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Ypsi Township church has fed hundreds in twice-monthly food distributions for nearly 20 years
The food pantry at the Community Family Life Center, 1375 S. Harris Rd. in Ypsilanti Township, has been a family-feeding machine, distributing groceries twice a month to an average 300-400 families.
Democratically run café opens in Ann Arbor
Espy Café is a democratic workplace, with employees making decisions on the menu, hours, staffing, and service.
25 years of celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema: Ann Arbor Film Festival’s Out Night marks big anniversary
This year marks a major milestone for the Ann Arbor Film Festival’s annual showcase for queer cinema.
Ypsi new business roundup: Mexican cuisine, tropical coffee lounge, and Indian buffet
Three of Ypsi's newest businesses are La Chona, a Mexican restaurant; Ohana Lounge, a cafe; and Earthen Jar, an Indian buffet. Read our chats with their owners.
15 years after Borders’ end, Ann Arbor and Ypsi independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths
Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.
Ypsi schools’ Resiliency Center expands significantly over five years serving families in need
Since 2020, Ypsilanti Community Schools' Resiliency Center has been quietly serving hundreds of families who are experiencing housing insecurity and other challenges.
Researchers seek “untold stories” of Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium for inclusive history project
University of Michigan researchers are seeking "untold stories" of Hill Auditorium as part of the university's Inclusive History Project, a multi-year, multi-campus initiative seeking to document a fuller and more diverse history of the university.
“It’s okay to get help”: New program offers mental health support for Black men and boys in Ypsi and Ann Arbor
Packard Health's new Healing Brothers United program will soon launch a variety of mental health services aimed at local Black men and boys.
AI’s impact in Washtenaw County, from tech boom to data centers
Our new three-part series digs into AI's impacts in Ann Arbor's tech industry, its utilization in Washtenaw County's educational world, and the ongoing debate about data centers in several Washtenaw County communities.
Ypsi Township church has fed hundreds in twice-monthly food distributions for nearly 20 years
The food pantry at the Community Family Life Center, 1375 S. Harris Rd. in Ypsilanti Township, has been a family-feeding machine, distributing groceries twice a month to an average 300-400 families.
Democratically run café opens in Ann Arbor
Espy Café is a democratic workplace, with employees making decisions on the menu, hours, staffing, and service.
25 years of celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema: Ann Arbor Film Festival’s Out Night marks big anniversary
This year marks a major milestone for the Ann Arbor Film Festival’s annual showcase for queer cinema.
Ypsi new business roundup: Mexican cuisine, tropical coffee lounge, and Indian buffet
Three of Ypsi's newest businesses are La Chona, a Mexican restaurant; Ohana Lounge, a cafe; and Earthen Jar, an Indian buffet. Read our chats with their owners.
15 years after Borders’ end, Ann Arbor and Ypsi independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths
Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.
Ypsi schools’ Resiliency Center expands significantly over five years serving families in need
Since 2020, Ypsilanti Community Schools' Resiliency Center has been quietly serving hundreds of families who are experiencing housing insecurity and other challenges.
Researchers seek “untold stories” of Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium for inclusive history project
University of Michigan researchers are seeking "untold stories" of Hill Auditorium as part of the university's Inclusive History Project, a multi-year, multi-campus initiative seeking to document a fuller and more diverse history of the university.
“It’s okay to get help”: New program offers mental health support for Black men and boys in Ypsi and Ann Arbor
Packard Health's new Healing Brothers United program will soon launch a variety of mental health services aimed at local Black men and boys.
AI’s impact in Washtenaw County, from tech boom to data centers
Our new three-part series digs into AI's impacts in Ann Arbor's tech industry, its utilization in Washtenaw County's educational world, and the ongoing debate about data centers in several Washtenaw County communities.
