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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 The ribbon cutting ceremony at Ypsilanti Township's Restaurant Depot. Economic Development

Local restaurant owners flock to Ypsi Township Restaurant Depot opening

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 13, 2019
Restaurant Depot stores are similar to Costco or Sam's Club, but focused on restaurant clients. Local restaurateurs had been waiting for a closer location than the chain's Troy or Dearborn stores.
Innovation News The SISU Sense mouthguard. Technology and Innovation

Saline company's mouthguard could help detect concussions in athletes

Emily BendaWednesday, February 13, 2019
A microchip sensor embedded in the SISU Sense guard can detect collisions and calculate the force of each hit to an athlete's head.
Innovation News A parcel of the Ann Arbor Greenbelt. Sustainability

USDA awards Ann Arbor Greenbelt $1 million to protect green space

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 13, 2019
The Greenbelt and its local partners will match the grant, which means $2 million will go toward protecting local farmland and open spaces through conservation easements. 
Innovation News NewFoundry CEO Richard Chang. Economic Development

Workforce Pipeline Summit aims to better engage underserved groups in Michigan's workforce

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 13, 2019
Recruiters often overlook seniors, people who have returned from incarceration, veterans, and other groups. Summit organizer Rich Chang wants to create a long-term strategy to change that.
Feature Story L to R Tyrone Bridges, Kenneth Snowdon, Jared Taylor and Coleman Snowdon Entrepreneurship

Ypsi Township resident teaches young people contracting and handyman skills through paid jobs

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 6, 2019
Young people in Tyrone Bridges' Youth 2 Contractors program make at least $10-$12 an hour while learning skills that they could turn into adult careers.
Feature Story Lauren Schandevel and Griffin St. Onge of Affordable Michigan at Angell Hall Community Development

One year later, student-created guide to being "not-rich" at U-M has lasting impact

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 6, 2019
A Google Doc offering resources for low-income U-M students spread like wildfire last year and is continuing to effect change on both the U-M campus and others nationwide.
Innovation News Laura Khoury of Shoptelligence. Entrepreneurship

Michigan Angel Fund invests in four women-owned companies

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 6, 2019
A managing partner of the fund says this is an indicator of the fact that "there are more women-led companies in the pipeline than ever before." 
Innovation News 777 E. Eisenhower. Economic Development

Having filled iconic "777" building, Oxford Companies plans broader improvements for south Ann Arbor

Emily BendaWednesday, February 6, 2019
Oxford wants to transform the space in southern Ann Arbor into a downtown environment where people can live, work, and play.
Innovation News Emmanuel Jones. Kids and Education

Ypsi youth mentorship nonprofit expands staff, programs, collaborations with new office

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 6, 2019
A move to the Chapelle Business Center and a partnership with Bottles-N-Backpacks' child development program has allowed the successful nonprofit to expand significantly.
Innovation News Ann Arbor STEAM students making solar cells. Sustainability

Ann Arbor school receives $15,000 grant to create solar curriculum, install solar array

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 6, 2019
The funds will allow Ann Arbor STEAM to expand solar curriculum it's had for many years, and to realize a student-led effort to implement solar power at the school.
Feature Story Serena Pergola and Liv Velarde at the SHEI offices Arts and Culture

U-M student publication's secret to 20 years of success: It's not a magazine, it's a media company.

Emily BendaWednesday, January 30, 2019
In the age of blogs, social media influencers, and podcasts, it's easy to say print media is dead. But the students behind SHEI's website, social channels, and print magazine have a different answer.
Feature Story Austin McDonald working on a robot with Lincoln High School's Linc-Bots team Kids and Education

Ypsi-area high schoolers learn surprising lessons through robotics teams

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 30, 2019
Many young participants are finding their passions and improving their academic standing through local robotics clubs and competitions.
Development News A Rutherford Pool visitor tests out new swim goggles. Community Development

Friends of Ypsi's Rutherford Pool launch crowdfunding campaign to renovate pool bathhouse

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 30, 2019
The pool itself received a $1.05 million makeover between 2012 and 2014, but supporters say its bathhouse is long overdue for renovations as well.
Innovation News Agricole Farm Stop. Economic Development

New local produce store modeled after Ann Arbor's Argus Farm Stop to open in Chelsea

Emily BendaWednesday, January 30, 2019
Agricole Farm Stop aims to support the local farm economy by selling locally-grown food and giving farmers 75 percent of the selling price.
Innovation News Literati Bookstore. Entrepreneurship

Literati one of five finalists for national Bookstore of the Year award

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 30, 2019
Although Ann Arbor's Literati only opened in 2013, it's worked hard to make a mark – and Publishers Weekly has taken notice.
Innovation News Gregory Dill. Community Development

How Washtenaw County dealt with the government shutdown

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 30, 2019
If a permanent deal to open the federal government isn't reached in the next three weeks, county administrator Gregory Dill says the county will be "more prepared this time around."
Feature Story Shigeto performing with Matthew Dear at The Blind Pig Arts and Culture

Live music's next act in Washtenaw County

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 23, 2019
With shared values of prioritizing the music, offering intimate experiences, and working out of pure love for the business, several venues are setting Washtenaw County up for a live music resurgence in 2019 and beyond.
Feature Story The Spiritual Israel Church and Its Army-Ypsilanti Youth Choir at the inaugural MLK Gospel Fest Arts and Culture

Ypsi-area gospel performers shine in EMU's inaugural MLK Gospel Fest

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 23, 2019
Choirs, spoken word artists, a step team, a mime ministry, and dancers were all among the lineup of remarkable talent that took the stage on Jan. 19.
Innovation News Cheryl Farmer presents Jane Bird Schmiedeke and a relative of Nathalie "Nat" Edmunds with the 2018 Starkweather Award. Community Development

Nominations sought for award honoring local women doing social justice work

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 23, 2019
The Starkweather Award committee seeks nominations of outstanding feminists who have been involved in some way with Eastern Michigan University.
Innovation News Summer18 participant Tyisha Thompson at the U-M Athletics Department. Economic Development

Anticipating growth, summer employment program for county youth seeks new employers

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 23, 2019
Having doubled the number of youth it employs since it started in 2016, the Summer19 program is aiming to keep expanding this year.
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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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