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Morgan Parker.

Writer Morgan Parker examines personal and political topics in new essay collection

The award-winning poet, novelist, and essayist will give a reading in Ann Arbor on Dec 5.

Proof and Eminem photographed by Doug Coombe in 1999.
30 years of Southeast Michigan music history spotlighted in exhibit of Ann Arbor photographer’s work

Ann Arbor-based photographer Doug Coombe calls a new exhibition of his work "a love letter to the many amazing music communities … of Southeastern Michigan."

Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program students working on a house on Sedgewood Lane in Ann Arbor..
Washtenaw County schools explore consolidating career technical education for consistency and equity

No Washtenaw County student has access to all 60 of the county's CTE offerings. That could change, though, as school officials explore ways to consolidate CTE offerings.

Wheel the World's logo. The travel website for travelers with disabilities recently recognized the Ann Arbor area for its accessibility.
Ann Arbor area recognized for accessibility for travelers with disabilities

The Ann Arbor area is the first community in Michigan to receive verification from an online travel platform that exclusively promotes accessibility in travel for individuals with physical, cognitive, and invisible disabilities.

Wilson Marine Brighton apprentice Adam Tobkin.
Free event to offer employers introduction to creating registered apprenticeships

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Michigan Works! Southeast is inviting area employers to a free event in Ann Arbor that will cover the basics of creating a registered apprenticeship program.

WCC teacher candidate Sierra Pauley.
New WCC program offers financial assistance and apprenticeships for future teachers

Those considering a teaching career could have their college tuition and fees paid for through a new Washtenaw Community College program designed to address Michigan's educator shortage.

Washtenaw County receives $4.3m federal grant to address youth homelessness

Washtenaw County was recently awarded a "pivotal" $4.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.

Kerrytown.
New nonprofit aims to build unity among Ann Arbor’s business districts

Ann Arbor’s State Street District recently announced the launch of the Downtown Ann Arbor Partnership, which is committed to community development and inclusivity across Ann Arbor's downtown spaces.

A young person writes at a Dzanc House workshop.
Ann Arbor publisher prints young people’s work through free workshop series

Local youth will see the fruits of their literary efforts in print soon, thanks to Ann Arbor-based publisher Dzanc Books.

Blake Transit Center in Ann Arbor.
Transit and pedestrian improvements in Ann Arbor receive $400,000 in state grants

The state of Michigan has awarded a total of $400,000 in grants to support transit- and pedestrian-oriented improvements on Fourth Avenue in Ann Arbor near Blake Transit Center. 

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