The Michigan Enhancement Grant will support the programs over two years, allowing United Way of Washtenaw County to provide free financial help and services to Washtenaw County families in need.

Local parents and elected officials will hold a discussion about the state of childcare in Washtenaw County on Oct. 29.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked our readers to tell us which local women inspire them and why. The list was the brainchild of Sarah Parlette (my A4 co-writer extraordinaire), who said:“Women’s History Month is about celebrating awesome women and Ann Arbor has so many. From owning and managing their own small businesses to organizing social justice protests and COVID relief efforts, these women are one of the reasons why Ann Arbor is great. Know someone who loves Ann Arbor? All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor has some really inspiring women. She is very involved in her local community with many local charities. Marsha was my supervisor as a referee at Ann Arbor Rec Ed. AdMarsha Mumm has inspired students, players, youth, and families of all kinds through her leadership within Ann Arbor Rec Ed for 40 years, her 32 years of teaching at Greenhills School in Ann Arbor, and her countless associations with recreational/athletic/wellbeing initiatives in the A2 area. She is awesome, a true community collaborative leader.” - Susan S.AdWant to see another list of amazing Ann Arbor women?

Mental health professionals in Michigan are coming together to provide support and resources to frontline workers amid the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.