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06/19/2026

After serving 35 years in prison, Leroy Harris is now creating jobs for formerly incarcerated residents while helping clean up Ypsilanti one neighborhood at a time.

From litter removal to life skills, read more about how SHINE is changing lives in Ypsi:

The often undersold story of inmates is their life after incarceration. The trials of finding job opportunities, steady housing or mundane consistencies that will keep you on track as you begin your journey into re-entering society. For former inmates, the opportunities for success are few and far b...

06/19/2026

🏆 What’s your favorite part of Washtenaw County? 🏆 It's time to nominate your favorites in our annual Best of Washtenaw Awards!

Is there a store you love? Or maybe a doctor who made you feel comfortable? We want to hear from you!

Submit your nominations here:

What’s your favorite part of Washtenaw County? Is there a store you love? Or maybe a doctor who made you feel comfortable? We want to hear from you! Is your local business looking for nominations and votes? Download our bundle of promotional material: CLICK HERE!

06/18/2026

Longtime educator & co-founder of Amplify Project, Dr. Rod Wallace, has released his new album, Regalia!

We spoke with him about vulnerability, education, fatherhood and how Ann Arbor + Ypsi continue to shape his creative work.

In the Washtenaw community, Dr. Rod Wallace is an unequivocal important figurehead for mentoring, inspiring, and teaching the community's youth. As the former Program Director for Eastern Michigan University TRiO Upward Bound, and co-founder of The Amplify Project, a non-profit that advocates for he...

06/18/2026

The glowing marquee of the Michigan Theater is getting a long-discussed update!

The new changes are designed to improve safety, sustainability and communication while preserving the historic character residents know and love.

Read more here:

For generations, the glowing marquee of the Michigan Theater has been one of downtown Ann Arbor’s most recognizable sights. But soon, that iconic feature may receive a long-discussed update designed to improve safety, sustainability and communication while preserving the historic character residen...

06/17/2026

🎉 Foodie Weekend for Father's Day! 🎉

Hit the Saline Food Truck Festival or swing by Zingerman's garage sale on June 20th!

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Annual Lobsterfest prepares for another year Lobsterfest 2026 will take place June 17-21 from 4-10pm. for this five day event, Ashley's ships in tons of Live Maine Lobsters for an "All-You-Can-Eat" experience. This is the 44th edition of the annual event. They also offer New England-style lobster ro...

06/17/2026

The Washtenaw County Continuum of Care (CoC) has announced the county’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project.

The $4.2 million program is helping end youth homelessness and create services and housing for youth and young adults under the age of 25.

This March, the Washtenaw County Continuum of Care (CoC) released a press statement announcing the county's Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project, a $4.2 million program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, helping end youth homelessness. According to the press release,...

06/16/2026

The Gutman Gallery's new free exhibition, "Jump!!!", is open through June 27, celebrating the creative leaps artists take with 21 mixed media pieces.

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Spring is rapidly turning to summer, which is why the new Jump! show at the Gutman Gallery is so well timed. The mixed media exhibition had its opening reception during the warm part of Friday evening where the cloudless baby blue sky was just starting to turn golden as the sun really, really took i...

06/16/2026

🏡 Ann Arbor renters could soon save money while making their homes more energy efficient.🏡

The The City Of Ann Arbor - Government and DTE Energy have launched the new Insulate Ann Arbor pilot program, offering rebates for air sealing upgrades in rental properties.

Read more: https://www.ecurrent.com/green-corner/fifty-five-percent-of-ann-arbor-just-got-the-chance-to-save-money-be-more-comfortable-and-reduce-their-carbon-footprint-heres-how/
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Fifty-five percent of Ann Arbor’s housing is made up of rental apartments. And now the City and DTE Energy have teamed up to create a program to allow A2 renters to save money, help get to the goal of a carbon free energy system, and improve their comfort levels at once with its new Insulate

06/14/2026

🦞 Ashley's Ann Arbor's 44th annual Lobsterfest is BACK June 17-21 for five days of all-you-can-eat Maine lobster! 🦞

Read more of this month's food notes:

Annual Lobsterfest prepares for another year Lobsterfest 2026 will take place June 17-21 from 4-10pm. for this five day event, Ashley's ships in tons of Live Maine Lobsters for an "All-You-Can-Eat" experience. This is the 44th edition of the annual event. They also offer New England-style lobster ro...

06/13/2026

Movement Music Festival 2026

Check out our full gallery of pics by Tina G. Photography here: https://www.ecurrent.com/music/movement-electronic-music-festival-2026/