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Innovation News Poverty Simulation logo Community Development

Nonprofits to host community poverty simulation workshop

Emily BendaWednesday, January 8, 2020
The workshop aims to give participants a chance to respond to and experience the unpredictability of poverty. 
Feature Story One of the connected vehicles used in the Ann Arbor Connected Vehicle Test Environment. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor's record-breaking connected vehicle deployment is shaping the future of infrastructure

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 18, 2019
Many Ann Arborites don't realize that the largest real-world deployment of connected vehicle technology anywhere in the world is right in their backyard. 
Feature Story The Leaders of Color fellows. Community Development

What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2020?

Concentrate staffWednesday, December 18, 2019
At Concentrate we're all about keeping on top of what's next for Washtenaw County, so we asked each of our staffers to weigh in on what they're most excited for in 2020.
Feature Story Linda Reeves and Andre Chatmon at a Praise Team rehearsal at Fresh Start Church. Arts and Culture

PHOTO ESSAY: Inside Ypsi's often-overlooked gospel music community

Doug Coombe and Sarah RiggWednesday, December 18, 2019
If you live in the Ypsilanti area, there’s a church with a great gospel service within walking distance of your house. Here's a closer look at just a few of the incredibly talented choirs in the community.
Innovation News Clinc's new office space. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor AI startup Clinc expands into former Kiwanis Thrift Sale building

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 18, 2019
The new setup will give the company three floors and 21,276 square feet of space, including a roof deck and a public open-air cafe.
Innovation News EMU volunteers with one of the planes they used to deliver presents for Operation Good Cheer. Kids and Education

EMU aviation students fill planes with presents for Michigan foster children

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 18, 2019
The aviation program recently sent 16 volunteers and four planes to participate in Operation Good Cheer, an annual program that aims to brighten the holiday season for Michigan children in foster care.
Innovation News 21 Day Equity Challenge logo Community Development

United Way of Washtenaw County aims to engage 10,000 people in 21 Day Equity Challenge

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 18, 2019
Challenge participants will commit 10-15 minutes daily to exploring resources on race, equity, and social justice.
Innovation News XanEdu's office. Kids and Education

Ann Arbor publisher announces new partnership to provide low-cost textbooks

Emily BendaWednesday, December 18, 2019
XanEdu will be the exclusive printer for OpenStax, which has previously offered free peer-reviewed textbooks online.
Feature Story Working on Ann Arbor's City Insights Platform. Technology and Innovation

Ford's new City Solutions team develops platform to solve Ann Arbor mobility challenges

Patrick DunnWednesday, December 11, 2019
The City Solutions team is comprised of specialist mobility strategists who work directly with government and other local stakeholders in communities across the U.S.
Feature Story Theresa Leslie-Robinson and Jessica Letaw of Building Matters Ann Arbor. Community Development

This new Ann Arbor nonprofit is building civic engagement through architecture tours

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 11, 2019
Building Matters aims to help Ann Arbor residents understand themselves better and bridge the gap from consumption of space and buildings to active engagement in them.
Feature Story Britanni Brooks outside her Ypsilanti apartment. Community Development

Ypsi charity helps formerly homeless people furnish their new homes

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 11, 2019
Volunteers working with House N2 Home have now furnished about 30 families' homes, mostly in Ypsilanti or Ypsilanti Township.
Innovation News Sasha Womble with the "Something About the Name Sasha" raspberry stout. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi's 734 Brewing launches series of beers named after local celebrities

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 11, 2019
The first beer is the "Something About the Name Sasha" raspberry stout, named after Sasha Womble, host of the local beer podcast Brewz Brothaz.
Innovation News A Brighter Way offers one-on-one mentoring, as well as group sessions, to support those who have returned from incarceration. Healthy Communities

A Brighter Way hosts events to build community support for formerly incarcerated people

Emily BendaWednesday, December 11, 2019
The nonprofit is expanding its advocacy efforts to raise awareness of the issues formerly incarcerated people face.
Innovation News Lakewood Elementary students during last year's Hour of Code. Kids and Education

AAPS and local tech companies partner to introduce kids to computer science through "Hour of Code"

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderThursday, December 5, 2019
Hour of Code at AAPS will give students the opportunity to take part in various coding activities and interact with successful industry insiders.
Feature Story Kerrigan Fitzpatrick and Alyssa Shumaker of optiMize with their daughters. Community Development

Through mentorship and funding, U-M organization empowers students to create social impact projects

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 4, 2019
optiMize, a student-led organization that supports students in creating projects that promote a more just and sustainable world, has seen wild growth since it started in 2012.
Innovation News One of three Little Free Libraries that U-M students helped build in Sugarbrook. Community Development

U-M students wrap semester-long project in Sugarbrook neighborhood with holiday party

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 4, 2019
U-M social work students collaborated with Sugarbrook residents for a semester to study engagement, policy, and community organizing in a real-life situation.
Innovation News The Health for All Washtenaw website. Healthy Communities

New county website offers tools for users to take action on community health issues

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 4, 2019
Health for All Washtenaw is a new interactive online database where residents can find information on hundreds of factors related to health issues. 
Innovation News Augmented reality company Spellbound shares its product at A2 Tech Trek, an annual event hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK to promote tech companies in Ann Arbor. Technology and Innovation

Bloomberg names Ann Arbor America's No. 3 tech hub

Emily BendaWednesday, December 4, 2019
Bloomberg scored cities on a 100-point scale, evaluating how many people have STEM jobs, science and engineering degrees, and advanced degrees.
Feature Story Colleen Brewer at Rosie's Community Kitchen. Entrepreneurship

As resources grow, food entrepreneurship gains momentum in Ypsi area

Sarah RiggMonday, December 2, 2019
Public perception of entrepreneurship often focuses on high-tech or biomedical startups, but food entrepreneurship has been growing significantly in Ypsi and Ypsi Township. 
Partner Content This green roof is an example of a green stormwater infrastructure at corporate headquarters of Johnson Controls, Inc. in Glendale, Wisconsin.

New approaches to large-scale green stormwater infrastructure investment build climate resilience

P3 Great Lakes InitiativeFriday, November 29, 2019
Here's how large-scale investment in green infrastructure, made possible with community public-private partnerships, are helping cities cope with the effects of climate change.
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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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