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Dave Strenski in front of the Elijah McCoy plaque in Library Park.

From long underwear to gunshot detection, Ypsi inventors have racked up patents for 150 years

Ypsi and Ypsi Township inventors have received over 1,200 patents, with some of the oldest dating back to the mid-1800s.

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Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy
Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.

The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health.
Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.  

Kerrytown.
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.

A vendor at last year's Holiday Art Fair at Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti.
Holiday art fair to return to Ypsi’s Riverside Arts Center

Riverside Arts Center will host its second annual Holiday Art Fair Nov. 23-24, featuring local crafters and artisans with handmade goods for sale. 

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.

People coworking at BrightWorks' Forest Cove location.
Two new coworking spaces open in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor commercial real estate company Oxford Companies recently announced the opening of BrightWorks Coworking.

The Small Business Support website.
Free small business support available in Washtenaw County through new program

Small Business Support, a new collaborative effort among several Washtenaw County community organizations, aims to connect entrepreneurs with knowledgeable business experts who can help their businesses grow.

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.

AAoM's Navigating Autism Today Conference takes place November 15, 2024, in Grand Rapids at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center.
Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is preparing for its upcoming Nov. 15 Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids. The event connects families and autistic individuals with resources and support networks on critical topics: financial planning, health care advocacy, employment, and independent living solutions for adults on the spectrum.

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