Voices of Youth: Local youth speak out on Washtenaw County’s gun violence epidemic and how to end it
Local youth have felt the grave impact of rising gun violence, and they're advocating for more gun control to address the situation.
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“Breakfast Club” host to keynote inaugural Family and Community Empowerment conference in Ypsi
The conference, which focuses on care, safety, academics, and partnerships, was long delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it's back, with a nationally known radio personality as its keynote speaker.
WCC reopens Morris Lawrence Building after $13.5 million renovation
The renovation includes a variety of infrastructure improvements, including new flooring, lighting, and a more eco-friendly energy system.
Ambitious Ann Arbor nature playscape to continue growth with support from major new gift
Leslie Science and Nature Center's Nature Playscape offers young visitors opportunities to invent, engineer, slide, climb, and learn in a natural setting.
Washtenaw Promise collaborates on new Ypsi reading program, buys campground for educational uses
Ypsi-based nonprofit Washtenaw Promise is collaborating on a new one-on-one reading program in Ypsi and has purchased a campground just north of Chelsea for teacher training, children's nature events, and more.
Physics gone viral: Ann Arbor teacher finds global audience with colorful physics videos
Those who don't know Jonathan Thomas-Palmer in his capacity at Community High recognize him from his popular YouTube channel, Flipping Physics, which has over 100,000 subscribers.
Child care shortage: Nationwide crisis hitting home across Southeast Michigan
“Right now, we’re in dire straits," says the executive director of Child Care Network in Ann Arbor. She isn't alone. As the nationwide child care crisis rolls on, here’s what Michigan child care providers are experiencing regionally in Port Huron, Detroit, and Ann Arbor.
New farmers market, intergenerational programming coming to Ypsi Township’s West Willow neighborhood
A new grant-funded pilot program will bring economic opportunity, fresh produce, and opportunities for intergenerational friendships to West Willow this summer and fall.
Fully rebuilt Ann Arbor school welcomes public back with open house
Washtenaw County’s school for students with severe and multiple disabilities welcomed community members to its first open house on May 19, following two years of construction and renovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From 3-D printing to podcast studio, Ypsi Township nonprofit offers STEM resources for youth
Whether it's creating a podcast about insects or building robots, middle and high school students can explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math at UniteSTEM.
“Breakfast Club” host to keynote inaugural Family and Community Empowerment conference in Ypsi
The conference, which focuses on care, safety, academics, and partnerships, was long delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it's back, with a nationally known radio personality as its keynote speaker.
WCC reopens Morris Lawrence Building after $13.5 million renovation
The renovation includes a variety of infrastructure improvements, including new flooring, lighting, and a more eco-friendly energy system.
Ambitious Ann Arbor nature playscape to continue growth with support from major new gift
Leslie Science and Nature Center's Nature Playscape offers young visitors opportunities to invent, engineer, slide, climb, and learn in a natural setting.
Washtenaw Promise collaborates on new Ypsi reading program, buys campground for educational uses
Ypsi-based nonprofit Washtenaw Promise is collaborating on a new one-on-one reading program in Ypsi and has purchased a campground just north of Chelsea for teacher training, children's nature events, and more.
Physics gone viral: Ann Arbor teacher finds global audience with colorful physics videos
Those who don't know Jonathan Thomas-Palmer in his capacity at Community High recognize him from his popular YouTube channel, Flipping Physics, which has over 100,000 subscribers.
Child care shortage: Nationwide crisis hitting home across Southeast Michigan
“Right now, we’re in dire straits," says the executive director of Child Care Network in Ann Arbor. She isn't alone. As the nationwide child care crisis rolls on, here’s what Michigan child care providers are experiencing regionally in Port Huron, Detroit, and Ann Arbor.
New farmers market, intergenerational programming coming to Ypsi Township’s West Willow neighborhood
A new grant-funded pilot program will bring economic opportunity, fresh produce, and opportunities for intergenerational friendships to West Willow this summer and fall.
Fully rebuilt Ann Arbor school welcomes public back with open house
Washtenaw County’s school for students with severe and multiple disabilities welcomed community members to its first open house on May 19, following two years of construction and renovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From 3-D printing to podcast studio, Ypsi Township nonprofit offers STEM resources for youth
Whether it's creating a podcast about insects or building robots, middle and high school students can explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math at UniteSTEM.
