On the Ground

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 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
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 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
Innovation News Harriet Street in Ypsilanti will receive improvements thanks to a new grant. Transportation

Ypsi's Southside to get improved pedestrian infrastructure with new grant

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 18, 2024
Longform I-AAM founder and Clinical Director Leah Mills-Chapman. Healthy Communities

Free mental health care available to young Black men through new program in Ypsi Township

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 11, 2024
Longform You Are Expansive founder Kayla Skinner-Roy. at RAC. Healthy Communities

Social workers offer services in unexpected Ypsi-area sites, from library to art center

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 4, 2024
Innovation News EAVX employee Corbin Fleming-Dittenber demonstrates the versatility and customization of a Ford eTransit upfit with Masterack products and VX technology. Technology and Innovation

Ypsi Township company develops smart truck tech, plans Ann Arbor expansion

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 4, 2024
Longform Kate Mehuron, Emma Wuetrich, and Dennis O'Grady at EMU's Student Center. Equity

EMU LGBT Resource Center celebrates 30th anniversary with look back at center's historical impact

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 20, 2024
Innovation News EMU President James Smith and "Thankful For You" event planning committee member Connie Ruhl-Smith at last year's drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway. Community Development

EMU to offer drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway for third year

Rylee BarnsdaleThursday, November 14, 2024
Innovation News A vendor at last year's Holiday Art Fair at Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti. Arts and Culture

Holiday art fair to return to Ypsi's Riverside Arts Center

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 13, 2024
Longform Groundbreaking at the future Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center. Community Development

Community center coming to site of former Ypsi Township school

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 6, 2024
Longform SHINE team members Willie Percy, Louis Printup, Leroy Harris and Eric Martin cleaning on Ecorse Road. Community Development

Returning citizens find jobs, support, occupational therapy through Ypsi nonprofit

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 30, 2024
Innovation News A flyer for "The First Ever Regal Beagle Musical." Arts and Culture

"Regal Beagle Musical" celebrates spirit and staff of beloved Ypsi dive bar

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 23, 2024
Longform Roger Smith working on the gardens at Cross Street Village. Healthy Communities

New Growing Hope grant program supports Ypsi community gardens

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 16, 2024
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