Ann Arbor architects plan to rehab food truck as a pop-up design studio
Synecdoche Design Studio is planning to rehab an old food truck to be a sharable, pop-up, mobile design workshop that can support local creatives and teach maker skills.
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Parent advocates organize State of Childcare town hall for Washtenaw County
Organizers say the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to reexamine childcare issues, such as the challenge of affordability and long wait lists, that many local parents currently face.
WCC more than doubles “entrepreneurs-in-residence” offering free mentorship to business owners
In response to the increased needs of a growing number of small business owners, five new entrepreneurs-in-residence will be joining Washtenaw Community College's existing team of four mentors.
Guests can try a 3D body scanner at upcoming reception for new Ann Arbor arts nonprofit and gallery
The opening reception is the first public event held by CultureVerse, which was founded in May and aims to use technology to expand access to art.
Monthly “Centering Justice” discussion series, featuring local leaders of color, builds momentum
What was supposed to be a one-off virtual gathering has since snowballed into a series of lively monthly virtual sessions featuring local leaders of color in conversation on a variety of issues.
Get an inside look at Ann Arbor’s many tech companies as a2Tech360 returns
You might not know that there's a video game developer behind your favorite bar or a virtual reality company above your favorite store downtown. But Ann Arbor SPARK's annual a2Tech360 event, taking place Oct. 1-8 this year, aims to change that.
Ann Arbor business owner named to Forbes’ “Next 1,000” list
Danielle Milner, co-founder and chief strategy officer of the brand design agency DO:BETTER, was named on the list of inspiring and resilient small business owners that have under $10 million in revenue or funding.
Washtenaw County plans to fully eliminate digital divide with new funding
Over 8,000 county residents still have no internet connectivity, but the county has allocated over $15 million in federal and local funds to change that.
Can parks help lower health care costs? New efforts in Southeast Michigan say yes
Getting outdoors has long been linked to good health, but recent efforts across Southeast Michigan show that the region's parks provide major, measurable benefits to residents' well-being.
Ypsi nonprofit’s fundraiser offers donors chance to rappel down Ann Arbor’s Graduate Hotel
Participants must guarantee to raise $1,000 for Friends in Deed, which provides essential services to families in need.
