New state grant helps WCC students save on textbooks

Washtenaw Community College students in the Bailey Library on campus. Photo credit: WCC   ANN ARBOR, Michigan (November 13, 2025) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been awarded a new state grant to expand a program that has already saved students more than $16 million in textbook costs since 2017.   The new $200,000 College Success Grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) will help grow WCC’s Open Educational Resources (OER) program. The

Students invited to explore STEM at WCC during February break

A student camper works on a project at a 2025 summer camp hosted by Washtenaw Community College. Photo credit: WCC   ANN ARBOR, Michigan (November 18, 2025) – Local students are invited to spend their February mid-winter break on the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus immersed in STEM learning.   Four Mini Mid-Winter Camps taught by WCC instructors will be offered for students ages 7-17. One- and two-day camps will be February 13-14.   Families living in the 48197 and 48198 Ypsilanti zip

Playeasy Announces Ann Arbor as Host City for the 2026 Innovators Summit

Playeasy officially announced that the 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit will be held June 15th-17th, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan at The Vanguard Ann Arbor. A longtime Playeasy partner and one of the platform’s earliest believers, the Ann Arbor Sports Commission will host the Summit for the event’s second year. This marks the first time the Commission will welcome its peers from across the sporting event and tourism industry for a national conference. “Ann Arbor has been a trusted, forward-thinking

WCC celebrates 60 years of opening doors with new exhibition

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (November 12, 2025) – A new art exhibition at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) celebrates the college’s 60 years of transforming lives through education and opportunity and 40 years of supporting student success through its Foundation.   “60 Years of Opening Doors: Washtenaw Community College’s 60th Anniversary Exhibition” is now open in The Gallery, located in the Morris Lawrence Building on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.   The exhibition will be on display through

AAACF Partners with Rx Kids to Bring Innovative Family Support Program to Ypsilanti

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Nov. 11, 2025 - PRLog -- The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is proud to be among the first philanthropic partners helping launch Rx Kids in Ypsilanti, an innovative program offering universal, unconditional cash support to pregnant individuals and new parents."We see this as a direct extension of our commitment to equitable childcare, to lifting families, and to creating long-term systems that support wellbeing across Washtenaw County," said Shannon Polk, President & CEO of

Christopher Sheridan and Danielle Lutz Earn Certified Fraud Examiner Credential

Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce that Christopher Sheridan, CPA, CVA, and Danielle Lutz, CPA, have earned the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. This certification recognizes professionals with advanced fraud prevention, detection, and investigation expertise.   CFEs combine knowledge of complex financial transactions with an understanding of investigation methods and legal frameworks to uncover and resolve fraud allegations. The credential requires rigorous testing across four core areas:

Washtenaw Economic Club spotlights Ann Arbor’s renewable energy vision

Photo credit: J.D. Scott ANN ARBOR, Michigan (November 4, 2025) – The Washtenaw Economic Club will explore Ann Arbor’s new approach to supplemental, community-owned, renewable energy when Shoshannah Lenski, executive director of the city’s new Sustainable Energy Utility, speaks at the Thursday, November 13, luncheon.   Lenski leads the city’s new opt-in, supplemental, 100% renewable energy municipal utility, which was approved by voters in November 2024 and officially created in April 2025.   The

UTEC Enhances Customer Experience by Investing in AI Automation

ANN ARBOR, MI – October 21, 2025 – UTEC, a leading managed technology services pro-vider (MTSP), announced today that the company invested in artificial intelligence (AI) auto-mation to improve and dramatically enhance the quality and speed of support they deliver to clients. As a technology leader, UTEC is focused on finding new ways to improve their ca-pacity to serve clients at a higher level and AI automation is a fantastic means to achieve that objective. While many business owners are familiar with

TheRide Announces 2025 Thanksgiving Transit Schedule

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Service will resume on Friday, November 28, with all routes operating on a Saturday schedule, with some revisions. TheRide's main office, the Blake Transit Center, and the Ypsilanti Transit Center will be closed on Thursday, November 27, but will re-open on Friday, November 28.   On

Join WCC in honoring America’s Veterans on November 11

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (November 3, 2025) – The public is invited to join Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in honoring the courage and sacrifice of America’s service members during its 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11.   The day begins with an 8 a.m. flag-raising at the main entrance to campus in front of the Student Center, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.   An indoor ceremony and reception will be from 9:45-11 a.m. on the second floor of the Student Center near the Wadhams Veterans

The Main Street Area Association’s Holiday Gift Guide highlights the best places to shop, dine, and celebrate the season in Downtown Ann Arbor

Eclipse Yoga Expands Retreat Experiences Beyond the Mat

Eclipse Yoga is taking wellness beyond traditional yoga with a new series of transformative retreats and events designed for real-life balance and relief. After years of offering restorative retreats in Michigan, Eclipse Yoga is heading international with the Sun & Fun Retreat in Costa Rica, February 14–21, 2026.  Escape to the serene landscapes of Costa Rica, where lush rainforests and tranquil beaches provide the perfect setting for deep relaxation and renewal.   The 7-night escape features daily

BrightWorks Coworking Expands to Downtown Ann Arbor with Third Location

Ann Arbor-based workspace provider opens new location at 255 E. Liberty St., bringing flexible workspace solutions to the heart of the city              ANN ARBOR, MI (October 23, 2025) — BrightWorks Coworking, a locally-owned coworking and meeting space business, announces the opening of its third Ann Arbor location this winter at 255 E. Liberty St. The new downtown space joins existing BrightWorks locations at Forest Cove Office Park on Miller Road and the 777 Building at State and

WCC recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected families

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names college as Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for eighth straight yearWashtenaw Community College campus, Ann Arbor, Michigan.     ANN ARBOR, Michigan (October 29, 2025) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the eighth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.    The program honors academic institutions committed to supporting veterans and military-connected students. WCC has again earned the