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Jaishree Drepaul

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

Jaishree Drepaul's Latest Articles

"The Drumbeat with Josie and Pete" podcast hosts Peter Martel and Josie Ann Lee.
Hosts of new Ann Arbor-based podcast aim to discuss public policy with empathy

"The Drumbeat with Josie and Pete" podcast features safe, courteous, and surprisingly entertaining conversations about how Michigan's legislature and courts impact people and communities.

Vector Business Consulting CEO and founder Duane Pittman.
Small business 101: Finding funding beyond bank loans for your business

Local experts say that not being able to "break the bank" won’t necessarily make or break your business. 

Wheel the World's logo. The travel website for travelers with disabilities recently recognized the Ann Arbor area for its accessibility.
Ann Arbor area recognized for accessibility for travelers with disabilities

The Ann Arbor area is the first community in Michigan to receive verification from an online travel platform that exclusively promotes accessibility in travel for individuals with physical, cognitive, and invisible disabilities.

Wilson Marine Brighton apprentice Adam Tobkin.
Free event to offer employers introduction to creating registered apprenticeships

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Michigan Works! Southeast is inviting area employers to a free event in Ann Arbor that will cover the basics of creating a registered apprenticeship program.

Washtenaw County receives $4.3m federal grant to address youth homelessness

Washtenaw County was recently awarded a "pivotal" $4.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.

Blake Transit Center in Ann Arbor.
Transit and pedestrian improvements in Ann Arbor receive $400,000 in state grants

The state of Michigan has awarded a total of $400,000 in grants to support transit- and pedestrian-oriented improvements on Fourth Avenue in Ann Arbor near Blake Transit Center. 

People coworking at BrightWorks' Forest Cove location.
Two new coworking spaces open in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor commercial real estate company Oxford Companies recently announced the opening of BrightWorks Coworking.

The Small Business Support website.
Free small business support available in Washtenaw County through new program

Small Business Support, a new collaborative effort among several Washtenaw County community organizations, aims to connect entrepreneurs with knowledgeable business experts who can help their businesses grow.

Parker Mill County Park.
Top 5 places to see fall colors in Washtenaw County

As peak fall colors approach, we’ve checked in with some local nature lovers and rounded up the top places to see autumn foliage here in Washtenaw County.

People walk down Main Street in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor streets will stay closed on weekends this fall, welcoming pedestrians, music, and more

This fall, live music and pedestrians will continue to fill downtown Ann Arbor streets as the city's Main Street Area Association launches its new A2 Fall Streets initiative.

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