Electric vehicle chargers at the Ypsilanti Performance Space.

Ypsi venue opens solar-powered electric vehicle chargers for free use

Prompted in part by neighborhood power outages, the Ypsilanti Performance Space recently began operating four solar-powered electric vehicle chargers.

Matt Jones & The Reconstruction performing at The Ark
Ypsilanti’s Matt Jones and The Reconstruction make long-awaited return to music scene

Matt Jones and The Reconstruction will return to The Ark for the first time in over a decade to celebrate the release of their new album, "The Good Life."

Will new MiLEAP policies better support small and home-based child care spaces?

Licensing updates and funding strategies aim to strengthen quality, stabilize providers, and expand access to child care.

What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election

Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.

Lindsay Jenkins with clothing from her LYNZI brand.
EMU fashion student wins scholarship established by iconic designer Virgil Abloh

Lindsay Jenkins, an Eastern Michigan University student majoring in fashion marketing innovation, was one of 60 recipients of a $10,000 college scholarship from the Virgil Abloh “Post⁠-⁠Modern” Scholarship Fund this year.

Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
You can apply now for free preschool in Washtenaw County

If you’re looking for free, high-quality preschool for your 3- or 4-year-old in Washtenaw County next school year, now’s the time to submit your application.

Ambassadors for the Healing Brothers United mental health program meet at Packard Health's Carpenter Road location in Ypsilanti.
“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.

Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane.
Jazz luminaries to celebrate 100 years of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in Ann Arbor concert

As saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and trumpeter Terence Blanchard embark on a tour celebrating the 100th anniversary of jazz legends Miles Davis' and John Coltrane's births, Ravi Coltrane says "the real plan is not to try to recreate the past."

Ypsilanti middle school students visit Coleman A. Young International Airport.
Ypsi middle schoolers explore future careers through hands-on pilot program

The "From Curiosity to Career" program gives students exposure to careers in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, mobility, robotics, and engineering.

Blake Transit Center in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor receives $4.3 million grant for placemaking projects around Blake Transit Center

The city of Ann Arbor recently received a $4.3 million grant to fund placemaking projects as the block surrounding Blake Transit Center is redeveloped.

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