Economic Development

Longform Chocolate Croissants at B-Cubed Bakery. Entrepreneurship

3 Ypsi bakeries have opened in the past 2 years, and owners see "room for all of us to thrive"

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 9, 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
Innovation News Rowers at the inaugural RowFest. Healthy Communities

Free beginner rowing lessons offered in Ypsi Township in advance of national rowing championship

Sarah RiggMonday, July 7, 2025
Development News TORC Robotics' new facility in Ann Arbor Township. Economic Development

Self-driving truck company opens $5.6 million Ann Arbor Twp. facility, creating 500 local jobs

Jaishree DrepaulThursday, July 3, 2025
Innovation News The first five Michigan graduates of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor SPARK, WCC celebrate first Michigan grads of manufacturing education program

Jaishree DrepaulThursday, June 26, 2025
Feature Story A view through the titanium-sapphire crystal that helps to transfer power into ZEUS’s laser pulses. Technology and Innovation

U-M's ZEUS laser, the strongest in the U.S., is about to get even more powerful

Alaina MitchellWednesday, June 25, 2025
Innovation News Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor. Kids and Education

U-M works to preserve and disseminate education data as feds pull funding for its collection

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, June 25, 2025
Innovation News A Walk With Friends group prepares to set out on a two-mile walk around Ypsilanti on June 21, 2025. Healthy Communities

"Walk With Friends" group promotes exercise and social connection with weekly 2-mile walks in Ypsi

Lee Van RothMonday, June 23, 2025
Innovation News Juneteenth celebrations in Ypsilanti. Community Development

Juneteenth in Ypsi grows into a weekend of activism, music, and faith, featuring gospel star

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 17, 2025
Longform A Michigan Technological University booth at Safe Demo Day at the American Center for Mobility. Technology and Innovation

American Center for Mobility's Demo Day highlights new tech, expanded facility scope

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 11, 2025
Longform Ypsi Pride 2025 attendees. Diversity

Photo essay: Ypsi Pride 2025

Lee Van Roth, Doug Coombe, and Patrick DunnTuesday, June 10, 2025
Feature Story Author Jahshua Treadwell stands at the site of a future community center in Superior Township. Community Development

Community members weigh in on new community center coming to Superior Township

Jahshua TreadwellMonday, June 9, 2025
Innovation News A union training event at Washtenaw Community College. Economic Development

Study finds union training programs bring millions to Washtenaw County economy

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, June 4, 2025
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