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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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Staff and students from Lenawee County's SummerWorks program.
Youth employment program expands to Hillsdale and Lenawee counties after Washtenaw County success

Having offered youth employment opportunities in Washtenaw County since 2017, Michigan Works! Southeast's SummerWorks program expanded into Hillsdale and Lenawee counties this year. 

A ribbon cutting for NAMC's new headquarters in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor defense mobility group opens 7,000 sq. ft. new headquarters

The National Advanced Mobility Consortium has expanded its headquarters in Ann Arbor, strengthening the city's role in Michigan's $30 billion defense industry. 

Michigan Turkey Producers employee Blanca Chaidez wears Taza Aya’s worker wearable protection equipment as she prepares for her work shift.
Invisible face mask: U-M startup’s device kills viruses with helmet-based air curtain

University of Michigan startup Taza Aya has developed an innovative and invisible "mask" that provides a defense against dangerous, airborne pathogens.

Kayla Davis being honored by Gail Wolkoff at the Educate Youth graduation celebration.
Voices of Youth: Ypsi clubhouse offers a safe place for youth to learn and grow after school

Educate Youth's after-school programming serves Ypsilanti youth in several ways, focusing on showing youth how education can positively impact their futures.

Norm Tyler, Susan Wineberg, and Joann Green at the Robert S. Wilson House in Ann Arbor.
New self-guided tours offer a look at Ann Arbor’s “living history” for city’s bicentennial

Local history is right in the palm of your hand thanks to a new series of self-guided smartphone tours of the city. 

OnPoint autism services focus on communication, behavior support for social skills, daily living skills, family training, and ongoing assessment.
Community mental health agency a resource for autism services

OnPoint, a community mental health agency in Allegan County, provides services for autistic children and their parents.

SPARK's Annual Meeting at the EMU Student Center on April 30, 2024.
Ann Arbor SPARK looks back on 20 years, celebrates local entrepreneurs at annual meeting

Hundreds gathered for a luncheon at the EMU Student Center to applaud the organization, which advances the economy of the Ann Arbor region by attracting and retaining innovative businesses and people.

Participants in a past #MI-Internship Prep cohort.
Free summer program offers job skills training for Southeast Michigan youth

Young adult job-seekers are being invited to expand their employment potential through #MI-Internship Prep, a free summer internship preparation course.

The President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon at Washtenaw Community College, where the 2024-2026 Economic Outlook for Washtenaw County report was revealed.
Washtenaw County economic report shows full COVID recovery, continued inflation, rising employment

The local economy's future is looking bright, according to the 2024-2026 Economic Outlook for Washtenaw County report.

Trees cut for AAPS' new Pathways to Success academic campus expansion.
AAPS to salvage cut trees for use in new construction

Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) and Ann Arbor-based Urban Ashes are collaborating to repurpose trees cut for AAPS' new Pathways to Success academic campus expansion.

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