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New initiative guarantees EMU admission for Ypsi and Ann Arbor students
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the Early College Alliance at EMU have partnered to guarantee EMU admission to local high school graduates.
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Ypsi community center offers senior cafe, weekly dinner, free space for nonprofits
Programming has grown swiftly in the last year and a half at Ypsilanti Township nonprofit Peace Neighborhood Center’s HUB Community Center, which serves the West Willow, Gault Village, and Sugarbrook neighborhoods.
Retiring owner of beloved Ann Arbor breakfast spot reflects on business success
Breakfast and lunch spot Afternoon Delight has been a fixture in downtown Ann Arbor since 1978, and owner Joanne Williams is hoping someone will carry on the restaurant’s legacy when she retires later this year.
School mental health mini-grants have big impacts in Washtenaw County
Over the last seven years, many Washtenaw County students and their teachers have been empowered to lead mental health-related projects through a series of mini-grants.
Pittsfield Township nonprofit introduces supportive housing for adults with disabilities
Pittsfield Township-based nonprofit Exceptional Journeys recently announced that it will begin operating housing for some of the people with disabilities whom it serves.
New improv festival will bring 50 comedy troupes to Ann Arbor
The Yes, Ann Improv Festival will debut in Ann Arbor June 24-27, bringing together more than 50 improv troupes from 12 states for four days of performances, workshops, special events, and afterparties.
Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders
Autism Alliance of Michigan has laid off 75% of staff due to unexpected state funding cut.
Make Music Day will bring a variety of music programs to Ann Arbor venues
Make Music Day, an international free celebration of music, will return to the Ann Arbor District Library and locations throughout Ann Arbor on June 21.
Ypsi library launches new senior program promoting fitness and social connection
The Ypsilanti District Library recently launched a program called Moving Together, which is meant to keep Ypsilanti-area seniors active and fight social isolation.
Ypsi Juneteenth celebration returns for sixth year
Ypsilanti’s annual Juneteenth Celebration will return for its sixth year this weekend, bringing three days of live entertainment, food, family activities, and community reflection to downtown.
First public programming at new Ann Arbor park includes Pilates, yoga classes
Ann Arbor’s new Broadway Park West is coming alive this summer with its first public programming, featuring free Pilates and yoga classes for residents of all ages and experience levels.
Drink custom cocktails, support local art: Ann Arbor Art Center’s Artini event returns
The Ann Arbor Art Center’s annual Artini fundraiser returns to downtown Ann Arbor on June 20, bringing arts lovers together for an evening of cocktails, creativity, and support for cultural programming.
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