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Jenn McKee

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Youth-centered nonprofits increase support to families, young people and educators across the region

“When something interrupts your program, you still have to go forward, whether you go around it, above it, through it – whatever you need to do,” Kris Marshall, Winning Futures.

John E Lawrence.
Ann Arbor and Ypsi arts venues gear up for return to in-person events

We checked in with several arts presenters in Washtenaw County to hear about their respective plans to return to something more like "normal."

The Petting Farm at Domino's Farms.
9 Washtenaw County winter activities to enjoy before spring arrives

We put together a list of a few winter adventures worth trying before the first day of spring arrives – and maybe even after, if we wind up getting a surprisingly common April snow.

Kristin Danko.
During COVID, Washtenaw County theater companies find temporary creative outlet in streaming plays

Facebook Live, Zoom, and YouTube are among the only safe means of presenting theater to an audience during the pandemic, and companies have adopted online platforms in a variety of ways.

Champions for Change work toward breaking down walls in Washtenaw County

Sometimes, issues like systemic racism can feel so deeply rooted and overwhelming that it’s hard to know where to even begin chipping away at it. But that’s when we must remind ourselves that all journeys begin with a single step.

Zingerman's Roadhouse eggs benedict with Newsom's country ham.
Washtenaw County’s best brunch spots

Going out for brunch always feels like a decadent pleasure. If you happen to be looking for late-morning nosh in Washtenaw County, here are a few of our favorite options that are sure to make your stomach growl.

Former Ann Arbor News staffer Geoff Larcom with the last print copy of the Ann Arbor News
It’s been 10 years since The Ann Arbor News ceased publication. Where are its former staffers now?

Some News staffers went on to take jobs at AnnArbor.com, which has since adopted the Ann Arbor News name. But for many, the News' closure marked a transition into new careers and new markets.

Jeremiah Juncker, Swetang Patel and Brandon Hammond at Rappourt
Strip-mall stars: How Ann Arbor businesses create destinations beyond Main, State, and South U

Ann Arbor's pedestrian-heavy main commercial strips also command its highest rents. These businesses are making a name for themselves and finding unique advantages in the less glamorous environs of strip malls.

Aubrey Patino, Eileen Spring and Ellen Rabinowitz at Food Gatherers
Food Gatherers is 30. But with food insecurity still widespread, the anniversary is bittersweet.

A sobering one in seven people in Washtenaw County are still food insecure, and meeting their needs has only grown more challenging over time.

Ayse's Turkish Cafe owner Ayse Uras
5 (more) hidden gems of Washtenaw County’s food scene

When we looked for the hidden gems in Washtenaw County's food scene, we found a lot of great options. So many, in fact, that we had to make a part two. 

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