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Ypsi officials and activists prepare for climate emergency

As extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and power outages become more and more prevalent in Washtenaw County, a growing network of local officials, health professionals, and community organizers is working to help Ypsilanti residents do more than simply weather the next emergency.

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EMU’s Center for Oral History Research hosts symposium emphasizing “People, Not Projects”

"People, Not Projects" runs Oct. 9 - Oct. 10 in Ypsi and will emphasize relationships and human experience over quantitative data.

For Banned Books Week, Ann Arbor and Ypsi librarians and booksellers defend the freedom to read

Banned Books Week, Oct. 4 - 10, aims to draw attention to censorship and promote access to information. This year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read,” will be reflected through programming at local libraries, bookstores, and other institutions.

Ann Arbor artist hosts annual outdoor sale to benefit public art program

Glass artist Larry Nisson hosts an annual sale of his work from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 at his Ann Arbor home.

Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation hosts 44th annual tour of historic homes

From noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, residents and visitors are invited to join the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation's 44th annual historic home tour, which includes six historic homes in Ypsi's Southside neighborhood.

A promotional image for the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd biennial fiber show.
Michigan League of Handweavers’ biennial show in Ann Arbor will feature myriad disciplines

From weaving to doll-making, a broad range of craftsmanship will be featured in both exhibitions and public demonstrations at the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd Biennial Fiber Show.

University of Michigan program offers expensive denture treatment for free

The University of Michigan's Senior Implant Overdenture Restorative (SenIOR) program offers implant overdentures for free and is aiming to improve insurance coverage for the treatment.

Dr. Albert H. “Al” Wheeler, Ann Arbor’s first Black mayor, is the namesake of University Lending Group's Al Wheeler Neighborly Housing Grant program.
University Lending offers $10,000 grants for low- and moderate-income homebuyers

University Bank's lending division is providing up to $10,000 grants for low- to moderate-income borrowers in Washtenaw County to achieve their homeownership dreams.

Nashia and Brandon Frye preparing smoothies at No Label Juice.
New Small Business Support Hub overseen by Ann Arbor SPARK receives $1.25 million

Ann Arbor SPARK will oversee a new, consolidated Southeast Michigan hub for the state’s successful Small Business Support Hub program as the program adopts a new funding model and structure.

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.

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