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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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Development News Illustration provided in Detroit Street Filling Station's application for the mural. Arts and Culture

New panelized mural proposed in Kerrytown

Emily BendaWednesday, March 6, 2019
Detroit Street Filling Station has proposed to affix the mural to the restaurant's northern exterior wall.
Innovation News Melvin Parson shows off a concept drawing of We the People Opportunity Center. Healthy Communities

We the People Growers Association launches nonprofit opportunity center with matching fundraiser

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 6, 2019
The organization, which began as a sustainable farming initiative employing formerly incarcerated people, has branched out in multiple ways recently.
Innovation News Leslie Raymond at last year's Ann Arbor Film Festival. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor Film Festival director takes on additional role as festival programmer

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 6, 2019
In addition to steering the ship for this year's festival, Leslie Raymond also made the final picks on which films will be seen in which programs.
Innovation News A glass of Edelbrau beer. Entrepreneurship

Edelbrau Brewing opens in Pittsfield Township, featuring traditional European beers

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 6, 2019
The Ann Arbor area's newest brewery has taken a few years to get off the ground, but some of its beer recipes have been literally centuries in the making.
Special Report Matt Rikerwe and Devin Holtmeyer fix a pothole in Ferndale Transportation

What southeast Michigan municipalities are doing to address the state's roads crisis

David SandsWednesday, February 27, 2019
Michigan has some of the worst roads in the nation. For now, initiative on fixing them will have to come from cities and counties stepping up with solutions on a minimal budget. Here's what some are doing. 
Feature Story mcity-pedestrian-test-750.jpg Technology and Innovation

By creating safety best practices, Mcity builds public trust in autonomous vehicles

MJ GalbraithWednesday, February 27, 2019
The fine balance between safety and innovation is put to the test at Mcity in Ann Arbor through the ABC Test, a three-tiered strategy that assesses autonomous vehicle safety in a controlled environment before letting the vehicles out on public roads.
Feature Story Sahara Tomlin performing at The Underground Arts and Culture

Inside Ypsi's "Underground" venue for young musicians

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 27, 2019
The monthly event provides an open-ended, supportive atmosphere for musicians and spoken word artists aged 18-24 to hone their craft.
Development News The Peninsular Paper Dam. Sustainability

City of Ypsilanti seeks input on removal or repair of the Peninsular Dam

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Although more costly, removal of the defunct 1867 dam would be a one-time project with significant environmental impacts.
Innovation News Speakers at TEDxYouth@AnnArbor. Kids and Education

Ann Arbor's TEDxYouth event continues growth in sixth year

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 27, 2019
The event, featuring middle schoolers and high schoolers giving short informational talks, started as part of Skyline High School’s Student Activism Senate. Today it's run by an independent youth-driven organization engaging all Ann Arbor high schools.
Innovation News A map from the study showing cities with high concentrations of women-founded startups. Entrepreneurship

Here's how Ann Arbor developed one of the U.S.' highest concentrations of women-founded startups

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 27, 2019
Ann Arbor had the most women-founded, venture-backed companies of all the major U.S. metro areas examined in a recent study.
Innovation News Michigan Business Challenge participants can win up to $100,000. Entrepreneurship

Contraceptive implantation device advances to semi-finals of both Michigan Business Challenge tracks

Emily BendaWednesday, February 27, 2019
The student-designed device aims to provide safe access to contraceptive implants in rural third-world areas where physicians may be scarce or nonexistent.
Feature Story MCity Car Kids and Education

Universities showcase their autonomous efforts at NAIAS

Greg TaskerWednesday, February 20, 2019
The University of Michigan and Washtenaw Community College were among those exhibiting autonomous technology to Detroit and the world at the Detroit auto show.
Feature Story Jeremiah Juncker, Swetang Patel and Brandon Hammond at Rappourt Entrepreneurship

Strip-mall stars: How Ann Arbor businesses create destinations beyond Main, State, and South U

Jenn McKeeWednesday, February 20, 2019
Ann Arbor's pedestrian-heavy main commercial strips also command its highest rents. These businesses are making a name for themselves and finding unique advantages in the less glamorous environs of strip malls.
Feature Story The HighScope Demonstration Preschool Kids and Education

Having studied the Ypsi community for nearly 50 years, HighScope wants to give back

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 20, 2019
Staff at the early education research organization say many locals aren't aware of what they do, or that HighScope even exists. As the organization's 50th anniversary approaches, they're hoping to change that.
Innovation News Clean Slate Ypsi flyer Community Development

Ypsi event will gather input on how to simplify Michigan's expungement process

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 20, 2019
Expunging a criminal record can be a difficult and costly process, but an upcoming Clean Slate Ypsi meeting aims to develop a plan to lobby the legislature to change that.
Innovation News Keith Phillips. Technology and Innovation

Responding to students' feedback, Ypsi teacher creates foreign language learning app

Emily BendaWednesday, February 20, 2019
Hundreds of Keith Phillips' students have said they feel like they can't speak the language they've learned once they're among native speakers. He's attempting to solve that problem with his app, realLINGUA.
Innovation News Hien Lam and Matt Hansen. Entrepreneurship

"Life on Brand": A podcast created by and for local entrepreneurs

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 20, 2019
Two Ann Arbor business owners created the podcast, which highlights the struggles of starting a business and offers advice and inspiration for entrepreneurs.
Innovation News Washtenaw County deputy health officer Jimena Loveluck. Healthy Communities

County opioid epidemic report combines personal narratives with community-wide solutions

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 20, 2019
Among 48 interviews with locals who struggle or have struggled with opioid addiction, the overarching theme is that systemic changes are needed to address the epidemic.
Innovation News A map of IMG's Michigan publications. Technology and Innovation

Concentrate and Issue Media Group join Michigan Press Association

Issue Media Group staffTuesday, February 19, 2019
IMG's membership will more than double the number of online-only news organizations accepted into the 150-year-old organization.
Feature Story Old Town Tavern Manager Theresa McCarter and owner Chris Pawlicki Entrepreneurship

Staying Power: How the Old Town Tavern became Ann Arbor's "last surviving townie bar"

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 13, 2019
The bar has remained a local staple since 1972 by sticking to its simple formula. But the current owners say they're uncertain of its future.
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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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