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Affordable housing residents are a diverse bunch who defy the stereotypes often assigned to them.
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Who actually lives in Ann Arbor’s affordable housing?
Affordable housing residents are a diverse bunch who defy the stereotypes often assigned to them.
New Small Business Support Hub overseen by Ann Arbor SPARK receives $1.25 million
Ann Arbor SPARK will oversee a new, consolidated Southeast Michigan hub for the state’s successful Small Business Support Hub program as the program adopts a new funding model and structure.
Neighborhood art walk returns to Ypsi’s Historic South Side for second year
The Historic South Side Stroll is set to return to Ypsilanti for its second year on Aug. 15, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience an afternoon of local art, live music, and neighborhood connection throughout the city’s Historic South Side.
Ann Arbor pianist has been offering free public concerts since COVID
Ann Arbor boogie-woogie pianist and performer Mark Braun, known professionally as Mr. B, has been playing his piano-on-a-bicycle weekly at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market since the COVID-19 pandemic limited opportunities for live music.
“Beyond Incarceration”: New program offers supportive services for people leaving Washtenaw County Jail
Packard Health’s Beyond Incarceration initiative provides connections to primary care, behavioral health services, and recovery resources for individuals preparing for release from the Washtenaw County Jail.
Washtenaw County school to host new free pre-kindergarten program
A new free pre-kindergarten program will be available to 15 3- and 4-year-olds in the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) this school year.
Ypsi’s free FunFest spotlights local musicians and artists for sixth year
Local musicians, artists, and community members will gather at Ypsilanti’s Frog Island Amphitheater on Aug. 8 for the sixth annual FunFest, a free, daylong celebration of Southeast Michigan’s independent music scene.
New Ypsi DDA website offers free business profiles, event calendar, job board
The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has launched an updated website that gives downtown Ypsi businesses and organizations new ways to connect with residents while strengthening their online presence.
Cryptid-themed improv comedy show extends Ann Arbor run
“Tales from the Cryptid,” an improv show about cryptids, fantastical creatures, and other unexplained phenomena, has been renewed for a second run of performances in Ann Arbor.
Why early childhood belongs on every Michigan voter’s ballot
Why Michigan voters should pay attention candidates’ stands on childcare and early learning.
New Ann Arbor grocery to offer European and Asian foods, sandwiches, and more
Sage’s Grocery promises European and Asian goods and prepared food, as well as community connection, when it opens this winter at the corner of Main and Madison streets in Ann Arbor.
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