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By Jim Clark Groundcover vendor No. 139 Do you remember Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street — the muppet that lived in a trash can outside the apartment from Maria and David? I was once told that Oscar represented the homeless population in the Sesame Street universe. The message I got from that was even … Continue reading Where Oscar sleeps

DAVID WINEY Groundcover contributor (chanting)  It's morning. Still alive somewhere near the Ann Arbor Farmers Market the din of vendors and early morning shoppers’ conversations pulls me from a groggy-headed sleep. They have already had their morning coffee, maybe breakfast, probably crawled from a warm bed.  Only a slight hangover. Need a drink, that will … Continue reading My redemptive journey and visionary that guided me

  In one sentence, who are you? A starving artist seeking to legalize compassion. Where do you usually sell Groundcover News?  The Ann Arbor District Library when it is open. Otherwise I sell in the Main St. area. What is your favorite thing to do in Ann Arbor?  I enjoy hanging our with the few … Continue reading Meet Your Vendor: James Manning, #16

by Anna Gersh Groundcover board member In March 2021, one of our board members had the very special opportunity to meet Ms. Marla Baldwin — an afterschool program coordinator at True North Services in Muskegon, Michigan. Ms. Baldwin teaches children, Kindergarten through third grade. She was very interested in the work being done at Groundcover … Continue reading Groundcover online reading project with Joe Woods

By Zoey Horowitz Groundcover contributor I made a good friend. He is a prophet. His name is rather beautiful. I won’t share it though, because I asked him once. I asked him if I could help him to set up a sermon, find a place to preach — maybe West Park with the outside benches … Continue reading The urban landscape of a pandemic; the privileged and the ignored

By Jaz Brennan In a year disrupted by a global pandemic, race and civil rights issues returning to the surface and violence advancing throughout many parts of the world, there is no doubt that we could all use some moments of reflection and connection with ourselves and our histories.  Juneteenth is a celebration that offers … Continue reading Juneteenth — a celebration of freedom

By Jaz Brennan and Larzell Washington, Groundcover vendor No. 128 Whipped cream: smooth, sugary, a favorite topping on many varieties of dessert. However, a new version of an old trend is overshadowing this tasty treat. The very thing that makes whipped cream so fluffy is being used to get people a rush greater than just … Continue reading Behind the whipped cream

By Ria Daugherty Jay operates A2 Cycle of Success out of Journey of Faith Church. He is pictured here with a donated bike he repaired to be given to an individual in need. The COVID-19 pandemic has been detrimental to our health. With many restaurants and hospitality services being hit hard, COVID-19 has left many … Continue reading Agency Spotlight: A2 Cycle of Success

By Jaz Brennan, Groundcover intern Image credit: Rayne Zaayman-Gallant, EMBL Heidelberg On March 24th, United States Representative for Michigan, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, went live on Facebook to talk about how women have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Congresswoman Dingell held a discussion with labor leaders Cindy Estrada of the UAW International Union and … Continue reading The pandemic’s hidden toll on women and their work lives

By Will Shakespeare, Groundcover vendor No. 258 “Our purpose is to bring new ideas, new analyses, and new approaches to persistent problems — both national and international — to the attention of all those who care about, and help determine the quality and direction of our life…We hope that “The Limit to Growth” will command … Continue reading Climate change, environmental concerns and net-zero carbon emissions: Think globally, act locally