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Natalia Holtzman

Natalia Holtzman is a freelance journalist based in Ann Arbor whose work appears frequently in Concentrate, Hour Detroit, the Detroit Metro Times, and other publications. She can be reached at natalia.holtzman@gmail.com.

Natalia Holtzman's Latest Articles

Research analyst Sara Srygley.
Groundbreaking study finds major racial disparities in Ann Arbor traffic stops

According to a recent study, non-white drivers in Ann Arbor are stopped and searched more frequently than white drivers in routine traffic stops.

Michigan Works! Southeast's new office.
Michigan Works! Southeast set to open more central Ann Arbor location, offer satellite services

Michigan Works! Southeast will move to a new office at 1201 E. Ellsworth Rd. in Ann Arbor in August.

Washtenaw County deputy health officer Jimena Loveluck.
Washtenaw County reports lowest COVID death rates in Michigan throughout pandemic

COVID deaths among Black residents also decreased significantly since 2020, after being disproportionately high in the pandemic's early days.

Jennifer Colwell and her son Miles.
Child care is expensive and understaffed – but a new Washtenaw County coalition aims to change that

A new cross-disciplinary group of local business owners, families, child care providers, and civic organizations is working to alleviate child care challenges.

The Ann Arbor Art Fairs in 2007.
New pitch event at Ann Arbor Art Fair will offer cash prizes for artists and art entrepreneurs

Event participants will be invited to pitch an idea, artwork, or other facet of an arts-related business.

A ribbon cutting for the new Shalom Commercial Kitchen.
Jewish Family Services to launch new commercial kitchen and expanded food pantry

The new kitchen and improved food pantry open up a variety of new ways for JFS to serve its community, which includes many refugees.

TreeTown Murals' Danijel Matanić and Mary Thiefels at the Huron Street bridge near North First Street.
Prominent Ann Arbor overpasses to be transformed through new mural project

A new public art project aims to transform two unsightly but widely traversed Ann Arbor overpasses into murals to be enjoyed by all.

New Zingerman’s summer camps teach kids to cook meals for charity

The meals campers create will be donated to local nonprofits including the Delonis Center and Ronald McDonald House.

Jim Mangi and volunteer Miriam Vincent at Dementia Friendly Saline's screening of "Singin' in the Rain" at Emagine Saline.
Saline organization works to build community and understanding for those living with dementia

Jim Mangi's struggle to find support after his wife's Alzheimer's diagnosis led him to create an organization for others facing the same challenge.

Kaili Dence and Randy Dence in the future location of Whitepine Studios.
Saline art center pursues “more vibrant downtown” in expanded new location

Whitepine Studios arose from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its classes and other programs have quickly become popular.

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