Inaugural State of the County address celebrates Washtenaw County’s recent achievements
The event marked the county's bicentennial and looked back at its pre-colonization roots while highlighting recent government achievements.
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Astronaut WCC alum returns to alma mater as TEDxWCC featured speaker
Approximately a year after returning from space, Aisha Bowe returned to the WCC campus on April 9 as the featured speaker at the TEDxWCC event.
Washtenaw County residents invited to contribute to new 10-year tourism plan
Destination Ann Arbor is inviting residents and local stakeholders to help directly shape the future of tourism in Washtenaw County from 2027-2036.
From vacant lots to affordable housing: How developers are using predevelopment assistance to revitalize Ypsi and beyond
Predevelopment assistance was a vital tool in creating Ypsilanti's new Dorsey Estates and other similar developments.
Washtenaw County mental health millage’s 2024 investments detailed in impact report
The 2024 impact report for Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage shows a variety of positive outcomes from over $7.5 million in millage-funded investments last year.
Ann Arbor’s ambitious Treeline trail project advances with $1 million state earmark
A three-mile non-motorized greenway connecting downtown Ann Arbor to the Huron River is taking a vital step forward thanks to a recent $1 million earmark in Michigan’s 2026 state budget.
Chef brings memories of Korean home to new restaurant above Ann Arbor’s Jolly Pumpkin
Chef James Park describes his new restaurant, Bori Korean Kitchen & Bar, as "a love letter to Korea, to Ann Arbor, and to the feeling of home."
Ypsi and Superior Township recreation center moves forward with architect selection
The Eastern Washtenaw Community Recreation Center in Ypsilanti and Superior townships is one step closer to reality.
Ann Arbor Bluebelt program seeks to permanently preserve drinking water supply
The Bluebelt program is designed to permanently protect properties that are vital for safeguarding Ann Arbor’s drinking water supply.
WCC opens new electric vehicle and battery lab to expand mobility education offerings
Building on its long-term commitment to mobility education, Washtenaw Community College has unveiled a new electric vehicle and battery laboratory.
