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.
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Ypsi and Superior Township recreation center moves forward with architect selection
The Eastern Washtenaw Community Recreation Center in Ypsilanti and Superior townships is one step closer to reality.
Ypsi activists advocate for women’s prison to address mold and related health concerns
Ypsilanti-based advocacy group Survivors Speak and its founder, Trische' Duckworth, are turning up the heat on legislators, asking them to address life-threatening mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Pittsfield Township.
Ann Arbor Bluebelt program seeks to permanently preserve drinking water supply
The Bluebelt program is designed to permanently protect properties that are vital for safeguarding Ann Arbor’s drinking water supply.
Neighbors for More Neighbors: Group’s vision of denser, more affordable Ann Arbor advances with draft city plan
Ann Arbor's draft comprehensive land use plan would result in a denser city with more housing and transit options.
Federal policy poses new threats to Washtenaw County residents experiencing homelessness
Forthcoming Medicaid cuts have direct implications on not just health, but housing, for many of Washtenaw County's poorest residents.
EMU’s Bright Futures after-school program faces federal funding rollercoaster and uncertain future
The program, which supports more than 5,000 students in 22 schools, has had its funding temporarily restored through summer 2026, following a national hold on nearly $7 billion in federal funding.
Ypsi school research plays a role in case against cutting or eliminating Head Start program
When President Donald Trump's administration announced possible cuts to federal education spending this year, research from Ypsilanti was cited to push back against the prospect of eliminating the Head Start early childhood education program for low-income families.
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.
AmeriCorps cuts would pose major threat to Washtenaw County nonprofits
From grandparents to low-income children, residents across Washtenaw County are being impacted by recent changes to federal AmeriCorps funding.
Ypsi and Superior Township recreation center moves forward with architect selection
The Eastern Washtenaw Community Recreation Center in Ypsilanti and Superior townships is one step closer to reality.
Ypsi activists advocate for women’s prison to address mold and related health concerns
Ypsilanti-based advocacy group Survivors Speak and its founder, Trische' Duckworth, are turning up the heat on legislators, asking them to address life-threatening mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Pittsfield Township.
Ann Arbor Bluebelt program seeks to permanently preserve drinking water supply
The Bluebelt program is designed to permanently protect properties that are vital for safeguarding Ann Arbor’s drinking water supply.
Neighbors for More Neighbors: Group’s vision of denser, more affordable Ann Arbor advances with draft city plan
Ann Arbor's draft comprehensive land use plan would result in a denser city with more housing and transit options.
Federal policy poses new threats to Washtenaw County residents experiencing homelessness
Forthcoming Medicaid cuts have direct implications on not just health, but housing, for many of Washtenaw County's poorest residents.
EMU’s Bright Futures after-school program faces federal funding rollercoaster and uncertain future
The program, which supports more than 5,000 students in 22 schools, has had its funding temporarily restored through summer 2026, following a national hold on nearly $7 billion in federal funding.
Ypsi school research plays a role in case against cutting or eliminating Head Start program
When President Donald Trump's administration announced possible cuts to federal education spending this year, research from Ypsilanti was cited to push back against the prospect of eliminating the Head Start early childhood education program for low-income families.
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.
AmeriCorps cuts would pose major threat to Washtenaw County nonprofits
From grandparents to low-income children, residents across Washtenaw County are being impacted by recent changes to federal AmeriCorps funding.
