Coordination/Collaboration

Brackets for Good pits Ann Arbor-area nonprofits against each other for $10,000 prize

Thirty-eight local nonprofits are competing this year in the March Madness-inspired charitable giving tournament, sponsored by Valeo Financial Advisors' Ann Arbor office.

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Busch’s, North Peak team up to create exclusive Newfangled Pale Ale

The beer is the third in a series of Busch's exclusive brews made by Michigan brewers with Michigan ingredients.

Babo, Tiny Buddha Yoga expand brands from Ann Arbor into Ypsilanti

The April opening of the specialty market and yoga studio in Depot Town has sparked concerns about gentrification, but Babo owner Sava Lelcaj says she plans to cater to her business' new community.

Figures point at the viewer in Yuan Goangming's film Indication.
Essential arts events for March 2017

A monthly guide to events that are moving Washtenaw County's arts scene forward in innovative and exciting ways.

Deb Anderson with a photo of her grandmother and Youth For Understanding Founder Rachel Andresen
From Cold War to travel ban, Ann Arbor-founded exchange program promotes “one-on-one diplomacy”

Youth For Understanding has become one of the largest intercultural exchange programs in the world, having helped exchange 250,000 students worldwide.

Pontiac Councilwoman Doris Taylor Burks at Pontiac City Hall
Local elected officials of color on race and politics in the age of Trump, part 2

City council members of color from Ypsilanti, Detroit, and Pontiac weigh in on tackling a volatile political climate and how public perceptions have affected their careers.

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New Ann Arbor 2030 district will cut energy use in half for participating properties

Modeled after similar districts in cities including Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Austin, the 2030 District is a private-public partnership aimed at reducing energy and water use and vehicle emissions.

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Ypsilanti residents launch new millage campaign for Water Street debt retirement

Organizers are optimistic because the 2016 defeat of a similar millage came down to less than 40 votes.

Yousef Rabhi at the Michigan State Capitol
Local elected officials of color on race and politics in the age of Trump, part 1

State representatives of color from Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Detroit weigh in on tackling a volatile political climate and how public perceptions have affected their careers.

Sunseed Farm at Wolverine State Brewing Co.
Through farm partnership, Wolverine State brewery becomes a produce pickup spot

In the latest collaboration between the Ann Arbor brewery and Dexter's Sunseed Farm, CSA members can now grab a beer while they pick up their produce.

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