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Shelter Association of Washtenaw County staffers Alondra Burne, Nicole Adelman, and Dawn Gemler at a "Fill That Van!" event, collecting food donations for people experiencing homelessness. The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County is one of nine local organizations that will receive opioid lawsuit settlement funds.

Here’s how opioid lawsuit settlement funds are being used in Washtenaw County

$16 million in opioid settlement funds are coming to the county over the next 18 years. Here's how the first round of funds will be spent.

Chelsea city leaders work with Michigan Municipal League to strengthen local economy

Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.

Cybersecurity programs prepare Washtenaw County high schoolers for future careers

As Michigan continues to build a reputation as a powerhouse in the world of cybersecurity, Washtenaw County high schoolers have the opportunity to become leaders in the field.

A performance by Ballet Chelsea.
Ballet Chelsea celebrates 30th anniversary while grappling with financial challenges

As Ballet Chelsea marks its 30th anniversary, the school and performing company faces an ongoing decline in students and federal funding cuts.

Colton Ray at Eastern Michigan University's Swoop's Food Pantry.
Facing federal cuts, Washtenaw County food assistance providers prepare for uncertainty and resilience

As food insecurity rises nationwide, Washtenaw County food banks and pantries are bracing for fallout from federal legislation slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Letter from the editor: Concentrate editor steps up to publisher role
Kaysi Hohner in welding class at Saline High School.
CTE classes offer career experience in Washtenaw County high schools. Here’s how to sign up for them

More than 70 state-approved career and technical education programs provide practical learning experiences across numerous fields such as skilled trades, technology, culinary arts, and engineering.

Dr. Ray Rion, executive director of Packard Health, with Packard Health staff.
Washtenaw County health professionals anticipate “devastating” effects of Medicaid and Medicare cuts

Eleven million Medicaid recipients nationwide are now in danger of losing their health insurance, and Medicare is also expected to see major budget cuts. So what does all of this mean for Washtenaw County?

A graphic for the Tariff Resource Center website.
Online resource center offers help for Washtenaw County businesses struggling with tariff impacts

In an effort to support Washtenaw County companies impacted by tariffs, Ann Arbor SPARK has created the Tariff Resource Center, a website offering policy updates and tools to help businesses navigate an uncertain situation.

A student in Washtenaw Community College's welding lab.
New WCC program offers professional welding training one weekend day per week

The Weekend Welders program allows students to earn up to two welding certificates and an associate's degree by attending classes just one day a week over 11 semesters.

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