Jones Natatorium at Eastern Michigan University.

National swimming and diving championship books next 2 years in Ypsi

The 2027 and 2028 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes Swimming and Diving National Championships will take place at Eastern Michigan University's Jones Natatorium in Ypsilanti.

Scenes from previous years at SXSW's Michigan House.
Ann Arbor SPARK to promote Midwest tech hubs at SXSW

Ann Arbor SPARK and Innovation Partnerships at the University of Michigan will present at South by Southwest next month, bringing two sessions and a networking reception to the LINE Hotel in Austin, Tex., on March 18.

People walk in downtown Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor Comprehensive Land Use Plan approved by planning commission, advances to city council

Ann Arbor City Council will consider allowing massive land use changes intended to improve affordability in the city, following the Ann Arbor Planning Commission's unanimous Wednesday night vote to pass the draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2050.

Researchers Cayenne Harris, Emily Lyon, Paige Carter Dailey, Ellen Lee, and Mark Clague at Hill Auditorium.
Researchers seek “untold stories” of Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium for inclusive history project

University of Michigan researchers are seeking "untold stories" of Hill Auditorium as part of the university's Inclusive History Project, a multi-year, multi-campus initiative seeking to document a fuller and more diverse history of the university.

The 2025 Small Business Expo at Washtenaw Community College.
New Washtenaw County program offers support for business owners recovering from COVID

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for its new Small Business Growth Activator Program, which aims to support entrepreneurs seeking to recover from the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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