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The Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education in downtown Ypsilanti.
Consortium celebrates 15 years of expanding educational options for Washtenaw County students

The Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium offers several programs designed to support a variety of unique educational needs, including early college classes, online education, and more.

The future site of the HUB Center.
Ann Arbor nonprofit to launch community resource center in Ypsi Township

Peace Neighborhood Center will renovate a former church to create the HUB Center, serving Ypsilanti Township's Sugarbrook and Gault Village neighborhoods.

A sample county ID card.
Aiming to improve accessibility, Washtenaw County reduces application fee for county ID card

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution to lower the Washtenaw County ID Card application fee from $25 to $10.

WCC students on campus.
WCC launches 10-week pharmacy technician boot camp to address worker shortage

The program has been designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certificate exam, allowing them to work in the field anywhere in the country.

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Executive Director Trish Cortes.
How can Washtenaw County solve its mental health care provider shortage?

The county is in the 90th percentile nationwide for mental health providers per capita, but it's still not enough to address a recent upswing in demand for care.

Environmental Excellence Awards recognize Washtenaw County leaders in green infrastructure

Washtenaw County's Environmental Excellence Partnership Program has formally recognized the 2020 and 2022 winners of its Environmental Excellence Awards.

Representatives of the Trusted Advisor initiative, which won a Power of the Purse grant this year.
United Way of Washtenaw County makes grants to four organizations supporting local women

The United Way of Washtenaw County has awarded grants amounting to over $45,000 to four local organizations that help local women and their families.

A rendering of the State Street redesign.
Ann Arbor’s State Street reopens with curbless design

The project is the first phase of a major street renovation designed to improve safety, accessibility, and business flexibility.

Art at last year's A2 Artoberfest.
A2 Artoberfest returns, bringing a more intimate art fair to Ann Arbor

The event will feature 100 jury-selected artists, live entertainment, food vendors, art activities, and beverages from local brewing companies along North Fourth Avenue and East Ann Street.

Teacher Kim Atkins and counselor Rebekah Ward at Lincoln Middle School.
Mini-grants help Washtenaw County students lead school mental health awareness initiatives

Thanks to the county's mental health millage, over 20 middle and high schools have applied for and received mini-grants of up to $5,000 to implement mental health programs for their school communities.

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