ECIC guides Michigan’s early childhood strategy
ECIC works with public agencies, community partners, philanthropy, and providers to ensure every child has a foundation for lifelong success.
Ypsi nonprofits faced an avalanche of need in 2025, and they’re preparing for more to come
Ypsi's social service nonprofits are reporting that they're stretched thin after a year of disruptive federal policy.
Washtenaw sheriff’s office and Ypsi nonprofit team up to keep youth out of the justice system
The new Restorative and Preventative Intervention and Diversion (RAPID) program is a pre-arrest deflection initiative designed to connect youth with support before they become entangled in the criminal legal system.
Ann Arbor folk super-duo Ember & Ash unites members of Ragbirds and Native Howl
Ember & Ash features Erin Zindle of the Ragbirds, a folk band, and Alex Holycross of the "thrash-grass" band the Native Howl.
Ypsi Bourbon Fest offers rare bourbons, plus tequila, beer, and wine, in 5th year
Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest will bring an expanded list of more than 100 local and rare spirits back to the Michigan Firehouse Museum on Jan. 17.
Actors and puppets depict the end of the world in Belgian performance coming to Ann Arbor
"Dimanche" uses puppetry, mime, video, and multiple kinds of theater to tell the everyday story of the end of the world.
Detroit music icon Don Was to kick off tour with new Pan-Detroit Ensemble in Ann Arbor
Detroit bassist and producer Don Was will kick off the "Groove in the Face of Adversity" tour with his newest group, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, on Jan. 9 and 10 at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club.
Ann Arbor “modern klezmer” band Schmaltz tackles first album after years of live shows
After several years of regular gigging, Schmaltz's members decided to replicate a live environment while recording their first studio album.
Tinker, EMU’s facilities dog, helps students reduce stress in “open paw-fice hours”
Since fall 2024, Tinker the facilities dog has been available to students four days a week on campus.
Local artists’ project engages community in painting 10 murals across Ann Arbor and Ypsi
Artists Avery Williamson and Krista Skytta have collaborated on 10 community mural painting projects since April.
