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5 Local Successful Women in STEM/STEAM

According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), girls and women are often not encouraged in educational opportunities in science and math, which...

Atomic Object Offers Fellowships to Washtenaw County BIPOC Students

Who is the funder? For the second year, Atomic Object  is offering the $10,000 Baker and Cook Fellowship for selected graduating Washtenaw County BIPOC students...

When Every Minute Counts: Should You Get Certified in CPR?

This January, the NFL’s Buffalo Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin, suffered a heart attack on the field and was saved by quick-thinking CPR on-site while...

Coming to Terms With Conceiving Twins When I Never Wanted a Twofer Pregnancy

So many people who conceive twins are thrilled by the news. It’s a twofer, right? You only have to go through one pregnancy, but...

Ypsilanti Children’s Healing Center Will Offer a Safe Place for Kids with Weakened Immune Systems

Playtime is an important and natural part of development for children. But for many children with compromised immune systems, play time can be dangerous...

5 Events to Celebrate the Week of St. Patrick’s Day

It is the week of St. Patrick’s Day, meaning it is the time of year to pull out your green and spend a little...

Washtenaw County Independent Bookstore Roundup

Book lovers, rejoice!  Washtenaw County is home to multiple independent bookstores and book sellers, covering many genres and titles. Looking for new releases? We...

The STURDY Act Passes to Help Make Children Safer

The Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act—to minimize deaths from unsafe dressers—was passed by Congress and signed into law by...

Tips for Sending a Child with Food Allergies to Camp

Mention summer camp and kids get excited about activities, art, s’mores and friends. But for parents of kids with food allergies, the prospect of...

Local Au Pair is a Finalist for the Cultural Care’s 2023 Au Pair of the Year Contest

 Meet Maria. According to her employer, Kristen Gittins, Maria truly is one most giving and humble people you could hope to meet. She is...

13 Ways to Enjoy Self-Love on Valentine’s Day

Whether or not you have a partner on Valentine’s Day, learning to love and care for yourself is paramount to comfort another. To help, we...