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Bagpipers perform in a parade at the Michigan Celtic festival.

After 30 years, Michigan Celtic festival is bigger than ever

For three decades, the Michigan Celtic festival has celebrated the traditions, music, and heritage of Celtic cultures while strengthening the ties between Saline and its Welsh sister city.

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Jae Gerhart and Katelyn Smoger at The Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor.
Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit

A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to access fresh, affordable produce from local organizations through their Medicaid health plans.

Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade organizers Cheryl Farmer and Josh McAllister at American Legion Post 282.
Ypsi 4th of July parade, Michigan’s oldest, to celebrate its 96th anniversary and America’s 250th

This Saturday, Ypsilanti will kick off the oldest continuous July 4 parade in Michigan for its 96th year.

Martez Claybren stands in front of Dunbar Towers in Ann Arbor, where he lives. Dunbar Towers is one of several affordable housing projects supported by the city's Affordable Housing Millage.
Ann Arbor millage yields big results in affordable housing development

Over $27 million from Arbor's Affordable Housing Millage has been spent or committed to 14 housing projects, four renovations, and five supportive services initiatives.

Eastern Michigan University Director of Admissions Dr. LaJoyce Brown and Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross at Ypsilanti Community High School.
New initiative guarantees EMU admission for Ypsi and Ann Arbor students

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the Early College Alliance at EMU have partnered to guarantee EMU admission to local high school graduates.

Peacenic volunteers Eugene Rush, Toneka Smith, Rev. Joseph Jackson, Carla Wilson, Jamie Kelsey, and Marc Wilson in West Willow Park.
Ypsi picnic uniting law enforcement with residents returns for third year

Organizers are proudly reflecting on the growth of Peacenic Ypsi, an annual community picnic intended to build bridges between residents and law enforcement, as its third year approaches.

People enjoy a live performance at The Ranch in Ann Arbor.
Has Ann Arbor nightlife bounced back from COVID?

Many downtown businesses took a long time to restore their pre-pandemic business hours, but this year has brought several new additions to Ann Arbor's late-night scene.

LaWanda Hollister and Josie Ann Lee of We the People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi’s We the People Opportunity Farm will continue founder Melvin Parson’s mission after his sudden passing

Leadership at Ypsilanti nonprofit We The People Opportunity Farm is focused on ensuring the organization continues founder Melvin Parson's legacy after his unexpected death.

Young people participate in a cheerleading drill organized by Ypsilanti Community - The Village.
Making sports and fitness accessible to Ypsi-area kids is this nonprofit’s focus

The grassroots nonprofit Ypsilanti Community - The Village was created by Ypsilanti Community High School alumni who wanted to reduce young people's barriers to participating in sports.

Nashia and Brandon Frye preparing smoothies at No Label Juice.
Ypsi-based Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for entrepreneurs

The free Small Business Support Hub program at SPARK East offers weekly in-person consulting sessions, networking opportunities, and other resources tailored to entrepreneurs' needs.

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