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From oral history to fishing, kids share highlights of Parkridge Summer Learning Experience in Ypsi On Friday, Aug. 8, almost 60 campers ages 6-13 presented the lessons they'd learned during a five-week science, technology, engineering, and math immersion summer camp at Parkridge Community Center…

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Green tech firms in Washtenaw County clean up PFAS, restore soil, and turn waste to fuel Washtenaw County startup companies are innovating in "green technology" with efforts that range from cleaning up PFAS contamination to converting waste into environmentally friendly fuels.

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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.

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Ann Arbor folk duo Annie and Rod Capps celebrate nostalgia and fun on 10th album release Ann Arbor-based folk duo Annie and Rod Capps are preparing to celebrate their upcoming album, tentatively titled "Enjoy The Ride", with a double album release performance at The Ark on Aug. 21…

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Fun Fest celebrates 5 years of music, arts, and more in Ypsi's Frog Island Park Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park will come alive with music, food, and community spirit as Fun Fest returns for its fifth year on Aug. 9, from noon to 9 p.m.

Fun Fest set to return to Ypsi's Frog Island Park this weekend:

Miss Kim owner opens new Ann Arbor restaurant focused on vegetarian Asian food and affordable prices Featuring fresh and flexible vegetarian-focused fare in a welcoming, casual setting, the new restaurant is a fun and easy way to experience the talents of a five-time James Beard Award-nominated chef.

Check out the latest venture from Miss Kim owner Ji Hye Kim:

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.

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Ann Arbor tech festival a2tech360 returns for 10th year The annual, family-friendly celebration of local tech innovation and the talent driving it takes place Sept. 24-Oct. 3.

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Ypsi school research plays a role in case against cutting or eliminating Head Start program When President Trump's administration announced possible cuts to federal education spending this year, research from Ypsilanti was cited to push back against eliminating the Head Start early…

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Fun Fest celebrates 5 years of music, arts, and more in Ypsi's Frog Island Park Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park will come alive with music, food, and community spirit as Fun Fest returns for its fifth year on Aug. 9, from noon to 9 p.m.

Fun Fest celebrates 5 years of music, arts, and more in Ypsi's Frog Island Park:

Miss Kim owner opens new Ann Arbor restaurant focused on vegetarian Asian food and affordable prices Featuring fresh and flexible vegetarian-focused fare in a welcoming, casual setting, the new restaurant is a fun and easy way to experience the talents of a five-time James Beard Award-nominated chef.

Miss Kim owner opens new Ann Arbor restaurant focused on vegetarian Asian food and affordable prices:

Ypsi clinic provides free health care and supportive environment for low-income residents In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Shruti Attili digs into the work of Ypsilanti's Hope Clinic.

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Ann Arbor pickleball facility wins statewide energy efficiency award The award honors Wolverine Pickleball CEO and co-founder Christie Howden for making environmentally conscious choices during the building of her 39,000-square-foot pickleball facility.

An Ann Arbor business owner has received a major accolade for energy efficiency in her newly built pickleball facility:

Listen to our latest WEMU radio segment, focusing on 826michigan's move from Ann Arbor to Ypsi! www.wemu.org/show/on-the-...

Washtenaw Dental Fund marks 10 years of serving low-income patients at Ypsi clinic Dental care was identified as a priority in multiple Washtenaw County Health Department community health assessments, which directly led to the establishment of the clinic in 2015.

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Ann Arbor pickleball facility wins statewide energy efficiency award The award honors Wolverine Pickleball CEO and co-founder Christie Howden for making environmentally conscious choices during the building of her 39,000-square-foot pickleball facility.

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Event challenges Ypsi residents to use no plastic for 5 days Ypsilanti residents and businesses are invited to participate in the five-day Ypsi Plastic-Free July Challenge, sponsored by Ann Arbor nonprofit ZeroWaste.Org, July 28-Aug. 1.

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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…

Struggling with tariffs as a Washtenaw County business owner? Help is available:

What happens to AAPS' recyclables? Students take action to counter an old rumor Ann Arbor Public Schools students have likely heard that the district doesn't recycle. While this may hold true to a certain extent, there might be more behind the issue than they realize. Student…

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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…

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U-M library digitizes a century of Michigan postcards, from 1840s on Featuring locations across the state and dating from the 1840s to the mid-20th century, the 66,470 postcards document personal family moments, local news events, towns that no longer exist, and…

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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…

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Ann Arbor comedians create showcase for underrepresented voices in comedy Turtle Cat Comedy, a monthly showcase founded this year by local comedians Finn St. John and Kassandra Frost, brings a diverse lineup of talent to Ann Arbor's hear.say brewing and theater on the…

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WCC offers high school students opportunity to try future careers firsthand through CTE programs Washtenaw County students can pursue career prospects in career and technical education programs available through Washtenaw Community College.

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New documentary examines Ann Arbor's history of disability rights advocacy Director Zach Damon, a disability rights advocate and person with cerebral palsy, says his film is for "anyone who wants hope."

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Ypsi library offers social services, Summer Challenge, youth performance opportunity this summer From the eighth annual Summer Challenge to free meals, mutual aid programs, and teen-led music showcases, the Ypsilanti District Library offers a full slate of free programming.

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Nonprofit 826michigan moves to Ypsi with plans to create 25,000 new writers by 2030 After two decades of nurturing young writers from a whimsical robot shop in Ann Arbor, the nonprofit 826michigan is relocating its headquarters to Ypsilanti in a move aimed at deepening impact and…

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Huron High students get real-world kitchen experience through Culinary and Hospitality program In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Audra Ambrozaitis looks into how students are getting culinary career experience through Huron High School's Culinary and Hospitality…

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Culinary art gallery, kids' art collecting club among new attractions at 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair The Ann Arbor Art Fair, returning July 17-19, will span 30 downtown blocks with nearly 1,000 artists and new interactive experiences for all ages.

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Tommy Prine, son of folk legend John Prine, to perform in Ann Arbor We chatted with Prine about his new EP, the big and small ways his life changed since his first album was released in 2023, and how his understanding of his late father has deepened as his own…

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