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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 PopArt! hosts Charley Tucker and Emma Fyffe. Arts and Culture

New livestream series spotlighting female pop-culture creators to premiere in Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 23, 2018
The locally produced show will air on the Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch.
Feature Story Melvin Parson at Kettering Elementary - a possible future home for WTPGA Entrepreneurship

What's the state of Ypsi's food economy?

Brianna KellyWednesday, May 16, 2018
In advance of our upcoming free panel discussion on Ypsi's food economy, we asked our panelists from Go! Ice Cream, We the People Growers Association, and Hyperion Coffee Co. for their thoughts. 
Feature Story 0010-XT2F8230.jpg Technology and Innovation

Here's what Domino's and Ford learned from their self-driving pizza delivery cars

Howard LovyWednesday, May 16, 2018
Autonomous pizza delivery is a thing, and it's being tested by Ford and Domino's in Ann Arbor. But will customers leave their front door to get their pie? Find out here.
Feature Story Alisyn Malek and the May Mobility team Transportation

From accident prevention to bike parking, Ann Arbor's 100 mobility companies cover plenty of ground

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 16, 2018
We talked to five Ann Arbor mobility startups about the technology they're working on and the trends they're observing in the local mobility ecosystem.
Development News Zoller USA founder Alexander Zoller. Economic Development

Zoller USA makes major high-tech expansion in Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 16, 2018
A spokesperson says nearly tripling Zoller's Ann Arbor space was a "no-brainer" for the manufacturing hardware and software company.
Innovation News Emily Heintz. Economic Development

New Ann Arbor company aims to strengthen Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 16, 2018
After five years serving Michigan's entrepreneurial community as associate director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, Emily Heintz is becoming an entrepreneur herself.
Innovation News The retail and demo area at TinkerTech. Technology and Innovation

New downtown Ypsi makerspace aims for inclusivity, affordability

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 16, 2018
TinkerTech founder Michael Ploof says makerspace users can be a "very homogenous group of people," and he's hoping to change that.
Feature Story Gabriel Necula of Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Community Development

As their numbers surge, Washtenaw County gun control activists' motto is "Keep going"

Jenn McKeeWednesday, May 9, 2018
The local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America has doubled its numbers, and helped to inspire a new chapter of Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, since the Parkland shooting in February.
Feature Story Yen Azzaro, Maggie Brandt and Steve Pierce at First Congregational United Church of Christ Arts and Culture

FIRST LOOK: Inside the historic church set to become Ypsi's newest performance venue

Brianna KellyWednesday, May 9, 2018
The Ypsilanti Performance Space, or "the YPSI" for short, will offer a concert hall, reception hall, conference room, a basement space, and office space.
Innovation News Jottful founder Dawn Verbrigghe with her Founders for Change pledge. Diversity

Female founders of Ann Arbor tech companies take national pledge for diversity

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 9, 2018
The women have committed to maintaining a diverse team, board, and investment partners – the latter of which can be a particular challenge for a young company.
Innovation News Skip Simms speaks at the Michigan Celebrates Angels event. Economic Development

New report finds robust Michigan angel investment community investing heavily in IT, life sciences

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 9, 2018
A new statewide initiative managed by Ann Arbor SPARK revealed some impressive statistics on angel investors in Michigan.
Innovation News Carl Arft at SiTime's office. Economic Development

Dexter native returns home to open Michigan office for Silicon Valley company

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 9, 2018
Carl Arft has happy memories of growing up in Dexter, so he was happy to recommend that his employer open its second North American location there.
Feature Story Washtenaw County Administrator Greg Dill Diversity

Can Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County develop a long-term plan to address racial inequity?

Afaf HumayunWednesday, May 2, 2018
The city and county announced the new "One Community" campaign to advance racial equity in January. Similar campaigns often peter out quickly, but local officials are working to make sure theirs has long-term implications.
Feature Story East Washtenaw Basketball League at Ypsilanti Community Middle School Healthy Communities

East Washtenaw Basketball League offers kids more than just a chance to shoot hoops

Brianna KellyWednesday, May 2, 2018
The program uses basketball as a tool through which participants can forge relationships with caring adults, interact positively with law enforcement, and learn about valuable community resources.
Feature Story Michelle Smith helps put on a toddler's shoes Healthy Communities

VIDEO: Treating mental health in Michigan's kids and teens

Claire CharltonWednesday, May 2, 2018
Check out this informative video on the challenges of identifying and treating mental health disorders in kids.
Innovation News Dalat's old location in Ypsilanti. Entrepreneurship

Iconic restaurant makes unusual move – from Ypsi to Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 2, 2018
Dalat has seemed on the brink of closure multiple times in recent years. However, a new generation is now taking over the business and relocating it from Ypsi to Ann Arbor.
Innovation News Participants dance at a Riverside Arts Center event. Arts and Culture

New event to celebrate Ypsi's arts and culture ecosystem

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 2, 2018
Riverside Arts Center's new Fly Trap event will offer a variety of free activities that are open to all, while also doubling as a fundraiser for the center.
Innovation News A young participant presents at a Running Start workshop. Kids and Education

Teens generate 25 new business ideas at new workshop for young entrepreneurs

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 2, 2018
A group of high schoolers and middle schoolers have been learning the ropes of entrepreneurship and developing their own business ideas through the Running Start program.
Feature Story Dr. Steven Lipschultz Healthy Communities

How Michigan physician scientists are saving kids' lives through translational research

Claire CharltonWednesday, April 25, 2018
Talented Michigan physician scientists are leveraging the power of a discipline called translational research to find treatments and cures for cancer and other childhood diseases.
Feature Story Michael Simmons and his great nephew Devonte Harris-Clark on Bell Street Community Development

Ypsi neighborhood moves forward after reversal of zoning change that left homes virtually valueless

Brianna KellyWednesday, April 25, 2018
About a dozen residential properties in the Bell-Kramer neighborhood were rezoned from residential to industrial in 2014 due to their proximity to a former city-owned landfill. Residents are now breathing a sigh of relief after their houses were rezoned again early this month.
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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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