Community Development

Longform Parkridge Summer Learning Experiences students present their projects. Kids and Education

From oral history to fishing, kids share highlights of Parkridge Summer Learning Experience in Ypsi

Sarah RiggMonday, August 11, 2025
Feature Story Kaysi Hohner in welding class at Saline High School. Kids and Education

CTE classes offer career experience in Washtenaw County high schools. Here's how to sign up for them

Jaishree DrepaulThursday, August 7, 2025
Feature Story A performance at Fun Fest. Arts and Culture

Fun Fest celebrates 5 years of music, arts, and more in Ypsi's Frog Island Park

Lee Van RothTuesday, August 5, 2025
Innovation News An 826michigan writing tutoring session at Beezy's in Ypsilanti in 2013. Kids and Education

Nonprofit 826michigan moves to Ypsi with plans to create 25,000 new writers by 2030

Lee Van RothWednesday, July 30, 2025
Innovation News A "bag tree" of cloth bags for people to borrow at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market is one example of how Ypsi businesses and organizations are already encouraging plastic-free living. Sustainability

Event challenges Ypsi residents to use no plastic for 5 days

Sarah RiggMonday, July 28, 2025
Innovation News A graphic for the Tariff Resource Center website. Entrepreneurship

Online resource center offers help for Washtenaw County businesses struggling with tariff impacts

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, July 22, 2025
Longform Alijah Braatz is a student in Washtenaw Community College's automotive CTE program. Kids and Education

WCC offers high school students opportunity to try future careers firsthand through CTE programs

Sennen Querijero and Patrick DunnMonday, July 21, 2025
Longform Director Zach Damon and Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor on the set of "Resilience Revealed: Ann Arbor’s Disability Legacy." Healthy Communities

New documentary examines Ann Arbor's history of disability rights advocacy

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, July 16, 2025
Feature Story Students prepare food in Huron High School's Culinary and Hospitality class. Kids and Education

Huron High students get real-world kitchen experience through Culinary and Hospitality program

Audra AmbrozaitisMonday, July 14, 2025
Longform Bhakti Javiya is an AmeriCorps VISTA economic empowerment associate at Jewish Family Services in Ann Arbor. Community Development

AmeriCorps cuts would pose major threat to Washtenaw County nonprofits

Sarah RiggTuesday, July 8, 2025
Feature Story Kaysi Hohner in welding class at Saline High School. Kids and Education

Diversity in skilled trades: Women find rewarding work in traditionally male-dominated fields

Lillian GentryMonday, July 7, 2025
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