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Feature Story An employee prepares to load an order into the REV-1 at Miss Kim. Technology and Innovation

Autonomous robots set to make food deliveries from Ann Arbor restaurants this fall

Patrick DunnWednesday, October 23, 2019
The REV-1 is a lightweight autonomous vehicle inspired by a food delivery that went wrong with surprisingly inspiring results.
Feature Story Dorothy Ford and Pastor Robert L. Ford. Community Development

Ypsi Township church repurposes former elementary school to provide food, clothing, other ministries

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 23, 2019
Church members are running more than a dozen charitable programs out of the former Kaiser Elementary.
Innovation News The Michigan Flower Growers' Cooperative at MarketPlace Hall. Entrepreneurship

Growing Hope's Ypsi farmers market space welcomes flower co-op, coffee roastery

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 23, 2019
Michigan's only flower-growing cooperative and Cultivate Coffee and Tap House's roastery operations have both recently moved into Growing Hope's downtown Ypsilanti space.
Feature Story Arcade Barbers owner Tiffany Lakes-Royal. Entrepreneurship

Staying Power: Arcade Barbers is still growing after a century in Nickels Arcade

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 16, 2019
Arcade Barbers is the oldest shop in Nickels Arcade. And thanks to a reputation for good service and colorful conversation, its owner is considering an expansion.
Feature Story Cozine Welch. Kids and Education

Ypsi-based program partners with formerly incarcerated writers to help youth heal through creativity

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 16, 2019
The Telling It program at Parkridge Community Center helps young people learn and heal through self-expression. Through the new partnership, the program is aiming to connect with those young people in new ways.
Feature Story Jason Gibner and Jeremy Wheeler show off The Bang!'s hi-tech turntables. Arts and Culture

After 18 years of dance-party madness, here's why The Bang! must die

Doug CoombeWednesday, October 16, 2019
For 18 years, The Bang! has been a wildly fun gonzo dance party/pop culture celebration without peer. But later this month its creators will be calling it quits.
Innovation News Colleen Brewer at Rosie's Community Kitchen. Entrepreneurship

Maker's Market in Ypsi Township to spotlight local food, arts, and crafts

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 16, 2019
The market is the first such offering from the owner of a new rental kitchen and event space located in the former Willow Run Middle School.
Innovation News Lucky Monkey tattoo artist Carrie Metz-Caporusso, who is spearheading the event. Community Development

Local tattoo parlors offer special tattoo to fight homelessness

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 16, 2019
On Oct. 19 tattoo artists at Lucky Monkey Tattoo in Ann Arbor and Lovely Monkey Tattoo in Whitmore Lake will offer a special tattoo, with all proceeds going to Avalon Housing.
Feature Story Dera Williams, Najma Treadwell with son Jahleel, and Gayathri Akella at the breastfeeding lounge at the Washtenaw County WIC office. Healthy Communities

Ypsi-based breastfeeding support group for black moms seeks to address stereotypes and disparities

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 9, 2019
Breastfeeding is a powerful and inexpensive way to increase survival odds for black babies, who face an infant mortality rate in Washtenaw County four times higher than that for white babies.
Feature Story The Blake Transit Center in Ann Arbor. Transportation

From a 2020 ballot measure to smaller projects, what's next for regional transit?

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 9, 2019
As the 2020 election approaches, Washtenaw County transit advocates are continuing to work towards expanding regional transit service that could connect area residents to Detroit, its suburbs, and beyond.
Innovation News A recent Washtenaw County My Brother's Keeper 50 Strong breakfast. Community Development

Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper to announce new leadership, partnership with Black Men Read

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 9, 2019
Washtenaw County was the first county in the nation to embrace My Brother's Keeper, an Obama-era initiative to promote mentorship in communities of color. Now the local chapter has hired its first full-time staffer.
Innovation News Staebler Farm County Park. Arts and Culture

Staebler Farm County Park, Michigan Folk School to celebrate grand opening

Emily BendaWednesday, October 9, 2019
The new county park in Superior Township will celebrate its grand opening  – as will the Michigan Folk School, a nonprofit school for traditional arts and crafts, which will call the park home. 
Innovation News Mi Padrino in use. Entrepreneurship

Responding to overwhelming demand, Mi Padrino releases Hispanic party planning app early

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 9, 2019
The app, which offers tools to plan and crowdfund quinceañera celebrations, has drawn massive interest from the 500,000 website users the Ann Arbor company has amassed since launching in 2017.
Innovation News Elizabeth Terrel hosts a gender expression workshop. Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor YMCA offers gender expression workshop series

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 9, 2019
The four 90-minute sessions aim to help participants express their gender through voice and movement.
Feature Story Orlando Bailey of the Eastside Community Network. Sustainability

How activists are using art and science to address Michigan's water problems

Brian AllnuttThursday, October 3, 2019
From Mackinaw City to Flint to Detroit, activists are using a combination of art and science to keep water issues in the public consciousness, address inequities, and collaborate on solutions.
Feature Story New West Willow Neighborhood Association Presdient Jo Ann McCollum. Community Development

New tool lending library aims to create "chain reaction of beauty" for West Willow neighborhood

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 2, 2019
The library, which is roughly the size of a two-car garage, contains hundreds of tools and is set to open later this month.
Innovation News ypsiGLOW. Arts and Culture

Weekly workshops offer opportunities to create colorful art and costumes for ypsiGLOW festival

Chanel StittWednesday, October 2, 2019
Blacklights and embellished glowing figures will return to Washington Street in Ypsilanti on Oct. 25 as ypsiGLOW celebrates its fourth consecutive year. Here's how you can get involved.
Feature Story YCS art and photography students at Ypsilanti Community High School. Arts and Culture

Ypsilanti students prepare for exhibit of their artwork in Washington, D.C.

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 25, 2019
More than 60 local students will have their art featured in an exhibit at the U.S. Department of Education. They're currently in the midst of fundraising so they can attend the show's opening.
Feature Story Julie Colbath, Jessica Thompson, and Felicia McCrary at Maize and Blue Cupboard at U of M. Healthy Communities

One-third of students are food insecure. How are our college campuses addressing their needs?

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 25, 2019
Nonprofits and university students and faculty in Washtenaw County are starting food pantries and advocating for policies that help students overcome systemic barriers.
Innovation News SPARK East's remodeled space. Entrepreneurship

SPARK East aims to better serve Ypsilanti through renovation, expanded funding

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 25, 2019
SPARK East recently completed renovations to its Ypsilanti business incubator and is also devoting new funding to events, grants, and other services for Ypsilanti residents.
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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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