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Nonprofit Artspace to consider affordable artist-oriented development in Washtenaw County

The Minneapolis-based nonprofit will host a public virtual open house on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. to hear more about the local art community's priorities and direct needs.

The city of Ann Arbor's online survey allows participants to allocate dots representing which projects they'd most like the city to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds on.
Here’s how you can vote on how Ann Arbor spends $24 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds

The city has provided online overview videos for each of 13 potential projects and is seeking input from citizens on fund allocations through an online survey.

The University Musical Society will present "Octavia E. Butler's 'Parable of the Sower,'" an operatic adaptation of the acclaimed novel, on March 25-27.
Ann Arbor and Ypsi event series will celebrate Octavia E. Butler’s “Parable of the Sower”

The University Musical Society and numerous community partners are preparing a monthlong series of events in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, inspired by Octavia E. Butler's classic Afrofuturist science-fiction novel.

LynxDx staff at one of the company's drive-through COVID-19 testing sites.
Ann Arbor cancer testing startup continues adding employees, sites to meet COVID testing demand

LynxDx pivoted to address community need at the beginning of the pandemic, and the company now provides COVID testing for numerous local communities and educational institutions.

Vibrant Life co-owner and founder Dean Solden.
Free health care job training bootcamp at WCC helps address health care worker shortage

The program, which is now enrolling its second cohort, is a partnership between Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast, and several local health care employers. 

With new expansion, Ann Arbor software company takes aim at marketing industry giants

Nutshell, an Ann Arbor-based customer relationship management platform, is taking aim at major companies like MailChimp and Constant Contact with an expansion into an area Nutshell has dubbed "growth software."

WCCMH Program Administrator Melisa Tasker.
Washtenaw County opens free 24/7 hotline for substance use treatment support

County residents struggling with substance use can now call the county's CARES hotline to receive an immediate professional screening, treatment referral, and additional services and resources.

Mike Han's "Together We Are Whole" at HOMES Campus.
New HOMES Campus gallery space to highlight local artists

In addition to a new coffee shop, taproom, and distillery, the new location of Ann Arbor's HOMES Brewery also features a gallery space where owner Tommy Kennedy hopes to highlight local artists and build community engagement. 

Mothfire Brewing Co. now offers beer on tap at 2290 S. Industrial Hwy. in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor’s Mothfire Brewing begins serving beer on tap, plans expanded new location

Mothfire had been operating primarily as a local distributor prior to the recent change, but the company's owners have ambitious plans to continue expanding their business.

Holiday gift guide encourages Washtenaw County residents to buy local

The annual 2021 Michigan Local Gift Guide is designed for shoppers who want to find unique gifts for loved ones and support their local communities at the same time. 

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