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Jaishree Drepaul

Jaishree Drepaul is a journalist based in Ann Arbor. She can be reached at jaishreeedit@gmail.com.

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Registration is now open for Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360, an annual weeklong series of events spotlighting Ann Arbor's tech sector, which will return Sept. 22-Oct. 2.
Week of events celebrating Ann Arbor tech to return in September

Registration is now open for Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360, an annual weeklong series of events spotlighting Ann Arbor's tech sector, which will return Sept. 22-Oct. 2.

A promotional image for the documentary film "The Road Home."
Washtenaw County housing documentary creators plan free screenings countywide

"The Road Home," a new documentary examining challenges in Washtenaw County's housing and homelessness systems, is now available for anyone interested in organizing a public or private screening.

Martez Claybren stands in front of Dunbar Towers in Ann Arbor, where he lives. Dunbar Towers is one of several affordable housing projects supported by the city's Affordable Housing Millage.
Ann Arbor millage yields big results in affordable housing development

Over $27 million from Arbor's Affordable Housing Millage has been spent or committed to 14 housing projects, four renovations, and five supportive services initiatives.

Ypsilanti Community Middle School Principal Charles Davis.
School mental health mini-grants have big impacts in Washtenaw County

Over the last seven years, many Washtenaw County students and their teachers have been empowered to lead mental health-related projects through a series of mini-grants.

A new solar array at the University of Michigan's Dean Road Transportation Facility.
U-M launches two new solar arrays, pursuing ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals

The University of Michigan has brought two new solar arrays online on its North Campus.

A re-release event for Mothfire Brewing Company's Panda beer.
Ann Arbor brewery wins prestigious World Beer Cup medal

The Ann Arbor brewery's Panda hazy double IPA earned silver in the Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale category, beating out over 127 other entries.

Ann Arbor pilot offers $1 million in incentives for energy efficiency upgrades in rental properties

The Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations and DTE Energy are piloting a new program that offers up to $1 million in incentives for multifamily rental property owners looking to invest in energy efficiency upgrades. 

A map showing the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority's original and expanded boundaries.
Ann Arbor DDA expands its boundaries for first time, enabling new projects on city’s North Side

The goal of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority's expansion is to strengthen connections between downtown, the Huron River, and Ann Arbor's North Side.

University of Michigan Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics Director Gabriel Ehrlich presents the 41st annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report.
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. 

Melisa Tasker, a program manager at Washtenaw County Community Mental Health.
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.

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