News - Ann Arbor Family

U-Pick Farms in Washtenaw County

Debbie Miszak - July 26, 2023

As summer continues and we inch toward (hopefully) beautiful fall weather, we’re all looking for fun ways to get outdoors! Whether spending time with...

Washtenaw Community College Connects Military Veterans at Vet Fest

Mary Rose Kulczak - July 18, 2023

The second annual Vet Fest will be held on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College. The event,...

Food Gatherers Returns to “Eat and Play” Model for the Summer Food Service Program

Mary Genson - July 3, 2023

Food Gatherers has officially begun the 2023 Summer Food Service Program. This summer program is designed to help Washtenaw County students and families who...

Get to Know Local Mother and Owner of The Little Seedling: Molly Ging

Mary Rose Kulczak - June 9, 2023

Necessity is the mother of invention and there is nothing more necessary to new moms than diapers. When Molly Ging began searching for a cloth...

Tween and Teen Book Clubs in the Ann Arbor Area

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - June 7, 2023

Looking for ways to encourage your teen or tween to keep reading over the summer? Book clubs can be a great way to provide...

The Water Lantern Festival Encourages Community Connection

Allison Rafferty - June 2, 2023

The Water Lantern Festival is making its return for the fifth year in a row. On Saturday, June 3, the fair style event will...

Start the Summer Off Strong in June With These Free Family Events

Ann Arbor Family Staff - May 31, 2023

Event happening all month Little Trees, Big Impact Throughout June, Matthaei Botanical Gardens Botanical Gardens will be holding a month long bonsai celebration. Each week is...

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

Chelsea Devona - May 30, 2023

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

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - May 11, 2023

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

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...

Ann Arbor Public Schools PTO Council Fundraises for Funding Equity

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - April 10, 2023

Equal PTO funding for all Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) has become the pressing goal of the Ann Arbor PTO Council, a local parent...

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

Lynly Williams - March 27, 2023

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...