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Development News The June 22 groundbreaking ceremony for the B2B Trail in Frog Island Park. Transportation

B2B Trail breaks ground in Frog Island Park, with other improvements planned in Ypsi area

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 1, 2020
A groundbreaking ceremony on June 22 launched one of several improvements planned over the next two years for Washtenaw County's Border to Border Trail in Ypsi and Ypsi Township.
Innovation News Those who prefer to shop the Ann Arbor Farmers Market in person will notice a number of health and safety measures. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor Farmers Market sees "silver lining" in pandemic as shoppers flock to local food

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 1, 2020
Market manager Stefanie Stauffer says she has heard from vendors who have been happily surprised with the increased demand for their produce.   
Longform Trische' Duckworth. Community Development

Local leaders discuss what's next for racial justice in Washtenaw County

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
As our community joins so many others in envisioning a more just way forward, we asked six Washtenaw County activists what they want to see as our community's next steps in confronting police brutality and systemic racism. Here's what they said.
Feature Story Joseph Johnson and Cozine Welch. Community Development

Ann Arbor nonprofit fosters community support for returning citizens, despite added COVID challenges

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, June 24, 2020
In the best of times, stepping back into society after incarceration is like stepping into a different world. But returning in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic is even more challenging.
Feature Story Growing Hope staff have been using a contactless system to transfer groceries to customers' cars at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market. Community Development

COVID-19, Midland flood prompt community leaders to center resiliency in vision for Ypsi's future

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
COVID-19 has hit Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township hard, and as local leaders begin the recovery process, many are thinking about how to make their community more resilient to a variety of challenges.
Innovation News The Nevertheless Film Festival team at last year's festival. Arts and Culture

Festival spotlighting womxn filmmakers, which debuted at Michigan Theater, to return in virtual form

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, June 24, 2020
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, audiences across the nation will now be able to enjoy the Nevertheless Film Festival from the comfort of their own homes.
Innovation News Teens in the "COVID Happened - So Now What?" discussion were prompted to draw a picture of anything that was on their minds. Participant Asiya Hurt drew this in response. Kids and Education

Corner Health Center launches online discussion series for teens with conversation on COVID

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
The Ypsilanti health center is planning a series of online discussions for teens following the resounding success of a discussion entitled "COVID Happened - So Now What?"
Feature Story Tricia McTague, an associate professor of sociology at EMU and member of EMU's volunteer sewing cohort, sews masks. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti city residents encouraged to apply for COVID-19 care packages while supplies last

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 17, 2020
Ypsilanti residents are getting a little extra help dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic through a COVID assistance care package program sponsored by the city. 
Feature Story Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton presents a briefing on the incident during which a sheriff's deputy punched Sha'Teina Grady El in the head. Community Development

Advisory board seeks community input on May 26 sheriff's deputy incident in Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 16, 2020
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office's Community Advisory Board for Law Enforcement aims to gather feedback on the incident, during which a sheriff's deputy punched a Black woman in the head.
Innovation News Food Gatherers will sponsor 22 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites for children in Washtenaw County from June 22-Aug. 28. Healthy Communities

Food Gatherers expands summer food program to meet increased demand

Emily BendaTuesday, June 16, 2020
A new study projects that food insecurity rates among Washtenaw County children could rise by 103% as a result of COVID-19. Food Gatherers aims to bridge the gap by providing an increased number of to-go meals for kids and families.  
Innovation News A2Zero logo. Sustainability

Ann Arbor has passed a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. What now?

Emily BendaWednesday, June 10, 2020
The plan won't entail a complete shift overnight. Instead, residents and private businesses should focus on finding ways to make their next decision an environmentally-conscious one.
Innovation News Victor Swanson, owner of A Taste of Soul by Biggie's on Ypsi's South Side. Entrepreneurship

Grassroots "Buy Black Friday" campaign aims to boost Black-owned business in Ypsi area

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 10, 2020
Each week, Bryan Foley posts on Facebook a list of local Black-owned businesses he's urging residents to support.
Innovation News An image used to promote the petition on social media. Healthy Communities

Petition seeks to keep local bars and restaurants closed to ensure worker and community safety

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, June 9, 2020
Gabi Bussell, a bartender who has been organizing support systems for service industry workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, has already gathered 700 signatures for the petition.
Feature Story A map of Michigan eviction filing rates. Community Development

U-M report on Michigan evictions makes recommendations to avoid "looming pandemic eviction crisis"

Patrick DunnTuesday, June 9, 2020
The new report shows there was about one eviction filing for every nine rental units in Washtenaw County in 2018 – and that number could rise significantly as a result of COVID-19.
Feature Story Trische' Duckworth addresses the crowd at a protest at the Washtenaw County Sheriff's office. Community Development

Meet the Ypsilanti woman who's organized four of Washtenaw County's anti-police-brutality protests

Sarah RiggMonday, June 8, 2020
Trische' Duckworth describes her efforts as a "movement of justice, peace, and love under God."
Feature Story COVID-19 Business Impact Report Entrepreneurship

Report shows major losses, stark racial disparity in COVID-19's impact on Washtenaw County business

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 3, 2020
A new report shows the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the vast majority of Washtenaw County businesses – and those who need help most may not be getting it.
Feature Story EMU students playing games at an esports event. Kids and Education

EMU launches esports program to build community, highlight gaming industry success stories

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 3, 2020
Esports, a form of competitive gaming, has become increasingly popular and lucrative in recent years as professional players have drawn massive international audiences on streaming platforms.
Development News Construction on West Cross Street. Transportation

Summer-long project to add bike lane, update utilities on West Cross Street

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 3, 2020
The work is a continuation of a lane configuration project the city started on Cross Street in 2013.
Feature Story Protestors march through downtown Ann Arbor. Community Development

PHOTO ESSAY: Ann Arbor's June 1 police brutality protest

Doug Coombe and Patrick DunnMonday, June 1, 2020
Protestors marched through downtown Ann Arbor on Monday in response to the killing of George Floyd and police violence against Ypsilanti Township resident Sha'Teina Grady El. Grady El and several local elected officials joined the protest. Here's what we saw there.
Longform Health journalism infographic Healthy Communities

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

Patrick DunnFriday, May 29, 2020
The loss of health journalism has had wide-ranging impacts on the communities health reporters once served. But a variety of innovative solutions have arisen to fill the gap and restore some of the coverage that's been lost.
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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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