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American Center for Mobility marks 10 years of evolution and innovation in Ypsi Township
What began as a test track for autonomous vehicles has grown to support tech startups working in electrification, cybersecurity, and advanced mobility systems.
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The University of Michigan has stopped gender-affirming care for minors. Here’s how that affects local trans youth.
Michigan teenagers are now seeking alternative sources of treatment after the University of Michigan ended gender-affirming health care for minors.
Washtenaw County food scrap drop-off program expands to Dexter and Salem Township
The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is expanding its Food Scrap Drop-off Pilot Program to serve Dexter and Salem Township.Â
Ann Arbor SPARK joins global network of innovation districts
Ann Arbor SPARK has joined The Global Institute on Innovation Districts Global Network, allowing it to collaborate with over 50 innovation districts in 14 countries.
Washtenaw County economic outlook report forecasts measured growth despite national and global risks
A new economic outlook report forecasts that Washtenaw County’s economy will see continued, measured growth through 2028.Â
Expanded mental health crisis services have big results in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County is serving more people experiencing mental health crises, as well as reducing arrests and hospitalizations, through two new mental health crisis response services.
How Medicaid supports early education and child development
Experts in Ann Arbor say health care access is inseparable from academic success.
American Center for Mobility marks 10 years of evolution and innovation in Ypsi Township
What began as a test track for autonomous vehicles has grown to support tech startups working in electrification, cybersecurity, and advanced mobility systems.
New Ann Arbor art book fair will spotlight small presses and local artists
The Paper Paper Art Book Fair at the CLUSTER Museum in Ann Arbor will feature a few dozen art book vendors.
“So many kids want to do this”: Ann Arbor and Ypsi’s youth theater companies prioritize accessibility
The youth theater scene in Washtenaw County is a vibrant and collaborative network, offering young performers a range of opportunities.
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.
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states’ models.
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