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Longform Children play at the Ann Arbor YMCA during Learning Labs programming. Kids and Education

Learning labs, texting resources, micro-schools, and more address pandemic-era education struggles

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 23, 2020
Longform Sarah Teare, senior director of resident and community engagement for Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley. Community Development

Grassroots groups and nonprofits rally to help county residents pay housing costs during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 26, 2020
Feature Story Sam Watson, Chris Ekpiken, and Jamall Bufford during a studio session for "Formula 734." Arts and Culture

Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper releases intergenerational hip-hop album, "Formula 734"

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 05, 2020
Longform Trische' Duckworth. Community Development

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

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 EMU students playing games at an esports event. Kids and Education

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

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 03, 2020
Feature Story We the People Opportunity Farm manager Marly Spieser-Schneider and executive director Melvin Parson. Community Development

Ypsi nonprofits find new ways to address community needs during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 13, 2020
Feature Story Be a Concentrate Champion Community Development

Local journalism is in crisis. Concentrate needs your help.

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 06, 2020
Feature Story Geraldine Powell and Pastor Willie Powell livestream Grace Fellowship Church's Palm Sunday service. Community Development

Ypsi-area churches respond to COVID-19 with virtual worship and expanded community outreach

Sarah RiggTuesday, April 07, 2020
Feature Story Nathan Coleman hands out Service Industry Family Meals at LIVE. Community Development

Washtenaw County's service industry workers seek solidarity and support during COVID-19 crisis

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 01, 2020
Feature Story Javier Aquino during Contacto Michigan's El Pariente show in downtown Ypsilanti. Arts and Culture

Ypsi's Spanish-language radio station is bridging cultural divides with a sense of fun

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 11, 2020
Innovation News Last year's Women of Color Feminisms and Leadership Symposium. Community Development

Ypsi symposium to encourage women of color to redefine their stories

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 04, 2020
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