The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for its new Small Business Growth Activator Program, which aims to support entrepreneurs seeking to recover from the lasting impacts of 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.
In March 2024, Michigan experienced its first confirmed case of measles since 2019, reporting five unrelated cases throughout the state as of April 10. These cases were only some of many throughout sixteen other states, leading public health officials across Michigan to quickly respond.
We recently spoke to three local businesses about how the coworking landscape has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, and they report that coworking is hotter than ever in Washtenaw County.
A new oral history archive at Eastern Michigan University features 33 interviews with women journalists from across the globe who reported on the COVID-19 pandemic at its peak.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan has been a leader in encouraging clinics to create safe spaces by including sensory rooms.
Una de las barreras de la comunidad de discapacitados para acceder a las vacunas COVID ha sido el transporte. En respuesta, Disability Rights Michigan ha presentado una guía interactiva para ayudar a los usuarios a desenvolverse en el complejo sistema de transporte del estado.
One of the barriers to accessing COVID vaccinations for the disability community has been transportation. In response, Disability Rights Michigan has unveiled an interactive guide to help users navigate the complex transportation system in the state.
Recent data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows that 91% of kindergarteners in 2022 were up to date on their vaccinations, while rates of younger ages are seeing a decline.
Not only has Ann Arbor’s downtown fully recovered from pandemic-era stagnancy, but it has also surpassed comparable cities.
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