims to improve conditions and fight injustice for Michigan migrant workers

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 7, 2021
A group called Washtenaw Solidarity with Farmworkers has been steadily working on amplifying the voices of migrant workers across the county and the state.
Longform Maia Evans and Rod Wallace at Leon Speakers. Arts and Culture

Ypsi's Grove Studios and Ann Arbor's Leon Speakers partner to amplify Black musicians' voices

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 7, 2021
A veteran of the southeast Michigan music scene, a new mother, and an up-and-coming singer-songwriter are the first artists to participate in the Amplify Fellowship.
Innovation News Michigan Works! Southeast logo Economic Development

WCC, Michigan Works! to host free virtual career fairs this month

Maria PattonWednesday, April 7, 2021
Washtenaw Community College and Michigan Works! Southeast are both hosting virtual career fairs this month that are free and open to the public. 
Innovation News EMU student Kayla Nelson reads "Corduroy Takes a Bow" for the Storybook Series. Arts and Culture

EMU drama students create storybook video series for kids

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 7, 2021
EMU's Drama and Theatre for the Young program typically stages dramatic productions in school cafeterias and auditoriums around the state. But this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program has gone virtual.
Innovation News Toyota Principal Engineer Jennifer Pelky installs a car seat. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor-based Toyota engineers develop app to make car seat installation simpler and safer

Monica HicksonWednesday, April 7, 2021
Through a new digital toolkit on the Toyota Owners app or website, users can select their vehicle’s make and model to get detailed instructions and videos to install their specific car seat in their particular vehicle. 
Longform AFC Ann Arbor soccer club chair Bilal Saeed. Technology and Innovation

Washtenaw County tech leaders advocate for their industry to define "talent" by more than a degree

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 24, 2021
For many jobs in the technology sector, a college degree is the price of admission – and for many who may wish to pursue those jobs, that price is prohibitively high.
Longform A mom and baby at Corner Health Center, one of the organizations supported by Jim and Marla Gousseff's endowment. Community Development

Largest-ever gift to Ypsilanti Area Community Fund helps ensure future of six Ypsi organizations

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 24, 2021
Ypsilanti couple Jim and Marla Gousseff donated their $1.8 million estate to create endowment funds for six local organizations they loved.
Development News Bikers and runners take a trip on the B2B Trail. Community Development

New Washtenaw County trail fund embraced by non-motorized coalition

David SandsWednesday, March 24, 2021
Biking and walking advocates are thrilled about a new Washtenaw County special revenue fund that will support the long-term maintenance of non-motorized trails.
Innovation News Chris DuPont and Christina Furtado play a Tiny Tops concert in 2020. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor Summer Festival to expand programming to Ypsi this summer

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 24, 2021
The festival will offer small pop-up concerts, as well as intimate concerts booked on people's lawns or driveways, in the Ypsi area as well as Ann Arbor.
Innovation News Mi Padrino founder and CEO Kim Gamez wears one of the masks she and her team created for DoYouMask.com. Entrepreneurship

From dressing up to masking up: How an Ann Arbor quinceañera-planning business survived the pandemic

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, March 24, 2021
Mi Padrino, an online planning platform for for quinceañeras and other traditional Hispanic celebrations, pivoted to sell thousands of masks during the pandemic.
Innovation News A photo shoot at StudioStudio. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor photographer and architect launch studio co-working space as a "clubhouse" for creatives

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 24, 2021
StudioStudio soft-launched in August, and the space's community of users has been growing steadily since then.
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Washtenaw County launches pop-up events to distribute COVID vaccine where it's needed most

Maria PattonWednesday, March 24, 2021
With an extra supply of 2,500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the county has held events targeted at residents living in areas that have high social vulnerability according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Longform Jess Letaw, Molly Kleinman, Michelle Hughes, and Jarod Malestein of the Ann Arbor AF podcast at Larcom City Hall. Community Development

New Ann Arbor podcast aims to make civic engagement accessible AF

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 17, 2021
The co-hosts of a new podcast called "Ann Arbor AF" hope to use a fun, accessible tone to inspire people in Washtenaw County and beyond to get more engaged in local civic affairs.
Longform Medical Assistant Gugu Ramirez at the RAHS clinic at Ypsilanti Community High School. Healthy Communities

School-based health centers in Ypsilanti area remove barriers to good health

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 17, 2021
The Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) clinics embedded in Ypsilanti Community Schools and Lincoln Consolidated Schools see more than 3,000 patients per year.
Development News The logo for Ypsilanti Township's dog park. Community Development

Ypsilanti Township seeks feedback on proposed off-leash dog park

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 17, 2021
Residents are invited to take a survey to give feedback on which location they prefer and how the dog park should be developed.
Development News A sign warning cyclists to stay off the trail during the spring thaw. Sustainability

Despite early spring warm-up, area mountain biking trails remain closed to protect trail integrityDTE Energy Foundation Trail in Chelsea closed for spring thaw, local trail association eager to build fifth loop

David SandsWednesday, March 17, 2021
Melting snow doesn't necessarily mean early spring is a good time to go mountain biking. And trails like the DTE Energy Foundation Trail in Chelsea are taking steps to protect themselves from damage related to the spring thaw.
Innovation News Riders board an AAATA bus. Transportation

AAATA solicits public feedback on plan to restore services suspended during pandemic

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 17, 2021
Community feedback will be accepted until April 2 and a final service recovery plan will be presented to the public at the end of August. 
Innovation News BYOC Co. will open a storefront in downtown Ann Arbor. Entrepreneurship

New Ann Arbor store prioritizes sustainability, asking customers to "bring your own container"

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 17, 2021
After a year of operating a successful pop-up venture, U-M grad and Chelsea native Emma Hess will open BYOC Co., which specializes in natural cleaning and personal care products.
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Equity

Washtenaw County creates three new positions to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion

Monica HicksonWednesday, March 17, 2021
The county will hire a director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the county sheriff’s office, as well as a program coordinator and prosecutor for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion and Deflection (LEADD) program. 
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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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