TRUE Community Credit Union Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
JACKSON, MI, JUNE 3, 2025 – TRUE Community Credit Union is proud to invest in the legacy-defining moments of local students to further their education and is excited to announce the 2025 scholarship recipients. "We are so proud to be able to support our mission by awarding eight scholarships to students as they begin to step into their next legacy-defining moment,” said Sarah Ermatinger, Chief Community Impact Officer. “These students captured the essence of financial well-being and what it means to be
Wins ClearlyRated's 2025 Best Of HR Services Award For Service Excellence
ANN ARBOR, MI – May 15, 2025 – BCN Services, Inc., a leading HR services firm, announced that for the third consecutive year, they have won the Best of HR Services Award for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated's Best of HR Services® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. • BCN Services, Inc. received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 80% of their clients, significantly higher than the
DTE Energy offers Washtenaw County residents opportunity to earn trees and balance carbon emissions
DTE Energy offers Washtenaw County residents opportunity to earn trees and balance carbon emissions What: During the month of June, DTE will plant 10 trees in Northview Park in Saline if 80 Washtenaw County residents enroll in Natural Gas Balance. This program offers customers an opportunity to balance up to 100% of their natural gas emissions, which ultimately contributes to their carbon footprint and climate change. When: Throughout the month of June Why: DTE Gas plans to achieve net zero greenhouse
Thousands of global skilled trades union members set to train at WCC this summer
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (June 9, 2025) – Ann Arbor will become a national hub of skilled trades excellence this summer as approximately 6,000 union members from across the U.S. and abroad converge to enhance their expertise. Nearly 5,000 will train at Washtenaw Community College (WCC). This influx of trades professionals brings not only advanced training to the region but a $23 million boost to the local economy. Plasterers and cement masons; roofers; ironworkers; electrical workers; and plumbers and
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TheRide Announces 2025 Independence 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 Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Regular Service will resume on Saturday, July 5. The Blake Transit Center, Ypsilanti Transit Center, and TheRide’s Main Office will be closed on Friday, July 4. The Blake Transit Center and Ypsilanti Transit Center will re-open on Saturday, July 5 and TheRide’s Main Office will re-open
New art exhibit celebrates strength, grit of the working class
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (June 10, 2025) – A new art exhibit honoring the resilience, determination and contributions of the working class is featured in The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College (WCC). The new exhibit, “Strength and Grit: Celebrating the Working Class,” is on display through September 10 and explores the everyday struggles and triumphs of individuals who form the backbone of society. The Gallery, with free admission, is located in the Morris Lawrence Building on the WCC campus, 4800
Express more, create more, and make more this summer in year two of the Summer of HeART.
Express more, create more, and make more this summer in year two of the Summer of HeART. Children, tweens, teens, and families will experience eight weeks of connection, dialogue, and empathy through arts, music, dance and media arts workshops from the Youth Arts Alliance (YAA). This year, YAA is hosting programming at both YDL-Superior and YDL-Michigan. “We're thrilled for another year at Superior and the expansion of Summer of HeART offerings to the re-opened Michigan Avenue branch," said Heather Martin,
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Michael Rolka and Chris Sheridan Graduate from Emerging Leaders Academy
Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors is proud to announce that Michael Rolka, CPA, CGFM, and Christopher Sheridan, CPA, CVA, have graduated from the Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA). The ELA is a nationally recognized two-year program by Upstream Academy designed for accounting firm professionals who are already making an impact in their firms and communities and are ready to take that impact to the next level. Participants engage in workshops, personal assessments, mentoring, and collaborative projects, all focused
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Free Ride Weekends This Summer - Just Show Your Library Card!
