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.
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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.
Washtenaw County launches pop-up events to distribute COVID vaccine where it’s needed most
With an extra supply of 2,500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the county has held events targeted at residents living in areas that have high social vulnerability according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ann Arbor creative reuse nonprofit adapts to pandemic by expanding online reach
SCRAP Creative Reuse Ann Arbor has made changes that will increase its outreach to the Washtenaw County community – and potentially nationwide.
After a year away, full Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra concerts return with COVID precautions
The COVID-19 pandemic halted in-person production of Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra concerts for almost a year, but the orchestra finally returned on Feb. 20 – with a pandemic-safe makeover.
Washtenaw County advocates hope to see fair housing policies improve under Biden administration
Fair housing advocates in Washtenaw County are cautiously optimistic about the implications of a new presidential executive order that commits to remedying housing discrimination in America.
