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Kid Jay.

Young Ypsi rapper aims to advance burgeoning career with performance at Pistons game

Before he turned 20, Kid Jay attracted national hip-hop stars' attention; performed more than 50 shows in Michigan, New York, and Atlanta; opened for T.I.; and met Lil Bow Wow.

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A student at the Early College Alliance at EMU works on his computer.
Washtenaw ISD offers digital portfolios for students through new partnership

Students (and teachers) can now use Bulb, an award-winning digital platform, to create online portfolios that highlight professional and personal achievements and future goals.

Love and Other Futures cover art.
Poetry project for local women of color to host book release event in Ypsi

The anthology, titled Love and Other Futures, is the result of a project known as Untold Stories of Liberation and Love.

Voxel51's staff.
Ann Arbor software company to host pingpong tournament for other local startups

Voxel51 originally planned to host a pingpong competition with one other company, but decided to expand that idea to create a tournament open to any startup that wants to join in.

Ahead of the Curve logo.
New one-stop online resource offers support for Washtenaw County seniors and their caregivers

The resource, created by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, aims to create a community of caregivers who are savvy in how to get the assistance they need.  

Darryl Johnson.
Ypsilanti mentoring nonprofit to announce leadership change during fall gala

After founding Mentor 2 Youth nine years ago, Emmanuel Jones has stepped down and handed the reins over to local minister Darryl Johnson.

At the town hall, Ypsilanti resident DeAnna Williams will share her personal experience with a car loan that had severe terms and conditions.
Washtenaw County nonprofits to host town hall on predatory lending

At the meeting, community members will share experiences with predatory loans and government officials will provide information on legislation that can help protect borrowers.

Colleen Brewer at Rosie's Community Kitchen.
Maker’s Market in Ypsi Township to spotlight local food, arts, and crafts

The market is the first such offering from the owner of a new rental kitchen and event space located in the former Willow Run Middle School.

Mi Padrino in use.
Responding to overwhelming demand, Mi Padrino releases Hispanic party planning app early

The app, which offers tools to plan and crowdfund quinceañera celebrations, has drawn massive interest from the 500,000 website users the Ann Arbor company has amassed since launching in 2017.

Elizabeth Terrel hosts a gender expression workshop.
Ann Arbor YMCA offers gender expression workshop series

The four 90-minute sessions aim to help participants express their gender through voice and movement.

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