Event examines the “State of Health” in Washtenaw County
More than 150 community members came together to address Washtenaw County's public health strategies at the second annual State of Health symposium Oct. 28.
Ann Arbor
Upcoming homebuyer’s summit aims to make homeownership accessible to all
The event, sponsored by the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, is aimed at people who receive Section 8 housing vouchers in Washtenaw County but is open to the general public too.
Two new coworking spaces open in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor commercial real estate company Oxford Companies recently announced the opening of BrightWorks Coworking.
U-M Arts Initiative funds and connects arts programs inside and outside university
The Arts Initiative aims to strengthen partnerships between existing U-M arts organizations and organizations outside the university, as well as provide funding and other forms of support for arts programming in the Ann Arbor area.
How ARPA funds helped Washtenaw County artists survive the COVID-19 pandemic
In April 2022, the city of Ann Arbor allocated $500,000 in relief for artists and arts organizations. Here are three of their stories.
Voices of Youth: Music education is pricey, but this Ann Arbor school is making it more accessible
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Tova Weiss examines the issue of accessibility in high school music education.
Free small business support available in Washtenaw County through new program
Small Business Support, a new collaborative effort among several Washtenaw County community organizations, aims to connect entrepreneurs with knowledgeable business experts who can help their businesses grow.
$5,000 in electric vehicle career training available through new Washtenaw County program
Washtenaw Community College in partnership with Michigan Works! Southeast is offering students new opportunities to gain skills and education for careers in mobility and electric vehicles.
New Ann Arbor development aims to set an example for eco-friendly living
A mixed-use housing complex called SouthTown will not only add 216 new apartments to Ann Arbor's housing stock, but will be built and operate in an eco-friendly way.
Washtenaw County students receive $1m in free savings accounts – and another $2m is still available
My Future Fund, a Washtenaw County-wide savings account program for students, invested $1 million in 16,000 free college and career savings accounts in its first year.
