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BrightWorks Coworking 777 Building Unveils Partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN (May 1, 2025) – BrightWorks Coworking is pleased to announce its partnership with locally-founded Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, now bringing premium coffee service to its members at the 777 Building location. Members at BrightWorks' 777 building location can now enjoy daily brewed Sweetwaters coffee, with both regular and decaf options available. The service will feature rotating blends including Safari Sunrise, Red Moon, and French Chicory, providing members with diverse coffee
NORTHSTAR BANK AWARDS $82,500 IN FUNDS TO DAWN FARM THROUGH FHLBANK INDIANAPOLIS GRANT PROGRAM
WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich., May 1, 2025 — Northstar Bank, a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis), awarded Dawn Farm $82,500 in grant funds through the Community Multiplier – Member Match Program. The $82,500 grant will allow Dawn Farm to sustain and strengthen its Strong Roots family recovery housing program. This unique program fills a critical gap by helping families experiencing addiction stay together while receiving the support they need to achieve
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During National Travel & Tourism Week
New Report Highlights $226.7 Million Visitor Impact of U-M Football Study underscores the vital role travel and tourism play in Washtenaw County’s economy.ANN ARBOR, MI (May 5, 2025) – This week marks National Travel & Tourism Week, a nationwide celebration of the critical role travel plays in supporting local economies and strengthening communities. In recognition of this celebration, Destination Ann Arbor is releasing a new study that highlights the economic importance of visitor spending in Washtenaw
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TheRide Announces Memorial Day 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 Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular Service will resume on Tuesday, May 27. The Blake Transit Center, Ypsilanti Transit Center, and TheRide’s Main Office will be closed on Monday, May 26 and will re-open on Tuesday, May 27. Passengers may take advantage of FlexRide Holiday Service, which is a shared-ride service on
YPSILANTI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS FREE “POPS IN THEPARK!” CONCERT ON SATURDAY, MAY 24
YSO annual season finale outdoor concert includes patriotic and popular favorites for the whole family - at Riverside ParkMaestro Adam C. Riccinto and the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra (YSO) will celebrate the conclusion of their 26th season with their popular annual “Pops in the Park!” concert over Memorial Day weekend. The free concert will be held at Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park Pavilion at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, with a rain date of Sunday, May 25.Music lovers of all ages are invited to bring a chair
WCC Esports vying for a pair of national championships this week
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (May 6, 2025) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is vying for a pair of Esports national championships this week. In its first year of eligibility, the WCC Esports program qualified two teams – Counter Strike 2 and Overwatch 2 – for National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) postseason competition. Both have advanced to the finals of the 16-team, single-elimination tournaments. “The program has built up so fast and we have so much energy around the program right now,” said
Washtenaw Economic Club hosts ‘Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare’
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (May 5, 2025) – The Washtenaw Economic Club will host a distinguished data scientist this week to speak about “The Current and Future Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare.” Mohammad Ghassemi, Ph.D., will present at the Thursday luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building on the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive. Dr. Ghassemi is a scientist and entrepreneur with extensive experience leading AI initiatives. He holds a
WCC hosts Washtenaw County’s Economic Outlook through 2027
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (April 24, 2025) – The 40th annual “Washtenaw County Economic Outlook,” commissioned by Washtenaw Community College (WCC), was presented today at the President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon. WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca hosted nearly 200 business, industry, government and community leaders to thank them for their support of the college, which educates more than 21,000 students annually, fulfilling its role as a regional economic engine and hub for talent
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TheRide Accepts Public Feedback on Preliminary Designs for New Ypsilanti Transit Center Feedback accepted April 17 – May 23
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has launched a public engagement period to provide the community with an opportunity to learn more about and share feedback on preliminary designs for the new Ypsilanti Transit Center in downtown Ypsilanti. The Ypsilanti Transit Center Reconstruction project, which is a part of TheRide’s Long-Range Plan, focuses on constructing a new transit center in Ypsilanti to serve the growing greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. The proposed new
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RACE TO TALENT: Livingston Businesses can Unlock the Power of Registered Apprenticeships at New Event.
BRIGHTON, MI – Michigan Works! Southeast, in collaboration with the Michigan Works! Association, the State of Michigan, and local Chambers of Commerce, is excited to announce the first-ever Race to Talent event. Set to take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Oak Pointe Country Club, this event will demystify Registered Apprenticeships and showcase their impact across all industries. “Apprenticeship is the future of hiring and talent development,” says Amber Keyes, Business
Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery education at WCC
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (April 23, 2025) – Nearly $2 million in grants at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), along with new associate degree and certificate programs, will advance Michigan’s mobility sector through semiconductor and battery education and training. New grants totaling nearly $2 million from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will support an associate degree and several specialized certificates, creating pathways to in-demand careers and seamless transfers to institutions
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TheRide Announces Spring Service Adjustments Begin Sunday, May 4
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making minor routing adjustments to a few routes beginning Sunday, May 4, 2025. The service updates include revisions to routes 4 and 62. The service updates are: Route 4: WashtenawSpring/Summer schedule goes into effect due to school breaks Route 62:Spring/Summer schedule goes into effect due to school breaks TheRide’s route information is available in many formats. RideGuides that outline helpful riding information, along
Washtenaw Community College Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (April 14, 2025) – Separated by some 15 years at Washtenaw Community College, the paths of two alumni intersected today with Blue Origin’s launch into space. Aisha Bowe, one of the six all-female crew members who crossed the Kármán international space boundary line this morning on the New Shepard-31 mission, and Nathan Perry, a Blue Origin Launch Vehicle Test Engineer, proudly attribute the start of their extraordinary careers to their time at WCC. Bowe studied at WCC from
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TheRide Accepts Public Feedback on Service Standards Feedback accepted April 15 – May 23
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced a public engagement period to learn more about and provide feedback on TheRide’s Service Standards. TheRide is accepting public feedback April 15 – May 23. In line with Title VI guidelines overseen by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), TheRide and all other transit agencies create service standards and guidelines to help inform how various types of public transportation services are provided to riders. Transit
Michigan Public’s Sarah Cwiek Wins McCree Advancement of Justice Award
ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Michigan Public reporter Sarah Cwiek has been selected as a winner of the 2025 Wade H. McCree Advancement of Justice Awards, sponsored by the Michigan Press Association Foundation. Sarah was honored for her story: “A wrongful conviction, and a Detroit serial rapist who stayed free: Here's how it happened”. This is Sarah’s third McCree Award. Her previous awards were for these stories: “Tax foreclosure lawsuit asks how much can government take from property owners” (2021) and “They say
Registration Now Open for getDowntown Commuter Challenge
Workplaces and individuals can benefit from alternative commutes and win prizesANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program has announced that registration is now open for workplaces to join the 2025 Commuter Challenge. Each year, the Commuter Challenge runs from May 1st-31st, and encourages commuters in southeast Michigan to reach their workplaces by walking, biking, carpooling, vanpooling, teleworking, and taking the bus. “Last year, 65 workplaces and 451 commuters participated in the Commuter Challenge,”
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