Economic Development

Longform Roger Smith working on the gardens at Cross Street Village.
Feature Story Phone with social media apps
Innovation News CourtMerch founders Amy Gillett and Carolynn Hayman wear shirts from their international collection.
Innovation News KeyBank and Avalon Housing staff pose with a check for KeyBank's $300,000 grant to Avalon.

KeyBank awards Avalon Housing $300,000 for supportive services


Longform "Engaging With Democracy Through Writing" project contributors Angelica Esquivel and Melissa Brooks-Yip.
Longform Ypsilanti's Prospect Park.
Feature Story Voices of Youth Freedom School organizers, guest speakers, and students. Aaron Foley, the author of this story, is pictured at far left.
Feature Story A performance of "Fight Night."
Feature Story Students and mentors from the 2024 Voices of Youth Freedom School program.

Voices of Youth: How do Ypsi kids perceive their community?


Innovation News Flyers for the Divot Dash 5K and Food Truck Warz.

5K and food truck rally coming to Ypsi Township golf course


Innovation News Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor leads a bike parade at the 2023 Green Fair.
Longform The first day of school at the new YCMS location.

Ypsi middle school relocates, expanding facilities and programming


Innovation News Father and son Bambo Oluwadare (right) and Akin Oluwadare (left), and their nonprofit Odindi Youth Action Village, have spearheaded the renovation of West Willow Park alongside the New West Willow Neighborhood Association.

West Willlow Park renovation breaks ground in Ypsi Township


Innovation News A child plays at We Rock the Spectrum-Ann Arbor.
Longform Depot Town Cats and Dogs owner Holli Andrews with Levi.