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People walking along the Dequindre Cut in Detroit.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Mental health is a driving factor in a year of surging attendance at Southeast Michigan parks

Patrick DunnFriday, March 12, 2021

Willow Run Acres founder T.C. Collins.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

From you-pick to Underground Railroad gardens, Ypsi-area community growers have big plans for 2021

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 10, 2021

As Blumira has increased its workforce and plans to double its headcount in 2021, leaders have made connectedness a priority with virtual events to promote camaraderie and help new team members get to know one another.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Boosted by pivot to remote work, Ann Arbor cybersecurity company doubles staff during pandemic

Emily BendaWednesday, March 10, 2021

The Petting Farm at Domino's Farms.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

9 Washtenaw County winter activities to enjoy before spring arrives

Jenn McKeeWednesday, March 3, 2021

L to R Educate Youth students Morgan Hargrove, Breanna Mayers, Lehana Mayers, and Reese Weatherspoon with copies of the "Spiritual Warriors" poetry book.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ypsi-based nonprofit releases collection of young people's poetry, "Spiritual Warriors"

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 3, 2021

The B2B Trail between Dexter and Hudson Mills Metropark.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

"Everyone seems to agree on this": Southeast Michigan comes together to plan connected trails system

Patrick DunnThursday, February 25, 2021

HighScope research scientist Laura Scharphorn.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ypsi-based HighScope uses $3 million federal grant to support students and teachers during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 24, 2021

New Foundry CEO Rich Chang.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

How can Washtenaw County build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech sector?

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 24, 2021

Bløm Meadworks owners Lauren Bloom and Matt Ritchey by their outdoor huts.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Ann Arbor and Ypsi restaurants plan to keep outdoor winter dining options for the long term

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 17, 2021

Friends of the Rutherford Pool Chair Jessica Faul in the equipment room at the Rutherford Pool bath house.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi's Rutherford Pool tentatively set to reopen for 2021 season with newly remodeled bath house

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 17, 2021

Maribeth Leonard in the crisis residential services unit at LifeWays Community Mental Health's new mental health crisis service center, funded by Jackson County's mental health millage.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Mental health millages meet crucial needs in four Michigan counties

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 16, 2021

Julie Palmer.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

WCC program helps Ypsi-area women, minority, and veteran entrepreneurs creatively weather COVID-19

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 10, 2021

The cover image for the Washtenaw County COVID-19 Business Impact Report.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Report finds optimistic outlook among Washtenaw County entrepreneurs, despite COVID-19 challenges

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 10, 2021

Michigan Angel Fund manager Skip Simms.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Despite pandemic, Michigan Angel Fund made record-breaking investments in 2020

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 3, 2021

A footpath on Huron Street by the eastbound I-94 exit.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTransportation

Long-awaited pedestrian pathway over I-94 in Ypsilanti to begin construction in 2022

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 3, 2021

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