Ypsi Township resident leads effort to plant native wildflower garden at Sugarbrook Park
After coming up with the idea of renovating the park in her neighborhood, Sugarbrook, in 2019, Tajalli Hodge realized that she could do it all on her own.
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Can cannabis tax-funded programs solve the industry’s racial inequity issues?
Local officials are planning a variety of social equity programs addressing issues ranging from housing to criminal justice.
Ann Arbor Art Center seeks proposals for alley art installations
The Ann Arbor Art Center is currently accepting proposals for innovative spatial art installations in Ann Arbor alleys, seeking to activate pedestrian space and increase public art.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation seeks new Youth Council members
Youth Council is composed of 25 high school students who are committed to philanthropy, service, and making a positive impact on their community.
Ann Arbor program brings safe classical concerts to senior communities’ backyards during COVID
The Ann Arbor Camerata's Doorstep Serenades program presents outdoor classical music for senior community residents, who listen from their windows and balconies.
New partnership offers free rides to vaccines, low-cost rides to essential trips in Washtenaw County
Toyota Motor North America and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation have partnered with the AARP to offer a new one-stop platform to find and book rides to essential services.
Food Gatherers launches improved tool to help people find free food in Washtenaw County
Many Washtenaw County residents have faced food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and are unfamiliar with the process of navigating food pantries. Food Gatherers aims to make that task more efficient and accessible for those in need.
U-M grad releases book on history of Ann Arbor skating scene
Art major Valerie Le created the book, titled "Skating Tree Town," for her senior studio project after rediscovering her childhood interest in skating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ann Arbor nonprofit hosts event series on “The State of Black Health”
Each of the three sessions features social workers, physicians, educators, and others in panel discussions and Q&As on topics including Black health, Black emotional wellness, and disparities in reproductive health.
WCC, Michigan Works! to host free virtual career fairs this month
Washtenaw Community College and Michigan Works! Southeast are both hosting virtual career fairs this month that are free and open to the public.
