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The struggles and small victories of being transgender in Washtenaw County

Common concerns among members of the local transgender community include adequate legal protection, access to services, and misconceptions about who they are and who gets to decide that.

Conceptual rendering of the planned test facility at Willow Run.
USDOT designation puts Willow Run automated vehicle test grounds in national network

Ypsilanti Township's American Center for Mobility will share and develop best practices with 10 similar facilities nationwide through USDOT's Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds Pilot.

Decode Detroit clue at the Lunch Room.
Pittsfield Twp. “escape room” visitors hunt new puzzles in Kerrytown businesses

After defeating an "adolescent artificial intelligence" at Decode Detroit's escape room, visitors may now continue their experience with a scavenger hunt at Ann Arbor businesses.

New pitch competition offers $5,000 prize for eastern Washtenaw County entrepreneurs

The Pitch Ypsi $5000 competition is especially seeking businesses that will impact the Ypsilanti community in a positive way.

SPARK East to launch meetup series on artificial intelligence

All questions are welcome, whether you're curious about how to make AI work for your business or you're just wondering if "Terminator" is actually going to happen.

After $22 million funding round, FarmLogs still “home to stay” in Ann Arbor

The company's farm management software is now used on over one-third of the nation's row crop farms.

New Ann Arbor Solar Club eases hassle, cuts costs of going solar

The new partnership between the city of Ann Arbor, local nonprofits, and an online solar marketplace aims to boost solar usage among Washtenaw County homeowners.

Video game development incubator to launch in Ypsi

Organizers hope to energize an industry that has yet to take off in the otherwise tech-heavy Ann Arbor area.

A map showing some of the locally sourced ingredients on BTB Cantina's new menu.
BTB Cantina goes farm-to-table with new taco menu

The popular South U student hangout will play up locally sourced ingredients on a menu developed with award-nominated chef Magdiale Wolmark. 

One of the proposed Ann Arbor commuter rail stops on Depot Street
Ann Arbor train station design work could forge ahead without site decision

Although still awaiting federal approval on a site, Ann Arbor City Council is set to vote on a $2.1 million preliminary design and engineering contract for a new Amtrak station.

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