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), Ann Arbor District Library (AADL), and Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) are partnering again this summer to provide Free Ride Weekends. This is in coordination with the AADL Summer Game and the YDL Summer Challenge. Every Saturday and Sunday from June 14 to August 24, library cardholders can ride any of TheRide local fixed-route buses for free. All you need to do is show the driver your valid Ann Arbor District Library card or valid
Top Junior Golfers Return to Ann Arbor for 2025 AJGA Preview
Ann Arbor, MI – [June 2, 2025] – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is bringing some of the nation’s top young golfers back to Ann Arbor this summer for the AJGA Preview at Ann Arbor, held June 16 - 19, 2025, at Leslie Park Golf Course. The tournament is part of AJGA’s national Preview Series, designed to give first-time competitors experience at the national level. After a successful debut in 2023, this marks the third consecutive year Ann Arbor will host this prestigious junior golf event. The
Youth spots, scholarships still open for Summer STEM Camps at WCC
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (May 30, 2025) – There is still time to register for a number of Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) STEM youth camps this summer, and scholarships are available for families living in Ypsilanti zip codes. Week-long camps begin July 7 and continue through August. All camps are hosted on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. Each camp focuses on a different STEM topic like coding, space, health care and engineering. Camps are geared toward specific age groups from
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Annual Union Training Programs Generate $23 Million in Economic Impact for Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor, MI – (May 27, 2025) Destination Ann Arbor is proud to announce that three major national union training programs hosted annually in Washtenaw County have collectively generated a total economic impact of $23 million in 2024, significantly benefiting the local economy. A newly released study, conducted by independent research firm Future Partners, highlights the substantial economic impact of the: · United Association Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the
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Michigan Public Wins Regional Murrow Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Michigan Public has been recognized with two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards in the Large Market Radio category. Edward R. Murrow Awards The station won Edward R. Murrow Regional Awards in the News Documentary and Podcast categories. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) to honor outstanding achievements in electronic journalism. The winning News Documentary entry was “The Bird Connection: Change and decline in our world”
From Startups to Sustainability: SPARK Annual Meeting Explores Innovation and Climate Resilience
May 21, 2025, Ypsilanti, MI – Nearly 400 business, academic, and community leaders gathered at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center for Ann Arbor SPARK’s sold-out Annual Meeting, a celebration of the organization’s 2024 accomplishments and the people and programs driving innovation across the region. Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President for Research – Innovation Partnerships and Economic Impact at the University of Michigan and Chair of the SPARK Board of Directors, highlighted SPARK’s
DTE Energy launched new features to its Power Improvements Map,
DTE Energy has launched new features to its Power Improvements Map, which allows customers to compare year-over-year reliability performance by entering their local zip code. Due to the impact of enhanced work and increased investment in the electric grid, coupled with less extreme weather, DTE customers experienced a nearly 70% improvement in time spent without power between 2023 and 2024. Now customers can search the Power Improvements Map via a local zip code and see how much reliability improved
Michigan Public receives AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Michigan Public has been honored by the AAJA (Asian American Journalists Association) with multiple Journalism Excellence Awards. Zena Issa, Michigan Public’s Criminal Justice reporter won the AAJA 2025 Student Excellence in Audio Storytelling Award for her Stateside podcast segment “What the Vote?: Gen Z and the Uncommitted Movement.” The piece was produced while Zena Issa was an intern at the station. Ronia Cabansag, producer for Stateside and The Dish, received two Honorable Mention
Memorial Day weekend Murph Challenge returns to WCC
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (May 21, 2025) – The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Murph Challenge at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Memorial Day weekend. The college’s Wadhams Veterans Center, along with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, is hosting the legendary fitness challenge at The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College on Saturday, May 24. The event runs from 9 a.m.-12 Noon. Participants may start at any time during this window. The Murph Challenge is
Self-Care Social
Here is the link to register: https://selfcaresocialannarbor.eventbrite.com The address is 1785 W. Stadium Boulevard Suite #203 Ann Arbor, MI. We are located upstairs in The Dakota Building. The event will run from 9am-12pm and you can swing by any time in this window to join us. This is an interactive event where each room will showcase a self-care activity to help you care for your mental health. We have several activities and resources for attendees including spaces hosted by our community
Michigan Public Wins SPJ Excellence in Journalism Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Michigan Public has been recognized with nine SPJ Excellence in Journalism Awards from the Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Michigan Public reporters were recognized with seven First Place awards, one Second Place award and one Fourth Place award. The Excellence in Journalism awards were judged by a jury of veteran journalists from an outstate chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Nearly 300 awardees were announced Wednesday night by SPJ Detroit at
140 middle school students to compete in coding hackathon event at WCC Friday
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (May 14, 2025) – An initiative designed to generate excitement around careers in the semiconductor space will come full circle Friday as more than 140 middle school students visit the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus for a coding hackathon. Last summer, 15 area middle school teachers spent a week at WCC immersed in semiconductor education as part of the state’s commitment to making Michigan a leader in the semiconductor industry. Teachers were introduced to the Semi
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