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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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Feature Story Harley Rider at the Dexter Area Fire Station on N Territorial Road Community Development

Rural Washtenaw County communities fight to bring broadband internet online

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 7, 2018
Many rural municipalities have no access to broadband internet, making it challenging for people to live, work, and go to school. But numerous citizen initiatives are underway to change that.
Feature Story Emily Tuesday and Cheyanne Jeffries in the theater at the Riverside Arts Center Arts and Culture

Riverside Arts Center seeks to scale up as a community hub

Brianna KellyWednesday, March 7, 2018
Following staffing changes and a merger with another Ypsi nonprofit last year, the center has introduced a wide variety of new community-oriented programming.
Development News Massage Mechanics' staff. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi's Massage Mechanics expands, moves from Depot Town to downtown

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 7, 2018
The business, which bills itself as massage for the "everyday working person," will celebrate its move with a "wellness funhouse" on April 6.
Innovation News A performance at the 2016 Threads festival. Arts and Culture

Threads interdisciplinary art festival moves to Ypsi, scales up for 2018

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 7, 2018
The festival, which includes music, poetry, dance, film, and visual arts, started in Ann Arbor but has found a new home.
Innovation News Michigan Interfaith Power and Light logo. Sustainability

Solar Marketplace aims to help houses of worship finance eco-friendly projects

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 7, 2018
Houses of worship can fundraise or take out a loan to install solar panels or other energy-efficient features, but the city of Ann Arbor hopes to help them find other creative ways to get greener.
Feature Story Ward 1 Productions of Ypsilanti Entrepreneurship

Ward 1 creative agency trains youth by telling Ypsi stories

Brianna KellyWednesday, February 28, 2018
The Ypsi-based agency offers employment and apprenticeship opportunities for young people interested in pursuing careers in video and content production.
Feature Story Plans for Veridian at County Farm Community Development

The ABCs of affordability in Washtenaw County

Ben Connor BarrieWednesday, February 28, 2018
Affordability is a hot topic in the Ann Arbor area, and with good reason. But the debate involves many complex and ill-defined concepts – including "affordability" itself. We broke down the basics.
Innovation News Ann Arbor's Landmark apartments are serviced by Synergy Fiber. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor-based ISP finds long-lasting success with all-in-one tech deployment

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 28, 2018
Most broadband internet service providers have been more recently founded, but Synergy Fiber has been going strong since 1998 – and it continues to score groundbreaking deals.
Innovation News Clot Buster team members Jeffrey Plott, Yang Liu, Joshua Cockrum, and Yihao Zheng. Technology and Innovation

Stroke treatment device wins $25,000 top prize at Michigan Business Challenge

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 28, 2018
U-M students developed the business plan for Clot Buster, which is designed to live up to its name in the process of removing blood clots while treating stroke patients.
Innovation News Scenes from previous years at SXSW's Michigan House. Economic Development

Ann Arbor to expand presence this year at SXSW's "Michigan House"

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 28, 2018
The house will spotlight Ann Arbor SPARK, the University of Michigan, May Mobility, Cahoots, and others as it marks its fourth year at Austin's massive South by Southwest festival.
Feature Story nh_20180205_1124.jpg Technology and Innovation

Self-driving security: How Detroit leads the way in automotive cybersecurity

Patrick DunnWednesday, February 21, 2018
With the rise of connected vehicle technology comes an increased level of vulnerability to security threats. Fortunately, the Detroit region’s automotive cybersecurity industry is growing strong—in numbers, and in proactive defense against attacks.
Feature Story Jermaine Dickerson of Hero Nation with YCHS students at a Black Panther screening at Rave Cinemas Diversity

"We can accomplish anything": Ypsi students react to free "Black Panther" screening

Brianna KellyWednesday, February 21, 2018
Students described an empowering and inspiring experience at the screening, the result of a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than triple its $3,000 goal.
Feature Story Jason Gold Arts and Culture

Michigan Folk School to create educational campus for traditional skills on county property

Natalie BurgWednesday, February 21, 2018
The organization, which teaches skills like glassmaking and homesteading, mounted a successful crowdfunding campaign late last year to considerably scale up its operations.
Innovation News Steve Mangigian at Zingerman's Coffee Co. Entrepreneurship

Zingerman's Coffee Co. grand reopening to feature new toast bar, expanded seating

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 21, 2018
Although it's situated in the unlikely environs of a sprawling office park, the business has become a bustling destination.
Innovation News SISU mouthguards. Entrepreneurship

Saline mouthguard manufacturer Akervall Technologies attracts local, national accolades

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 21, 2018
Multiple recent recognitions for the company come after many years of scaling up what started as a kitchen-table business.
Feature Story Dieter Bouma and Pastor Matt Ackerman at Campus Chapel Sustainability

Solar-powered chapel in Ann Arbor provides sustainable example for other houses of worship

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 14, 2018
Campus Chapel's members have been concerned about climate change for over a decade. They put their values into action in 2015, and they're hoping to spread the good word of sustainability.
Feature Story Tad Wysor Community Development

New citizen-led coalition seeks to give all Ypsi residents a voice in future development

Brianna KellyWednesday, February 14, 2018
Rising for Economic Democracy in Ypsi is working to engage all interested Ypsi residents in developing a community benefits ordinance for the city.
Feature Story Blythe Filar plays music with patients Healthy Communities

How creative arts therapies support the mental health of Michigan children

Claire CharltonWednesday, February 14, 2018
Michigan children and teens who have mental health issues are being helped through creative therapies. We took a look at some of these interventions, and found out why they work.
Innovation News Sanjay Gupta. Healthy Communities

CNN's Sanjay Gupta to sponsor, appear at new U-M health hackathon

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 14, 2018
While Ann Arbor already has a few health hackathons, the new event concentrates on communication issues in the healthcare setting.
Innovation News Jonathan Massey introduces Joel Sanders at the Stalled! conference. Diversity

Inspired by transgender bathroom debate, U-M holds conference on inclusive design

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 14, 2018
Organizers say that controversies over the bathroom issue have opened up a much broader conversation on improving inclusivity in design in a variety of other ways.
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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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