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Maria Patton

Maria Patton is a lifelong Ypsilanti resident. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in communication and media in 2023. She’s spent the past three years working in the public relations departments of three NFL teams. Maria is currently working towards a master’s degree in communications at Wayne State. She can be reached at maria.patton@wayne.edu.

Maria Patton's Latest Articles

Many Washtenaw County residents have faced food insecurity as a result of the pandemic, and are unfamiliar with the process of navigating food pantries.
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. 

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.

An employee at SCRAP Creative Reuse Ann Arbor points to a sign showing how much material the organization has diverted from landfills.
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.

Cellist Benjamin Francisco performs at an Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra concert being filmed for viewing online.
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.  

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