Economic Development

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
Innovation News A rendering of the planned pavilion at Broadway Park West. Economic Development

Ann Arbor's Broadway Park West development receives $1 million grant for public pavilion

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, June 3, 2025
Longform Cheers to Queers founders Marisa Quiery and Danya Youssef-Agha. Community Development

Ypsi organizations rally to support LGBTQ+ community in challenging times

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 3, 2025
Longform DTE workers make upgrades to power lines near Dixboro in fall 2024. The utility says it is investing $200 million in Ann Arbor's infrastructure over the next five years. But the city is pushing back against DTE's request to raise electricity rates. Sustainability

Ann Arbor takes key role in pushing DTE Energy for lower rates and improved infrastructure

Elinor EppersonMonday, June 2, 2025
Longform Homebuilding students build an entire house over the course of their school year. Kids and Education

In Ann Arbor schools' Homebuilding program, students build a house in a school year

Tova WeissWednesday, May 28, 2025
Innovation News The Ann Arbor District Library's Downtown Library. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor District Library to offer downtown retail spaces with rents as low as $150/month

Clifton Kirkman IIThursday, May 22, 2025
Longform Whitmore Lake High School student Jayden Canter. Kids and Education

From champion carpenter to apparel entrepreneur, Washtenaw CTE students are "powerhouse" achievers

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, May 21, 2025
Longform University of Michigan associate professor Thomas McKenney and students tour the Mark W. Barker, the first commercial vessel to be built on the Great Lakes in more than 40 years, in River Rouge. Economic Development

U-M leads in national effort to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, May 20, 2025
Feature Story This scene in "Money Over Boyz," directed by Ypsilanti couple Yolanda and Keith Ragland, takes place on the Tridge in Ypsi's Riverside Park. Arts and Culture

Ypsi filmmaking couple's debut feature holds top 100 spot on streaming service Tubi

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 14, 2025
Longform Sienna Troy, Eli Harris, Nick Corvera-Garay, Jaylah Cotton, Josephine Smith, and Tuula Martinez at a Growing Hope Teen Leadership Program meeting. Healthy Communities

Teens fight food insecurity in Ypsi through Growing Hope leadership program

Tova WeissWednesday, May 14, 2025
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