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Two girls play at a preschool.

Washtenaw County school to host new free pre-kindergarten program

A new free pre-kindergarten program will be available to 15 3- and 4-year-olds in the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) this school year.

Bagpipers perform in a parade at the Michigan Celtic festival.
After 30 years, Michigan Celtic festival is bigger than ever

For three decades, the Michigan Celtic festival has celebrated the traditions, music, and heritage of Celtic cultures while strengthening the ties between Saline and its Welsh sister city.

A promotional image for the documentary film "The Road Home."
Washtenaw County housing documentary creators plan free screenings countywide

"The Road Home," a new documentary examining challenges in Washtenaw County's housing and homelessness systems, is now available for anyone interested in organizing a public or private screening.

An intergenerational chess event at the Ypsilanti Senior Center.
Washtenaw County seeks organizations’ input on senior millage before dollars begin to flow

A new request for information, aimed at local organizations that serve seniors, is designed to help Washtenaw County shape its spending of millage funds.

University of Michigan Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics Director Gabriel Ehrlich presents the 41st annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report.
Washtenaw County economic outlook report forecasts measured growth despite national and global risks

A new economic outlook report forecasts that Washtenaw County's economy will see continued, measured growth through 2028. 

Melisa Tasker, a program manager at Washtenaw County Community Mental Health.
Expanded mental health crisis services have big results in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County is serving more people experiencing mental health crises, as well as reducing arrests and hospitalizations, through two new mental health crisis response services.

Inaugural State of the County address celebrates Washtenaw County’s recent achievements

The event marked the county's bicentennial and looked back at its pre-colonization roots while highlighting recent government achievements.

People walk in downtown Ann Arbor.
Washtenaw County residents invited to contribute to new 10-year tourism plan

Destination Ann Arbor is inviting residents and local stakeholders to help directly shape the future of tourism in Washtenaw County from 2027-2036.

Washtenaw County Director of Elections Rena Basch stands next to a voting machine.
Washtenaw County officials say local elections are secure despite Trump calls to “nationalize” them

Washtenaw County elections officials say they're well-prepared to protect against fraud in this year's midterms and any other election. We interviewed them about their system and President Trump's statement that elections should be "nationalize[d]."

As health insurance premiums rise and enrollment declines, what’s the impact on Washtenaw County?

There are already signs that fewer Washtenaw County residents are getting insured – and larger effects on residents, health care system, and small businesses are still to come.

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