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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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Feature Story Akervall Technologies developed the SISU Extend face shield for users who also need to wear goggles. Technology and Innovation

How pivoting to PPE production "saved" Saline-based Akervall Technologies

Emily BendaWednesday, August 5, 2020
When COVID-19 caused sports seasons to be canceled in March, sports mouthguard and dental night guard manufacturer Akervall Technologies turned a devastating circumstance into an opportunity. 
Feature Story Sam Watson, Chris Ekpiken, and Jamall Bufford during a studio session for "Formula 734." Arts and Culture

Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper releases intergenerational hip-hop album, "Formula 734"

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 5, 2020
Teens and adults collaborated on the album, which one organizer describes as a "collage of thoughts, conflicts, issues, and worries that the young men had."
Innovation News Financial Navigator logo Community Development

Washtenaw County, United Way offer free financial consultation for those affected by COVID-19

Emily BendaWednesday, August 5, 2020
The two partners have launched a "Financial Navigator" program to help those who have lost jobs, been furloughed, or suffered other financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Innovation News A partial map of AAATA's new service changes. Transportation

AAATA restores some bus services, braces for COVID-19's ongoing impact

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, August 5, 2020
The Ann Arbor Area Transit Authority recently announced more changes to its routes, representing a shift from 20% of its usual service to 60%. But it's also anticipating changes in funding at the state level.
Innovation News A promotional image for IFFY's "Midwest Products" showcase. Arts and Culture

Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti launches with drive-in theater, livestream events

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 5, 2020
The inaugural Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti (IFFY) was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it's scheduled to launch in a slightly different format Aug. 20-22.
Development News Ann Arbor city logo Transportation

Initial findings from Ann Arbor's Lower Town study highlight sidewalk gaps, bike infrastructure

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 29, 2020
A public meeting tonight will reveal some of the 24-month-long mobility study's key findings.
Feature Story A Refraction AI REV-1 robot makes a delivery. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor companies specializing in autonomous delivery robots scale up during pandemic

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 29, 2020
The combination of consumer caution, desire for contactless service, and social distancing mandates has been highly beneficial for two Ann Arbor startups whose driverless robots deliver food, groceries, and medicine.
Feature Story Truly Render. Equity

Here's how white people can advance racial justice in Washtenaw County

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 29, 2020
We spoke to several local activists about how they're approaching allyship work in the fight for racial equity.
Feature Story Mike Horn and Quincy Moore at Educate Youth's clubhouse. Kids and Education

Ypsi nonprofit creates hip-hop video about COVID-19 safety made by teens, for teens

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 29, 2020
To help reinforce safety messages about staying home and washing your hands, a group of teens recently recorded a hip-hop video with help from Ypsilanti's Grove Studios, called "Stuck in the Crib."  
Innovation News Jerron Totten reads during a Black Men Read Facebook Live event. Equity

Ypsi District Library to host virtual town hall on anti-racism for families

Sarah RiggTuesday, July 28, 2020
"Community Conversations: A Virtual Town Hall for Ypsilanti Families" will take place at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 via Zoom. Leading up to that event, YDL is spotlighting local organizations and anti-racist activities on the library's race relations page.
Innovation News A flyer for the Safe Schools Washtenaw campagin. Kids and Education

Safe Schools Washtenaw drive seeks PPE and $500,000 in donations for county schools

Emily BendaMonday, July 27, 2020
Instead of asking for tissues and backpacks, Washtenaw Intermediate School District is asking the community to donate personal protective equipment for teachers and 46,000 students who will return to school in some capacity this August. 
Longform Tyrone Bridges. Community Development

Ypsilanti High School alumni rally to make disabled former classmate's home accessible

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 22, 2020
Organizer Tyrone Bridges hopes not only to help out one family but to draw awareness to the fact that many people are struggling and may be "falling through the cracks" while the nation's attention is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Innovation News Daniel Wall, who kickstarted the Quarantine Cut Challenge, shows off his mullet. Arts and Culture

Grove Studios reaches fundraising goal by inviting people to share photos of quarantine hairstyles

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 22, 2020
One mullet-wearing supporter donated $250 to the studio's fundraiser and promised to donate another $250 if 50 people sent in a picture of their hair and shared it to their social networks.
Feature Story With funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ann Arbor YMCA has been distributing produce boxes weekly for families in need during the pandemic. Healthy Communities

With its doors closed, here's how the Ann Arbor YMCA has innovated to serve in new ways

Emily BendaWednesday, July 15, 2020
The Y's doors have been closed for four months due to the pandemic, but the organization has offered new programming and adapted existing programming to virtual or socially-distant modes.
Feature Story LoanSense cofounder Catalina Kaiyoorawongs with Tina Heusel, the company's partnerships lead at SPARK East. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi startup flourishes during pandemic by helping clients pursue student loan forgiveness

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 15, 2020
LoanSense, a digital student loan advisor, had planned to offer its services to employers as a benefit. But it's found success in providing services, many free, directly to those who are struggling to manage student loans.
Feature Story The Recreation Park complex, which houses the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti Senior Center adapts to COVID-19 with meal service, online exercise classes, and more

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 15, 2020
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Ypsilanti Senior Center has found a number of innovative new ways to keep its users nourished, active, and connected to the world.
Development News A graphic from the committee's report, showing Ypsilanti's declining housing vacancy rate. Community Development

Committee to present recommendations for improving housing affordability and accessibility in Ypsi

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 15, 2020
The city of Ypsilanti's Affordability and Accessibility Committee will make 11 recommendations, based on over two years of research and community feedback.
Innovation News Felicia Brabec. Community Development

Washtenaw County has declared racism a public health crisis. What are the county's next steps?

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 15, 2020
We chatted with County Commissioner Felicia Brabec about how the county will go about turning its words into action.
Feature Story Ann Arbor SPARK's incubator spaces will be adjusted to meet social distancing guidelines when SPARK facilities reopen, including blocking off use of telephone booths. Entrepreneurship

COVID safety 101: Here's what reopening businesses must do to complete state-required safety plans

Emily BendaWednesday, July 1, 2020
Developing a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan is not only required by Gov. Whitmer's recent executive order, but a helpful step forward that's not as complicated as it might sound.
Feature Story Cherisa Allen. Healthy Communities

For many Ypsi-area residents, recognition of racism as a public health issue is long overdue

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 1, 2020
With COVID-19 having a disparate effect on Washtenaw County's Black residents, particularly in the 48197 and 49198 ZIP codes, local residents are increasingly describing racism as a public health issue.
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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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