What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
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Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education?
Michigan's many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education.
Data centers in Washtenaw County: Economic boon or environmental liability?
Data center developers and advocates tout their projects as responsible, job-creating economic development engines, but many residents are opposing what they see as threats to their utility bills and the environment.
Jewish Family Services adds psychiatric, transportation, and translation services with millage grant
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFS) is using a grant from Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage to expand JFS' Thrive Counseling and Support program.
Washtenaw County mental health millage’s 2024 investments detailed in impact report
The 2024 impact report for Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage shows a variety of positive outcomes from over $7.5 million in millage-funded investments last year.
Ypsilanti Healthy Living Pledge invites residents to make healthy lifestyle changes
The Ypsilanti Healthy Living Pledge aims to help Ypsi residents take charge of their own health through education, small lifestyle changes, and incentives for eating healthy at local restaurants.
Michiganders learn lead safety and advocacy through Ann Arbor nonprofit’s program
The Lead Impacted Families Together (LIFT MI) program presents training in lead safety and advocacy for residents across Michigan.
Ann Arbor glass artist to host sale benefiting public art
Ann Arbor glass artist and philanthropist Larry Nisson will host an art show and sale in his backyard garden on Sept. 21, with all proceeds benefiting the Ann Arbor Art Center's Art in Public program.
New affordable senior housing development in Ypsi seeks to “cultivate a whole new community”
The Residences at Huron, an affordable senior housing development, recently opened at 945 W. Clark Rd. in Ypsilanti.
