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Washtenaw County Library Storytime Round Up

Mary Rose Kulczak - August 2, 2023

Looking for a fun way to entertain the kiddos during summer break? Visit your local libraries! Regular storytime hours are offered weekly, with plenty of...

Chelsea TreeHouse: Continued Family Fun Under New Ownership

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - June 7, 2023

For 17 years, The Chelsea TreeHouse has been a staple for Ann Arbor families. At 9,000 square feet, the indoor play zone and cafe...

St. Andrew Catholic School Prepares to open in Saline

Mary Rose Kulczak - May 10, 2023

Families ready to enroll their child in school this year will have a new option in Washtenaw County. St. Andrew Catholic School in Saline...

Saline Areas Schools Makes Greater Commitment to STEAM Education

Donna Iadipaolo - April 25, 2023

Last month, Saline Area School District purchased just over seven acres for a new operations center at Saline Industrial Park at the cost of...

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

Mary Rose Kulczak - March 22, 2023

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

Starting January 1, all public A2 Restrooms Must Provide Free Feminine Products

Mishal Charania - December 22, 2021

By Mishal Charania On Nov. 15, 2021, Ann Arbor’s city council approved adding chapter 74 to title VI of the city code, making it...

“Launch,” New Trampoline Park NOW OPEN in Ann Arbor

Digital Media - December 21, 2021

By Amelia Roberts Ann Arbor's newest trampoline park, Launch, is NOW OPEN! Launch is an interactive, recreational trampoline park with many more exciting attractions included. Aside...

The Unseen World of Microorganisms

Taylor Viers - December 3, 2021

By Taylor Viers Through the artistry of Jim Cogswell, a professor at U-M’s Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, microorganisms will be on...

Ann Arbor’s Gym America Director Creates A Gymnastics-Themed Board Game

Autumn Vasquez - November 30, 2021

Claudia Kretschmer, the director of the Ann Arbor Olympic-style gymnastics school Gym America, and Gym America alum athlete Leah Clapper, have joined forces to...

What age is best for your tween or teen to have a cell phone?

Cheryl Maguire - November 16, 2021

“EVERYONE has a cell phone but ME,” whined my twelve-year-old daughter. “Your twin brother doesn’t have one either,” I responded. A variation of this same conversation...

Big Blue dives into Ann Arbor

Jeff McGinnis - November 4, 2021

A native of Holland, MI, Chris DeJong started swimming competitively at the age of 8. His love of the water continued through college, where...

Finding a Covid-19 Vaccine Location for Children (Ages 5-11) in Washtenaw County

Ann Arbor Family Staff - November 4, 2021

With the CDC’s recent approval of the Covid-19 vaccination in kids ages 5-11, those interested in vaccinating their kids can schedule a Covid-19 vaccine...