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The High Point School entrance.
Fully rebuilt Ann Arbor school welcomes public back with open house

Washtenaw County’s school for students with severe and multiple disabilities welcomed community members to its first open house on May 19, following two years of construction and renovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

FedUp Executive Director Anna Taylor-McCants.
Ann Arbor-based food truck offers free meals and support for those in need

One of Ann Arbor's newest food trucks, FedUp, is dedicated to addressing food injustice and food insecurity by offering free meals with a side of hope and dignity.

ArtKits4Kids creator Mariel Gupta works on a drawing.
After winning national contest, Ann Arbor student will expand efforts to distribute art kits to kids

Mariel Gupta's aim is to increase access to art through the distribution of art kits to those who might not have access to art classes or supplies.

Participants at an outreach event hosted by the Coalition for Re-Envisioning Our Safety.
Washtenaw County community coalition plans to create unarmed, non-police crisis response program

Following several months of community engagement and research, the Coalition for Re-Envisioning Our Safety has announced plans to create an unarmed, non-police response program for Ann Arbor – and, eventually, all of Washtenaw County.

City of Ypsilanti Project Manager Bonnie Wessler.
Here’s how Ann Arbor and Ypsi are leading Michigan in pursuing climate action

A new report celebrates Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti as two of at least 16 trailblazing Michigan communities that have set goals to become carbon-neutral or to use 100% renewable energy.

Art for the Embracing Our Differences installation at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor.
Outdoor installations in Ann Arbor and Ypsi to feature local artists’ meditations on diversity

Embracing Our Differences - Southeast Michigan will display 31 local adults' and students' artwork alongside nationally recognized artists at four Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti parks.

Job fair to feature “Careers of Today & Tomorrow” for youth and adults

Ypsilanti-based Michigan Works! Southeast will showcase career openings across the manufacturing, health sciences, construction, and energy sectors during its upcoming Careers of Today & Tomorrow job fair. 

A promotional flyer for WAVE's partnership with MUVE.
New app offers “Uber-like” experience on Western Washtenaw public transit system

The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express public transit system has partnered with mobility solutions company MUVE to pilot a new transportation app.

Ann Arbor District Library offers free vegetable, herb, flower seeds for Washtenaw County residents

The Ann Arbor District Library is well known for making unconventional items like guitars and telescopes available to patrons – but until recently, no items designed to be buried in dirt and never returned.

Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti.
Project aims to enhance and protect trees in Ypsi city and Bridgewater, Sharon, and Ypsi townships

A new Washtenaw County Conservation District initiative called the Community Trees Pilot Project is consulting residents on how to maximize the benefits of trees in the four communities.

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