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Ypsilanti District Library Social Worker Kat Layton, Head of Youth Services Jodi Krahnke, and Teen Librarian Kelly Pedersen Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch.
Photo: Ypsilanti District Library Social Worker Kat Layton, Head of Youth Services Jodi Krahnke, and Teen Librarian Kelly Pedersen Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch. Doug Coombe

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Innovation News Pierrette Widmeyer, Merit Network director of communications. Technology and Innovation

"Michigan Moonshot" seeks to reduce rural academic disparity by expanding broadband access

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, May 1, 2019
Ann Arbor-based Merit Network is a partner in the new initiative, which seeks to study broadband internet access issues for Michigan K-12 students and then identify funding to address broadband gaps.
Feature Story Concentrate logo Community Development

A 500th issue letter from the editor

Patrick DunnWednesday, April 24, 2019
Today marks the 500th issue of Concentrate. Managing editor Patrick Dunn offers a few thoughts on how our community has changed since Concentrate got started, and where it may go next.
Feature Story Florence Noel Arts and Culture

Our favorite Concentrate photos of the past nine years, and the stories behind them

Doug CoombeWednesday, April 24, 2019
Concentrate's managing photographer, Doug Coombe, has been with us almost since we got started. To mark the occasion, we asked Doug to choose a few of his favorite photos from his nine years of shooting for us.
Feature Story The Peninsular Dam Sustainability

Repair or remove? Residents weigh options for Ypsi's Peninsular Dam

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 24, 2019
The state of Michigan has required the city of Ypsilanti to come up with a plan to bring the dam up to safety standards. That could happen either by repairing or removing the dam, and community members have strong opinions on both sides.
Feature Story Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition logo Entrepreneurship

Skyline High School takes prize in global entrepreneurship contest

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 24, 2019
The Ann Arbor school won a $1,000 "Top High Schools" award honoring schools that have exemplary levels of student participation and embed the competition in their curriculum.
Development News Workers renovate Revalue's new office space. Entrepreneurship

Values-driven investment firm Revalue to offer classes, community space at new downtown Ypsi office

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 24, 2019
The firm, which was previously based out of SPARK East's business accelerator, plans to use the space to amplify its message of socially responsible investing.
Innovation News A crowd gathered outside the Michigan Theater on Awards Night for the Ann Arbor Film Festival, heralded by Bitch, Thunder, an all-female party drum line from Toledo, Ohio. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor Film Festival named North America's No. 1 film fest in public poll

Emily BendaWednesday, April 24, 2019
Festival director Leslie Raymond says it was inspiring and surprising to see the festival ranked so highly, given its relatively small size and experimental focus.
Feature Story list-with-Seun.jpg Economic Development

Mobility Moments Podcast: Recapping SXSW 2019 with Komal Doshi, Seun Phillips, and Justin Robinson

Claire CharltonWednesday, April 17, 2019
Michigan was a destination at SXSW 2019, from official programming at Michigan House to Michigan Mobility Day and a strong presence at SXSW Job Market. We chatted with local mobility experts about their experience this year at SXSW.
Feature Story Trillium Secure opened its Ann Arbor office in July 2018. Economic Development

Strong industry support made Ann Arbor an “easy choice” for Silicon Valley's Trillium Secure

MJ GalbraithWednesday, April 17, 2019
Connecting to Michigan business support organizations made all the difference in the international cybersecurity firm's decision to locate an R&D lab here.
Feature Story Shonda Gibbs (center) at Memory Cafe. Healthy Communities

"Memory Cafes" offer support for people with memory loss and their caregivers

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 17, 2019
Ypsilanti Senior Center staff were inspired to start the monthly events last year after hearing from numerous people who'd noticed signs of dementia in their spouses but didn't know what to do about it.
Innovation News A still from "Fest," one of the Ottawa Animation Festival films that will screen in Ypsilanti. Arts and Culture

Local filmmakers bring "best of" international animation festival to Ypsi

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 17, 2019
Highlights from the Ottawa Animation Festival will screen April 19 at Riverside Arts Center, and organizers say they're "testing the waters" for bringing other film events to Ypsi.
Feature Story Nichols Arboretum. Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County's 5 best hiking routes

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 10, 2019
To help you get a start on your outdoor adventures this year, we’ve consulted two experts about some of their favorite local hiking spots, both on and off the (literal) beaten path.
Feature Story Noah Rucker. Community Development

Photo essay: Black leaders discuss empowerment and inspiration at Ypsi's BookDay

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 10, 2019
We stopped by to chat with attendees at this Friday's Black Empowerment Awards and Black Business Block Party, just one facet of a weekend-long celebration of Booker T. Washington.
Innovation News A screenshot of Microsoft's Wild Me software for endangered species identification. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor software companies and Microsoft team up to save the planet with AI

Emily BendaWednesday, April 10, 2019
Two Ann Arbor companies are sponsoring an upcoming Earth Day event aimed at bringing environmentalists and AI professionals together to solve environmental issues. 
Innovation News Cardboard to be recycled outside WWRA's office. Sustainability

Recycling program recognized for unique efforts in western Washtenaw County

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 10, 2019
The Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority, a nonprofit public recycling program serving numerous communities on the county's west side, has received an environmental excellence award.
Development News Depot Town. Community Development

Proposed Ypsi parking changes include paid parking in Depot Town and hiring city parking manager

Sarah RiggThursday, April 4, 2019
City and DDA officials recently held community feedback sessions on a parking study they commissioned from a consulting group. City council will vote on the recommendations later this month.
Feature Story Erin Patten of DaO at the DO (something) conference at Riverside Arts Center. Arts and Culture

Ypsi's inaugural DO (something) conference encourages creators to stop making excuses

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 3, 2019
The conference featured six speakers who presented on how to pursue creative passions, even when a day job or other commitments may seem to get in the way.
Feature Story DJ FreshMyint at Aut Bar. Arts and Culture

6 ways to experience Ann Arbor's world-class DJ scene

Doug CoombeWednesday, April 3, 2019
Ann Arbor's DJ scene may not receive the same amount of international attention as Detroit's, but the city has boasted a strong DJ culture for decades. We took a look at some of the best DJ nights currently happening in Ann Arbor.
Innovation News A rider demonstrates use of the Quantum securement system. Transportation

New technology on TheRide buses allows for automated wheelchair securement

Emily BendaWednesday, April 3, 2019
Bus passengers who use a wheelchair can now automatically secure their own wheelchairs by pressing a button in a designated area, rather than a bus driver manually securing the chair.
Innovation News A Food Gatherers staffer sets up for a mobile food distribution. Healthy Communities

Food Gatherers hosts special event to celebrate 30th anniversary and raise food insecurity awareness

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 3, 2019
Legislators and many of Food Gatherers' 150 nonprofit partners will be present for the event, which aims to deepen understanding of hunger's ongoing impact in Washtenaw County.
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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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