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Ypsi’s We the People Opportunity Farm will continue founder Melvin Parson’s mission after his sudden passing
Leadership at Ypsilanti nonprofit We The People Opportunity Farm is focused on ensuring the organization continues founder Melvin Parson’s legacy after his unexpected death.
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Ypsi-based Brevity Shakespeare “distills” the Bard for modern audiences
Brevity Shakespeare, an Ypsilanti-based theater company, adapts and stages abridged versions of Shakespeare plays.
Ypsi library’s “Noise Permit” summer youth program to expand with added funding
The Ypsilanti District Library has received additional grant funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council to expand its annual Noise Permit summer program for young people, bringing new technology, workshops, and mentorship opportunities to local youth.
Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting emphasizes power of local collaboration in challenging times
Ann Arbor SPARK’s 2026 annual meeting emphasized the Ann Arbor area’s innovation ecosystem as a bulwark against tumultuous times, while also recognizing top local entrepreneurial achievers.
Ypsi’s We the People Opportunity Farm will continue founder Melvin Parson’s mission after his sudden passing
Leadership at Ypsilanti nonprofit We The People Opportunity Farm is focused on ensuring the organization continues founder Melvin Parson’s legacy after his unexpected death.
Underpasses as canvases: Organizers raise funds for mural on Ann Arbor railroad bridge
TreeTown Murals’ “Murals That Bridge” initiative is continuing a citywide effort to transform Ann Arbor infrastructure into visual landmarks.
Q&A: New EMU President Brendan Kelly on enrollment, parking, AI, student service, and more
Five weeks into his new job, we sat down with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) President Brendan Kelly to discuss his plans for the future of EMU, his alma mater.
Toledo native Hasan Dudar will spotlight his debut story collection in Ann Arbor reading
Author Hasan Dudar’s new book, “Carryout,” offers a kaleidoscopic look at the life of an Arab family that runs a corner store in Toledo, Ohio.
Ann Arbor pilot offers $1 million in incentives for energy efficiency upgrades in rental properties
The Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations and DTE Energy are piloting a new program that offers up to $1 million in incentives for multifamily rental property owners looking to invest in energy efficiency upgrades.
Making sports and fitness accessible to Ypsi-area kids is this nonprofit’s focus
The grassroots nonprofit Ypsilanti Community – The Village was created by Ypsilanti Community High School alumni who wanted to reduce young people’s barriers to participating in sports.
Ypsi schools’ Mental Health Awareness Fair aims to offer resources, reduce stigma
Ypsilanti Community Schools are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with their fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Fair on May 16 from noon-3 p.m. at Prospect Park in Ypsilanti.
Seeking help: What the mental health care journey looks like in Washtenaw County and beyond
More Michiganders are receiving mental health treatment for mental illness than ever before.
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