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Patient Service Representatives Kathy Craven and Amanda Haydt at the Trinity Health Haab Health building's dental clinic.
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Longform A student at the Parkridge Community Center Learning Lab. Kids and Education

Ypsilanti Community Schools launch learning labs to support student success during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 13, 2021
Learning labs provide either a safe physical or virtual space for small groups of students to receive professional support as they do their school work.
Longform Jottful founder Dawn Verbrigghe. Entrepreneurship

COVID-19's challenges prompt positive changes in Ann Arbor businesses' workplace culture

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 13, 2021
The pandemic has dealt devastating blows to many Washtenaw County business owners, but it's also led many to reshape their workplace culture in ways that seem likely to stick for the long term.
Innovation News Pizza Time abstract Arts and Culture

Ypsi resident launches new quarterly art magazine spotlighting artists of color

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 13, 2021
U Magazine, founded by Ypsilanti resident Christian Usera, has committed to dedicate 60% of its publication to visual art by people of color and other marginalized groups.
Innovation News Staff work a booth outside the Jim Toy Community Center's office. Community Development

Jim Toy Community Center closes physical office, but promises "same level of care and support"

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 13, 2021
Staff at the LGBTQ community center are optimistic that transitioning to a fully virtual landscape could help, rather than hinder, their reach. However, they've launched a crowdfunding campaign to help them get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Innovation News Art at the Gutman Gallery. Arts and Culture

New Ann Arbor gallery thrives despite pandemic's setbacks

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 13, 2021
Despite being shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic barely a month after it opened to the public, the new Gutman Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor is still going strong through both in-person and online sales.
Innovation News Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund logo Equity

Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund partners with startups to create DEI-focused internship program

Emily BendaWednesday, January 13, 2021
The program was created to offer more opportunities to students who are underrepresented in the tech sector, and for Ann Arbor tech startups to strengthen their DEI efforts and have access to new talent. 
Longform Amy Heydlauff, CEO of 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, spearheaded a ReThink Health collaborative in western Washtenaw County. Healthy Communities

Major health care players collaborate to rethink how they invest in Washtenaw County's well-being

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 7, 2021
Four organizations are working to cooperatively leverage their combined skills, talents, networks, and financial resources to achieve optimal physical and mental health.
Longform Cozine Welch. Community Development

EMU pilot program aims to remove barriers to college education for the formerly incarcerated

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 6, 2021
The new program provides participants with a success coach, community work study opportunities, help navigating the financial aid process, and resources to help each cohort obtain a four-year degree from EMU.
Longform Laith Al-Saadi does a livestream performance at the Ark. Arts and Culture

Washtenaw County venues turn to streaming shows to maintain community connections during pandemic

Doug CoombeWednesday, January 6, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has struck live performance particularly hard, but many local music venues have embraced online performances as an economic and creative alternative to shutting their doors. 
Innovation News A person uses Workit Health's mobile addiction treatment platform. Healthy Communities

In COVID-19 pandemic, Ann Arbor-based Workit Health finds opportunity to combat opioid epidemic

Emily BendaWednesday, January 6, 2021
The company's founders say the pandemic has created new opportunities for telehealth addiction treatment. 
Innovation News A photo of the March 28, 1968, sanitation workers' strike in Memphis. From the NEH on the Road exhibition For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights. Arts and Culture

Ypsilanti District Library to host virtual version of traveling national exhibit on civil rights

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 6, 2021
The exhibit is adapted from an exhibition organized by the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in partnership with the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Innovation News Breeda Miller, artistic director of Big Hearted Stories, at last year's event. Community Development

Virtual event benefiting U-M senior service programs seeks storytellers

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 6, 2021
Organizers of the upcoming "Big Hearted Stories" event are accepting applications from anyone interested in sharing a personal story on the topic of "generations."
Longform Joanna and Josh Morlan of Buczek Pierogi. Entrepreneurship

Despite pandemic, new food businesses thrive at Ypsi Township commercial kitchen

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 16, 2020
Five different businesses have launched at Rosie's Community Kitchen, which offers a shared commercial kitchen, since the pandemic hit Michigan.
Feature Story Zonder founder Harry Yang visits the Castel dell'Ovo in Naples, Italy, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Technology and Innovation

Ypsilanti-based travel app Zonder pivots to encourage pandemic-friendly adventures at home

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 16, 2020
Having overhauled his travel app to cater to more pandemic-friendly activities, Ypsilanti resident Harry Yang says COVID-19 has taught him that "staying mentally flexible is super-important." 
Feature Story Protestors march through downtown Ann Arbor. Community Development

What gave you hope in Washtenaw County in 2020?

Concentrate staffWednesday, December 16, 2020
We've chronicled numerous stories of resilience, innovation, and solidarity in this year of challenge and crisis, so we asked our staff: What gave you hope in Washtenaw County in 2020? Here's what they had to say.  
Innovation News BreezeBubble founder Arohi Jain wears the flexible silicone mask she designed. Entrepreneurship

Recent U-M grad's face-mask startup booms, but is built to last post-pandemic

Emily BendaWednesday, December 16, 2020
Arohi Jain's company, BreezeBubble, has been overwhelmed by consumer interest since the pandemic hit. But Jain originally designed the mask for pollution-heavy environments and plans to continue targeting that market when the pandemic subsides.
Innovation News A Pull Over Prevention clinic held in October. Community Development

Local groups partner to host recurring Pull Over Prevention Clinics in Ypsilanti area

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 16, 2020
The Huron Valley Democratic Socialists of America, Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti, and Peace House Ypsilanti began hosting the events in August to help communities most at risk of harm from police during a traffic stop.
Innovation News Dani Darling guests on "Whip Jams" with Nadim Azzam. Arts and Culture

In new video series, Ann Arbor and Ypsi musicians perform and chat in a car

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 16, 2020
"Whip Jams," hosted by Ann Arbor musician Nadim Azzam, highlights Michigan-based musical artists from a wide range of genres. Featured artists from Washtenaw County include Dani Darling, Mirror Monster, and Ki5. 
Longform Tracy Davis. Arts and Culture

Ypsi craftspeople get even more creative to weather COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 9, 2020
Many craftspeople rely on fairs and other events to sell their wares. But in lieu of those gatherings, they've been finding new ways to keep their businesses going, from pop-up shops to expanding product lines.
Longform Trische Duckworth, an advisor to Eli Savit's campaign. Equity

Prosecutor-elect Eli Savit taps Washtenaw County activists to help shape agenda for change

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 9, 2020
When Eli Savit assumes his role as Washtenaw County prosecutor on Jan. 1, his policies – like his campaign – will be guided by a team of local activist advisors and other feedback from the communities most affected by his new office.
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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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