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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 Joey Albright, Anna Simmons, and Joseph Zettelmaier are the team leading Roustabout Theatre Troupe's 2019 season at the Ypsi Experimental Space. Arts and Culture

Roving theater troupe to host first full season in downtown Ypsi

Emily BendaWednesday, December 12, 2018
For the past three years, Roustabout Theatre Troupe has been traveling and performing all over southeast Michigan, including many productions in Milan. In 2019 it will take up residency at the Ypsi Experimental Space.
Innovation News Engage @EMU graduate assistant Juliane Vogl, CAN VISTA leader Paige Ampey, and CAN director of development Frankie Moore at a Brick Elementary walkthrough event. Community Development

Food pantry, computer room planned for new after-school program at Ypsi Township school

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 12, 2018
A cluster of recently vacated rooms in Washtenaw County's academically lowest performing elementary school will soon house a robust after-school program, thanks to a collaboration between local educational institutions and a nonprofit.
Feature Story The storytellers at the Ypsi Storytelling Night Arts and Culture

Ypsi and Ypsi Township residents share tales of community at Ypsi Storytelling Night

Sarah RiggFriday, December 7, 2018
Nine storytellers brought a wide variety of lived experiences to the stage at the event hosted by Concentrate and On the Ground Ypsilanti.
Feature Story A skateboarder at the downtown Ann Arbor Library Lot Community Development

Where does Ann Arbor go next after its contentious Proposal A vote?

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 5, 2018
Ann Arborites are still digesting what the vote means for the future of community conversations about development and housing affordability, as well as the actual fate of the embattled Library Lot.
Feature Story Ann Arbor SPARK hosted demonstrations at the American Center for Mobility to showcase testing and validation of autonomous technology. Technology and Innovation

Auto experts tour American Center for Mobility with Ann Arbor SPARK

Claire CharltonWednesday, December 5, 2018
On an invitation from Ann Arbor SPARK, attendees of the AV Test & Development Symposium visited the American Center for Mobility for a tour and live testing and validation demo.
Feature Story John Newman at Back Office Studio Economic Development

FIRST LOOK: Inside Back Office Studio, downtown Ypsi's long-delayed new coworking space

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 5, 2018
When the business' owners purchased their building in early 2015, they expected to launch that autumn, not knowing it would take more than three years to open to the public.
Development News The new group holds its first meeting. Community Development

New group aims to unify local efforts on affordable housing

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 5, 2018
The group's recent inaugural meeting was attended by representatives of roughly 30 organizations and constituencies with an investment in affordable housing.
Innovation News Screenshot from BARDEUM's "The Death of Cornelia" experience in the Roman Forum. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor company launches app designed to bring historical sites to life

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 5, 2018
BARDEUM provides fun, narrative-based audiovisual stories that deepen the experience of exploring a museum or historical site.
Innovation News Jottful founder Dawn Verbrigghe and business developer Natalie Bruno. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor company offering simplified web design for small businesses plans major expansion

Emily BendaWednesday, December 5, 2018
Jotfful, which currently employs three, is planning up to a dozen new hires next year.
Innovation News A Brother to Brother mentee gets a haircut from Shawn Green, Brother to Brother mentor and owner of Finesse 1 barbershop. Kids and Education

Ypsi-based program offers mentorship – and a haircut – for at-risk youth

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 5, 2018
The Brother to Brother program buses young men after school to local barbershops, where they receive free haircuts while building relationships with the shop owners. 
Feature Story KLA-Tencor.jpg Economic Development

California mobility firm finds home in Ann Arbor

MJ GalbraithWednesday, November 28, 2018

Ann Arbor was chosen from hundreds of potential cities as the research and development center for computing technology solutions company KLA-Tencor.

Feature Story Casey Miller delivering meals for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Healthy Communities

These community organizations just won hundreds of thousands of dollars to support local seniors

Emily BendaWednesday, November 28, 2018
The number of adults over 60 in Washtenaw County is expected to more than double by 2040. A new grant funding competition aims to support organizations with unique plans to serve seniors' needs.
Feature Story Emmanuel Lutheran clothes closet coordinator Linda King Healthy Communities

Need to find or donate warm clothing this winter? These Ypsi organizations are keeping people warm.

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 28, 2018
Here's our rundown of the many Ypsilanti-area churches, schools, and nonprofits who organize warm clothing drives for the colder months.
Innovation News Ypsi Storytelling Night flyer Arts and Culture

On the Ground Ypsi to host Ypsi Storytelling Night

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 28, 2018
Nine local residents will tell stories about Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, and what the communities mean to those who live there.
Innovation News Map showing proposed limited stops for an express bus route between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Transportation

How could Ann Arbor-to-Ypsi bus service improve? AAATA wants your input.

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 28, 2018
Potential improvements could include introducing an "express" limited-stop service or making use of traffic signal technology that can help buses stay on schedule.
Innovation News Photographs of an Artrain mural by Harry Chalfant. Arts and Culture

Artwork from Ann Arbor nonprofit's graffiti train sold at Paris auction

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 28, 2018
In 1986 Artrain commissioned a group of graffiti artists to paint the railroad cars that served as its mobile art museum. Last week, artworks from that project sold for a combined $22,660.
Innovation News Winners of the 2017 Michigan Business Challenge, one of U-M's programs for entrepreneurship students. Entrepreneurship

Here's why the Princeton Review ranked U-M the nation's best undergrad program for entrepreneurs

Emily BendaWednesday, November 28, 2018
Princeton and Entrepreneur magazine also ranked U-M's graduate program the eighth best for entrepreneurs. 
Feature Story Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center director Al Dyer Jr. Arts and Culture

Ypsi's Michigan Firehouse Museum aims to build profile as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 14, 2018
The museum will host its first paranormal investigation convention next month, and its new executive director has a number of other plans to reinvigorate the facility.
Feature Story Aubrey Patino, Eileen Spring and Ellen Rabinowitz at Food Gatherers Healthy Communities

Food Gatherers is 30. But with food insecurity still widespread, the anniversary is bittersweet.

Jenn McKeeWednesday, November 14, 2018
A sobering one in seven people in Washtenaw County are still food insecure, and meeting their needs has only grown more challenging over time.
Innovation News Attendees at this March's Building Power conference. Community Development

Conference focused on organizing against white supremacy returns to U-M

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 14, 2018
A U-M social work student founded the conference earlier this year, inspired partly by white supremacist Richard Spencer's planned visit to Ann Arbor.
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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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