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New nonprofit aims to build unity among Ann Arbor’s business districts

Ann Arbor’s State Street District recently announced the launch of the Downtown Ann Arbor Partnership, which is committed to community development and inclusivity across Ann Arbor's downtown spaces.

114 W. Michigan Ave., pictured at center, in downtown Ypsilanti.
Local company hopes to “preserve the spirit” of downtown Ypsi with Michigan Ave. acquisition

Ypsilanti-based residential real estate company Yarrow hopes to uplift local business in downtown Ypsilanti with its recent purchase of 114 W. Michigan Ave.

Groundbreaking at the future Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center.
Community center coming to site of former Ypsi Township school

The former Cheney Elementary School was recently sold and is being demolished to make way for the future Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center.

In Detroit, a truck drives on Jefferson Ave. while smoke billows from Zug Island.
Wayne County air quality monitors alert residents and inspire clean air action

Wayne County is tackling its air quality crisis with a new network of 100 hyperlocal monitors, launched in partnership with environmental service company JustAir to track pollution in real time.

A poster for GIG - The Art of Michigan Music.
Visual artists of Michigan’s music scene to be featured in upcoming festival

The inaugural GIG - The Art of Michigan Music Festival will offer an art exhibit highlighting the work of graphic designers and photographers, live musical performances, and an immersive look at the visual side of Michigan’s music culture.

SHINE team members Willie Percy, Louis Printup, Leroy Harris and Eric Martin cleaning on Ecorse Road.
Returning citizens find jobs, support, occupational therapy through Ypsi nonprofit

Life After Incarceration: Transition and Reentry (LAITR) offers life-changing resources for formerly incarcerated people.

A Ford Mach E electric vehicle at Washtenaw Community College.
$5,000 in electric vehicle career training available through new Washtenaw County program

Washtenaw Community College in partnership with Michigan Works! Southeast is offering students new opportunities to gain skills and education for careers in mobility and electric vehicles.

A flyer for "The First Ever Regal Beagle Musical."
“Regal Beagle Musical” celebrates spirit and staff of beloved Ypsi dive bar

A new original musical opening next week will celebrate the empowering, creative, and countercultural energy of the Regal Beagle, a beloved Ypsi dive bar.

KeyBank and Avalon Housing staff pose with a check for KeyBank's $300,000 grant to Avalon.
KeyBank awards Avalon Housing $300,000 for supportive services

Ohio-based KeyBank and its associated nonprofit, KeyBank Foundation, have invested $300,000 in Avalon Housing to strengthen its supportive services for tenants and clients throughout Washtenaw County.

"Engaging With Democracy Through Writing" project contributors Angelica Esquivel and Melissa Brooks-Yip.
Ypsi org creates resources for “Engaging With Democracy Through Writing”

As the 2024 election cycle brings up complicated emotions for many, a new project from the nonprofit YpsiWrites offers innovative resources for "Engaging With Democracy Through Writing."

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