Community Development

Longform EMU organic chemistry professor Dr. Cory Email in EMU's fermentation lab. Kids and Education

EMU fermentation science program prepares students for careers in brewing, food science, and more

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News U-M assistant professor Jovan Kamcev places a filter membrane between two electrodes, which measure how well the membrane conducts electricity. This helps his team predict how well it can purify water. Technology and Innovation

U-M researchers develop cheaper, easier method to make seawater safe to drink

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News A flyer for the "Stepping Stones to Food Entrepreneurship" series. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi nonprofit to host free series on food entrepreneurship

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 12, 2025
Innovation News Attendees at the inaugural National Farm Stop Conference, held last year in Ann Arbor. Entrepreneurship

National farm stop conference returns to Ann Arbor for second year

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 12, 2025
Innovation News Feed the Need's sensory trailer. Healthy Communities

Ypsi organization creates calming mobile environment for people with special needs

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 5, 2025
Longform Luther Blackburn with Katelyn Zak in front of her home that had its lead service lines replaced by YCUA. Healthy Communities

Initiative aims to identify lead plumbing in Ypsi-area homes

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 29, 2025
Innovation News FutureRoot co-founders Jessica A.S. Letaw and Yodit Mesfin Johnson. Equity

Organization launches educational series on racial injustice in land use planning

Clifton Kirkman IIWednesday, January 29, 2025
Longform Odindi Youth Action Village co-founders Akin and Bambo Oluwadare. Kids and Education

Nonprofit seeks to empower young people in Ypsi Township's West Willow neighborhood

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 22, 2025
Longform Doodles Academy past participant Swara Goyal holding a mug with her artwork that she was awarded. Kids and Education

Ann Arbor nonprofit champions youth arts education, plans lantern walk at Leslie Science Center

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, January 22, 2025
Longform Ypsilanti City Manager Andrew Hellenga at the Peninsular Dam. Sustainability

Ypsi secures funds to remove aging Peninsular Dam in 2026

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 15, 2025
Innovation News A book vending machine at Ypsilanti Community High School. Kids and Education

New vending machines at Ypsi schools offer free books for students

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 15, 2025
Longform The Deep End Cafe owner Candace Cavazos. Economic Development

Program encouraging EMU community to support Ypsi businesses marks successful third year

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 8, 2025
Development News A conceptual rendering of Chelsea's future Main Street Park. Healthy Communities

Chelsea Main Street Park project moves forward with $1 million state grant

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 8, 2025
Innovation News Bourbons featured at the Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest. Arts and Culture

Bourbon festival set to return to Ypsi

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 8, 2025
Longform YCMS Principal Charles Davis. Community Development

What gives you hope for Washtenaw County in 2025?

Concentrate staffWednesday, December 18, 2024
Longform Todd Crowley, Kieren Berres, and Maddy Tong of FedUp Ministries serving food at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse daytime warming center. Community Development

What would it take to establish an Ypsi homeless shelter?

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 18, 2024
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