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Innovation News A flyer for the Safe Schools Washtenaw campagin. Kids and Education

Safe Schools Washtenaw drive seeks PPE and $500,000 in donations for county schools

Emily BendaMonday, July 27, 2020
Innovation News Daniel Wall, who kickstarted the Quarantine Cut Challenge, shows off his mullet. Arts and Culture

Grove Studios reaches fundraising goal by inviting people to share photos of quarantine hairstyles

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 22, 2020
Feature Story LoanSense cofounder Catalina Kaiyoorawongs with Tina Heusel, the company's partnerships lead at SPARK East. Entrepreneurship

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

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 15, 2020
Development News A graphic from the committee's report, showing Ypsilanti's declining housing vacancy rate. Community Development

Committee to present recommendations for improving housing affordability and accessibility in Ypsi

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. Entrepreneurship

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

Emily BendaWednesday, July 1, 2020
Development News The June 22 groundbreaking ceremony for the B2B Trail in Frog Island Park. Transportation

B2B Trail breaks ground in Frog Island Park, with other improvements planned in Ypsi area

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 1, 2020
Feature Story Growing Hope staff have been using a contactless system to transfer groceries to customers' cars at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market. Community Development

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

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
Innovation News Teens in the "COVID Happened - So Now What?" discussion were prompted to draw a picture of anything that was on their minds. Participant Asiya Hurt drew this in response. Kids and Education

Corner Health Center launches online discussion series for teens with conversation on COVID

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 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. Community Development

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

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 16, 2020
Innovation News Food Gatherers will sponsor 22 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites for children in Washtenaw County from June 22-Aug. 28. Healthy Communities

Food Gatherers expands summer food program to meet increased demand

Emily BendaTuesday, June 16, 2020
Innovation News Victor Swanson, owner of A Taste of Soul by Biggie's on Ypsi's South Side. Entrepreneurship

Grassroots "Buy Black Friday" campaign aims to boost Black-owned business in Ypsi area

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 10, 2020
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