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Jaishree Drepaul

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

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Students and instructors in a drone aviation class at the former Bessie Hoffman Elementary School in Belleville.
Drone pilot program offers Ypsi-area high schoolers early training for aviation careers

A new drone aviation technology pilot program is giving students hands-on experience, mentorship, and a focus on real-world skills.

Students Liahni Quijada (left) and Nha Nguyen (right) with Ji Hye Kim (center) at her restaurant, Little Kim. Quijada and Nguyen were among a group of students selected to design a pop-up dinner at Kim's restaurant, Miss Kim, after winning culinary competitions.
Washtenaw County high schoolers bring home accolades in manufacturing, cooking, and more

In local, state, and national competitions, students are finding early professional recognition in their future career paths.

A flyer for the AI@Work conference at Washtenaw Community College.
WCC to host conference on AI in the workplace

Washtenaw Community College is convening a conference to show how artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace and reshaping leadership across industries.

Colton Ray at Eastern Michigan University's Swoop's Food Pantry.
Facing federal cuts, Washtenaw County food assistance providers prepare for uncertainty and resilience

As food insecurity rises nationwide, Washtenaw County food banks and pantries are bracing for fallout from federal legislation slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Kaysi Hohner in welding class at Saline High School.
CTE classes offer career experience in Washtenaw County high schools. Here’s how to sign up for them

More than 70 state-approved career and technical education programs provide practical learning experiences across numerous fields such as skilled trades, technology, culinary arts, and engineering.

a2Tech360's Women in Tech event in 2022.
Ann Arbor tech festival a2tech360 returns for 10th year

The annual, family-friendly celebration of local tech innovation and the talent driving it takes place Sept. 24-Oct. 3.

A fried tofu rice bowl at Little Kim.
Miss Kim owner opens new Ann Arbor restaurant focused on vegetarian Asian food and affordable prices

Featuring fresh and flexible vegetarian-focused fare in a welcoming, casual setting, the new restaurant is a fun and easy way to experience the talents of a five-time James Beard Award-nominated chef. 

A pickleball game at Wolverine Pickleball.
Ann Arbor pickleball facility wins statewide energy efficiency award

The award honors Wolverine Pickleball CEO and co-founder Christie Howden for making environmentally conscious choices during the building of her 39,000-square-foot pickleball facility.

A postcard from the early 1900s depicting a dairy wagon owned by the Ann Arbor- and Pittsfield Township-based McCalla family. It is one of thousands of postcards to be digitized in a new database.
U-M library digitizes a century of Michigan postcards, from 1840s on

Featuring locations across the state and dating from the 1840s to the mid-20th century, the 66,470 postcards document personal family moments, local news events, towns that no longer exist, and social changes.

A graphic for the Tariff Resource Center website.
Online resource center offers help for Washtenaw County businesses struggling with tariff impacts

In an effort to support Washtenaw County companies impacted by tariffs, Ann Arbor SPARK has created the Tariff Resource Center, a website offering policy updates and tools to help businesses navigate an uncertain situation.

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