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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 Uru founder Ainsley McCallister playing field hockey for the Tasmania Van Demons. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor company finds rapid success with platform matching athletes to teams around the world

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 14, 2018
After launching a platform in August to connect field hockey players around the world with coaches and teams, Uru is already looking to expand its reach into other sports.
Innovation News Last year's Tech Homecoming attracted 250 participants from 17 states. Technology and Innovation

Tech Homecoming happy hour returns Thanksgiving Eve to connect local employers with out-of-towners

Emily BendaWednesday, November 14, 2018
Now in its fourth year, the event aims to allow out-of-towners to connect with local employment opportunities in a comfortable setting.
Innovation News A group of Circles leaders and allies participate in Circles' volunteer education night. Community Development

Program matching low-income "leaders" with higher-income "allies" graduates second cohort

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 14, 2018
The Ypsilanti-based local chapter of the national Circles program is seeking to broaden its scope and enlist new participants.
Feature Story Metromode meets with members of Ypsilanti's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Entrepreneurship

Listening Tour: 4 things Metromode learned about Ypsilanti's entrepreneurial ecosystem

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
As Midtown and Downtown Detroit boom, what strategies do Metro Detroit's suburban communities have to grow their entrepreneurial ecosystems, both in cooperation with Detroit and independently? Metromode is on tour to find out.
Feature Story UMD's Center for Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies director Tamara Shoemaker Technology and Innovation

How inclusivity, education, and networking can bridge Ann Arbor's cybersecurity talent gap

Eric GallippoWednesday, November 7, 2018
The gap between industry demand and workforce supply isn't unique to the Ann Arbor area, but local experts say our region also faces unique talent gap challenges.
Feature Story New West Willow Neighborhood Association Presdient Jo Ann McCollum Community Development

Ypsi-area neighborhood watches maintain robust presence by building community

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 7, 2018
The city of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township have over 40 active groups that go beyond the traditional functions of a neighborhood watch.
Feature Story On the Ground Ypsilanti logo. Community Development

On the Ground Ypsilanti is hiring an engagement manager

Patrick DunnWednesday, November 7, 2018
Learn more about the position and how to apply here.
Innovation News LiquidGoldConcept staff make their first cast of the Lactation Simulation Model. Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor startup seeks to improve public health education with breastfeeding simulator

Emily BendaWednesday, November 7, 2018
LiquidGoldConcept's Lactation Simulation Model is a wearable vest that simulates breastfeeding and issues that can arise with mothers. 
Innovation News Pitch Ypsi promotional image. Entrepreneurship

Pitch Ypsi competition doubles prizes, responds to community feedback by changing event structure

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 7, 2018
Applications for the business pitch competition are due November 14 and the pitch competition will be held December 5.
Innovation News Notes from a Village Project meeting. Kids and Education

Mentorship program for Ypsi-area kids affected by incarceration expands, seeks new volunteers

Sarah riggWednesday, November 7, 2018
The Village Project's pilot effort was successful enough that Ypsilanti Community Schools administration not only decided to continue the program, but asked that it be made available to more students. 
Innovation News Fifth Avenue Press logo. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor District Library's Fifth Avenue Press debuts second set of books by local authors

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 7, 2018
The library's press, which provides free editing, design, and publishing services for local authors, has seen a steady stream of submissions over the last two years.
Feature Story YCHS Choir Teacher Crystal Harding Kids and Education

How the Ypsilanti Community High School choir returned to the national spotlight

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 31, 2018
The choir hadn't competed in four years, but it recently took a first-place award in a Washington, D.C. competition and its teacher is now plotting a trip for students to sing at Carnegie Hall.
Feature Story Urban Energy Justice Lab founder Dr. Tony Reames at his U of M office Sustainability

Energy access is not created equal. This Ann Arbor organization is trying to change that.

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 31, 2018
The Urban Energy Justice Lab wants to get more people engaged in improving fair and equitable access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy services.
Development News Peter Sanderson and Coy Vaughn with a map of the B2B Trail. Healthy Communities

Private-public partnerships accelerate completion of county's Border-to-Border Trail

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 31, 2018
The dream of being able to hike or bicycle across Washtenaw County, and even beyond to Jackson and Wayne counties, is closer than ever.
Innovation News Jesse Kranyak at The Wurst Bar Entrepreneurship

West Cross Street businesses to host new hard cider fest in Ypsi

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 31, 2018
About 50 varieties of cider will be on tap, and organizers are hoping for an inaugural crowd of at least 300 people. 
Innovation News Jim Irwin with two of the paintings from his collection. Arts and Culture

Historic Ann Arbor art collection donated to Concordia University

Emily BendaWednesday, October 31, 2018
The collection, donated by Ann Arbor resident and businessman Jim Irwin, comprises 33 paintings depicting Ann Arbor buildings or homes from the 19th century.
Innovation News Staff from Warmilu, one of the businesses in the Desai Accelerator's new cohort, demonstrate their warming blanket technology in Kenya. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor company Warmilu expands international reach of its infant warming blankets

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 31, 2018
Thanks in part to a partnership in Kenya, the company's warming blankets are now in use in numerous new hospitals worldwide.
Innovation News Clinc staff work at Cahoots. Technology and Innovation

How an Ann Arbor AI startup quintupled its staff in two years

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 31, 2018
Clinc started with a focus on artificially intelligent assistants for the financial industry. But it's since branched out into other industries, including an adaptable self-service platform for clients to develop their own AI.
Video Parkridge video Arts and Culture

VIDEO: Uncovering the stories behind Parkridge Community Center's portraits

Ward 1 ProductionsWednesday, October 24, 2018
Ward 1 Productions, Ypsilanti's youth-driven creative agency, takes a closer look at the stories behind Parkridge Community Center's portraits of important historical figures from Ypsi.
Feature Story ACM-logo.png Transportation

Autonomous platooning to be studied by American Center for Mobility

MJ GalbraithWednesday, October 24, 2018

The American Center for Mobility has announced a new study on fuel-efficient platooning and communication systems reliability for enhanced safety in adverse weather and traffic conditions.  

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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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