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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 MySideKick founder and CEO Erin Rose. Technology and Innovation

App designed to combat sexual violence is among Ann Arbor companies competing in SXSW Pitch event

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 23, 2019
MySideKick, which offers a variety of tools to prevent sexual violence, is one of three local companies among the 50 finalists who will compete in Austin this March.
Feature Story Hala and Shawn Green at Finesse 1 Salon Entrepreneurship

Exploring the rich heritage and community of Ypsi's black-owned barbershops and salons

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 16, 2019
The longest-operating black-owned barbershops and salons in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township are continuing a rich tradition of doubling as neighborhood gathering places, each with its own flavor.
Feature Story A Do Not Eat Fish Advisory sign at The Barton Dam Healthy Communities

Why did it take so long to sound the alarm on PFAS in the Huron River?

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 16, 2019
A fish teeming with toxic chemicals known as PFAS sat in a state freezer for over a year without being tested. That's provoked widespread local outrage and a variety of new management efforts.
Development News Concept art for the William Street protected bike lane. Transportation

Ann Arbor plans network of protected bike lanes, beginning construction this spring

Emily BendaWednesday, January 16, 2019
Protected bike lanes have been in discussion for years, but they'll begin to become a reality in 2019.
Development News National Main Street Center representatives visit Howell last year (Howell Main Street COO Cathleen Edgerly pictured second from right). Economic Development

Howell announces rental subsidy program for new downtown businesses

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 16, 2019
The city is trying to attract more quality and affordable dining choices, everyday retail options, and youth-based attractions.
Innovation News 123Pet promo art. Technology and Innovation

With kennel management software acquisition, Ann Arbor company adds North Carolina office

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 16, 2019
Strong growth in the pet services industry has prompted the local business management software firm to add to its lineup of pet-related offerings.
Innovation News Virgina Basler, 95, has been delivering meals for YMOW since it started 45 years ago. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels celebrates 45 years, announces staff and programming expansions

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 16, 2019
2019 will bring the launch of a new Meals on Wheels program aimed at helping 50 local seniors stay in their own homes.
Feature Story Tom Simon, Anna Buchel and Jerard Delaney at the Eagle Flight Centre at Willow Run Airport Transportation

Responding to pilot shortage, EMU aviation program takes flight with highest enrollment ever

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 9, 2019
The aviation job market is predicted to grow by leaps and bounds over the next few years, and EMU's program is expanding accordingly.
Feature Story Yodit Mesfin Johnson Community Development

One year later, what has Washtenaw County's racial equity initiative accomplished?

Afaf HumayunWednesday, January 9, 2019
The county trained staff on racial inequity, passed a racial equity policy, and is in the process of establishing a new racial equity office. County officials, employees, and residents have varying outlooks on how equity issues may change as a result.
Development News An infographic from Swisher's vacancy report, illustrating the total vacancy for office/flex space. Economic Development

Three intriguing takeaways from Swisher Commercial's annual Ann Arbor real estate vacancy report

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 9, 2019
The report breaks vacancies down by type of office space and specific areas of Ann Arbor, and there are a few surprising trends in the data.
Innovation News Filmmakers at the A2 Tech Film Showcase. Technology and Innovation

A2 Tech Film Showcase returns with films highlighting diversity, consequences of technology

Emily BendaWednesday, January 9, 2019
Organizers of the second annual event have seen increased interest from sponsors this year and expect about 700 people to attend this year's showcase. 
Innovation News A Poor People's Campaign event. Community Development

Ypsi summit aims to set cohesive moral agenda to address poverty in Washtenaw County

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 9, 2019
The event aims to coalition-build between groups that have different focuses but support the same underlying agenda of combating poverty.
Feature Story Cecilia Aguilar and Jen MacLeod at Corner Health Center Healthy Communities

New Ypsi program trains teens to educate their peers about mental health, safe sex, and more

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 19, 2018
Hearing a message about safer sex, suicide, or substance abuse from an adult often makes teenagers and preteens roll their eyes, but that reaction may change when the message comes from someone closer to their age.
Feature Story The Allen Creek railroad berm. Community Development

What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2019?

Concentrate staffWednesday, December 19, 2018
Our staffers weighed in on what they're most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2019, ranging from new theater productions to advances in affordable housing advocacy. 
Feature Story Participants at Ann Arbor SPARK's Tech Trek event. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor named sixth most innovative city in U.S.

Emily BendaWednesday, December 19, 2018
The ranking is based on the number of patents issued per capita and the percentage of college-educated residents.
Innovation News Participants at Grubstake's recent workshop in Wayland. Economic Development

Traveling workshop series uses roleplaying game to educate Michiganders on local investing

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 19, 2018
The Grubstake workshops produced by Ypsilanti-based Revalue Investing aim to encourage more Michigan residents to invest in their own communities.
Innovation News EMU students volunteer at Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels. Kids and Education

New EMU program offers debt forgiveness in exchange for public service

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 19, 2018
The program is aimed at helping upper-level students who have successfully completed a year or two of school but are financially unable to continue.
Innovation News The Emerson EAGLES. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor middle schoolers shine in state robotics competition

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 19, 2018
The Emerson School EAGLES went into the FIRST Tech Challenge state championship this weekend ranked 12th out of nearly 2,000 teams nationwide.
Feature Story LookingBus logo Transportation

Mobility grant brings Ann Arbor tech to Lansing transit

MJ GalbraithWednesday, December 12, 2018

Thanks to a Michigan Mobility Challenge grant, bus riders with special needs will soon benefit from a partnership between Ann Arbor-based tech innovator LookingBus and Lansing's Capital Area Transportation Authority.

Feature Story A Bird at the Blake Transit Center Transportation

Q&A: Eli Cooper on Birds, bikes, buses, and Ann Arbor's rapidly shifting mobility landscape

Patrick DunnWednesday, December 12, 2018
2018 brought multiple changes to mobility in Ann Arbor, beyond the controversial Bird scooters. We chatted with the city's transportation manager about what's next for mobility in our city and region. 
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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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