Ypsi herb shop launches monthly community clinic to help fill health care gaps
Bloodroot Herb Shop founder Alex Crofoot says the clinic builds on a longstanding vision to integrate free care into her shop’s broader model.Â
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American Center for Mobility marks 10 years of evolution and innovation in Ypsi Township
What began as a test track for autonomous vehicles has grown to support tech startups working in electrification, cybersecurity, and advanced mobility systems.
“So many kids want to do this”: Ann Arbor and Ypsi’s youth theater companies prioritize accessibility
The youth theater scene in Washtenaw County is a vibrant and collaborative network, offering young performers a range of opportunities.
10 pianists to perform all 20 of Philip Glass’ piano études in Ann Arbor show
A single evening will bring together 10 pianists, 20 short compositions, and a wide spectrum of musical voices.
Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti returns with first guest filmmaker and new programs
The Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti will return on April 16-18 with a mix of new programming, expanded community partnerships, and a continued emphasis on grassroots filmmaking.
Nonprofit incubator kitchen helps food businesses get off the ground in Ypsi
Inside a shared commercial kitchen in Ypsilanti, recipes become businesses, side hustles turn into full-time work, and local food entrepreneurs gain community.
20 years of FestiFools: Founder Mark Tucker looks back on Ann Arbor’s beloved puppet parade
We chatted with FestiFools founder Mark Tucker about the unlikely origins and enduring spirit of the community puppet parade.
EMU grad students showcase their art in “Visceral Soup” show in Ypsi
The new art show “Visceral Soup" features work from 11 Eastern Michigan University Master of Fine Arts students working across ceramics, painting, installation, and mixed media.
Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
The Center for Health and Research Transformation at the University of Michigan is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
“Ann Arbor” film will explore director’s complex relationship with the city he grew up in
Trevor Zhou's debut feature "Ann Arbor," which begins shooting this spring, is rooted in memory, identity, and the question of who one might have been if life had taken a different path.
