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Local Man Shares His Experience With Inclusivity and Racism in Honor of Asian American Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, and in honor of that recognition we spoke with a local dad, Stephen R. Yen, on...

Ypsilanti Community Schools Events Celebrate Diversity

Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) are celebrating diversity through the arts. Through a partnership with Embracing Our Differences (EOD), YCS will soon be hosting an...

Local Summer Job Opportunities for Teenagers

As the excitement of summer approaches, so does the need to keep kids busy. For high schoolers, finding a summer job may be a...

A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Ann Arbor Moms

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and you may still be looking for the perfect gift. Luckily, Ann Arbor hosts many businesses who would love...

Free Fun Activities for Kids and Families in May

Spring is here and so is a fresh batch of free things to do in the Ann Arbor area. Many of these events occur...

The Ann Arbor Creativity and Making Expo Returns for Families to Explore

The Ann Arbor District Library’s Ann Arbor Creativity and Making Expo (AACME) event is back after a brief pandemic hiatus and there is something...

A Guide to Kids’ Birthday Parties in the Ann Arbor AreaΒ 

By: Dr. Alyssa Whitford and William J. Whitford Birthdays are an exciting time for kids! But planning a birthday party can be stressful for parents...

Corner Health Center Introduces New Fathers For Family Program

Ypsilanti’s Corner Health Center began β€œFathers for Family,” a new expansive department that helps provide resources and mentorship to new fathers-to-be. This service will...

Ann Arbor Christian Adds Local High School

Parents around the country are looking for alternatives to public schools in a post-COVID environment after struggles with lockdowns and resulting declines in academic...

Women Build A Better Community in Ypsilanti Township

A local Women Build chapter helps Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley with new home construction in Ypsilanti Township Power tools are empowering women to...

Eager For Easter Egg-citement? Hop This Way!

March 31 Milan Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Bring your flashlight and basket to the Milan Flashlight Egg Hunt at Wilson Park. Check-in begins at 8:30 p.m.,...