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Feature Story With funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ann Arbor YMCA has been distributing produce boxes weekly for families in need during the pandemic. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

With its doors closed, here's how the Ann Arbor YMCA has innovated to serve in new ways

Emily BendaWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story LoanSense cofounder Catalina Kaiyoorawongs with Tina Heusel, the company's partnerships lead at SPARK East. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Ypsi startup flourishes during pandemic by helping clients pursue student loan forgiveness

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story The Recreation Park complex, which houses the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsilanti Senior Center adapts to COVID-19 with meal service, online exercise classes, and more

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story Ann Arbor SPARK's incubator spaces will be adjusted to meet social distancing guidelines when SPARK facilities reopen, including blocking off use of telephone booths. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

COVID safety 101: Here's what reopening businesses must do to complete state-required safety plans

Emily BendaWednesday, July 1, 2020
Feature Story Cherisa Allen. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

For many Ypsi-area residents, recognition of racism as a public health issue is long overdue

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 1, 2020
Longform Trische' Duckworth. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Local leaders discuss what's next for racial justice in Washtenaw County

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
Feature Story Joseph Johnson and Cozine Welch. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ann Arbor nonprofit fosters community support for returning citizens, despite added COVID challenges

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, June 24, 2020
Feature Story Growing Hope staff have been using a contactless system to transfer groceries to customers' cars at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

COVID-19, Midland flood prompt community leaders to center resiliency in vision for Ypsi's future

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
Feature Story Tricia McTague, an associate professor of sociology at EMU and member of EMU's volunteer sewing cohort, sews masks. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsilanti city residents encouraged to apply for COVID-19 care packages while supplies last

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 17, 2020
Feature Story Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton presents a briefing on the incident during which a sheriff's deputy punched Sha'Teina Grady El in the head. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Advisory board seeks community input on May 26 sheriff's deputy incident in Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 16, 2020
Feature Story A map of Michigan eviction filing rates. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

U-M report on Michigan evictions makes recommendations to avoid "looming pandemic eviction crisis"

Patrick DunnTuesday, June 9, 2020
Feature Story Trische' Duckworth addresses the crowd at a protest at the Washtenaw County Sheriff's office. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Meet the Ypsilanti woman who's organized four of Washtenaw County's anti-police-brutality protests

Sarah RiggMonday, June 8, 2020
Feature Story COVID-19 Business Impact Report Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Report shows major losses, stark racial disparity in COVID-19's impact on Washtenaw County business

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 3, 2020
Feature Story EMU students playing games at an esports event. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

EMU launches esports program to build community, highlight gaming industry success stories

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 3, 2020
Feature Story Protestors march through downtown Ann Arbor. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

PHOTO ESSAY: Ann Arbor's June 1 police brutality protest

Doug Coombe and Patrick DunnMonday, June 1, 2020
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