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Washtenaw Intermediate School District recommits to Head Start after proposed federal rulemaking

n response to a proposed rule by the federal government, WISD submitted a public statement that “focuses on preserving access and removing barriers to Head Start."

At Ann Arbor’s Maker Works, a growing community is finding ways to create

Maker Works has spent the past several years expanding its equipment, classes, and membership while learning what it means to operate as a nonprofit.

Ann Arbor-produced web series “Grumpy Phil” returns this month with new episodes

"Grumpy Phil," an Ann Arbor-produced web series about a grumpy, middle-aged fellow with an axe to grind and the things that annoy him, returns this month with new, free-to-watch episodes.

Nobody likes a know-it-all chatbot, U-M study suggests

A new study by U-M researchers finds that when a chatbot disagrees with our opinions, we're less likely to change our views than to simply dismiss the AI entirely.

State of the Arts program brings U-M faculty artists to communities across the state

U-M's State of the Arts program, launched by the Arts Initiative, aims to bring meaningful experiences in the arts to communities around the state.

For Banned Books Week, Ann Arbor and Ypsi librarians and booksellers defend the freedom to read

Banned Books Week, Oct. 4 - 10, aims to draw attention to censorship and promote access to information. This year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read,” will be reflected through programming at local libraries, bookstores, and other institutions.

Ann Arbor artist hosts annual outdoor sale to benefit public art program

Glass artist Larry Nisson hosts an annual sale of his work from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 at his Ann Arbor home.

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The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra brings its concert series to Ypsi for the first time

The 2026-27 season offers many firsts for the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, from an Ypsilanti footprint to a live accompaniment of Disney's 'Frozen.'

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Michigan League of Handweavers’ biennial show in Ann Arbor will feature myriad disciplines

From weaving to doll-making, a broad range of craftsmanship will be featured in both exhibitions and public demonstrations at the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd Biennial Fiber Show.

Dr. Richard Brown designed Poka Snack, a plastic skewer to be twisted into a banana before freezing and eating.
U-M professor launches first consumer product, a skewer for frozen bananas, in his 70s

Dr. Richard Brown, a professor emeritus of radiology at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor resident, is preparing to roll out his first consumer product: a reusable plastic skewer designed to easily store and eat frozen bananas.

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