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Ann Arbor to generate its own renewable power through new Sustainable Energy Utility
This spring the city of Ann Arbor will take sustainability goals into its own hands by launching a Sustainable Energy Utility that will generate its own renewable power for residents.
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Ypsilanti African-American cemetery is being rehabilitated after decades of disrepair
The African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County has been cleaning up Woodlawn Cemetery and working to identify lost graves.
Ypsi Free Tree Distro will give out over 2,000 trees, emphasizing food security for marginalized residents
Organizers of Ypsilanti’s fourth annual Free Community Tree Distro will hand out over 2,000 free saplings of several tree species this weekend, with an emphasis on distributing food-producing trees to marginalized residents.
Inaugural State of the County address celebrates Washtenaw County’s recent achievements
The event marked the county’s bicentennial and looked back at its pre-colonization roots while highlighting recent government achievements.
Ypsi’s Family Empowerment Program marks 15 years of supporting public housing residents
The Family Empowerment Program, which provides supportive housing services to residents of low-income public housing communities, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.
Astronaut WCC alum returns to alma mater as TEDxWCC featured speaker
Approximately a year after returning from space, Aisha Bowe returned to the WCC campus on April 9 as the featured speaker at the TEDxWCC event.
10 pianists to perform all 20 of Philip Glass’ piano études in Ann Arbor show
A single evening will bring together 10 pianists, 20 short compositions, and a wide spectrum of musical voices.
Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti returns with first guest filmmaker and new programs
The Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti will return on April 16-18 with a mix of new programming, expanded community partnerships, and a continued emphasis on grassroots filmmaking.
Ann Arbor to generate its own renewable power through new Sustainable Energy Utility
This spring the city of Ann Arbor will take sustainability goals into its own hands by launching a Sustainable Energy Utility that will generate its own renewable power for residents.
Nonprofit incubator kitchen helps food businesses get off the ground in Ypsi
Inside a shared commercial kitchen in Ypsilanti, recipes become businesses, side hustles turn into full-time work, and local food entrepreneurs gain community.
Washtenaw County residents invited to contribute to new 10-year tourism plan
Destination Ann Arbor is inviting residents and local stakeholders to help directly shape the future of tourism in Washtenaw County from 2027-2036.
Residents plan mural for Ypsi Township bakery
Residents of Ypsilanti Township’s Gault Village neighborhood plan to show love for locally-owned B-Cubed Bakery by painting a mural on the bakery building.
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