Ypsi adopts community benefits ordinance, bolstering residents’ role in development process
The new ordinance is the result of a citizen-led coalition's efforts to establish a community process that engages all residents in development decisions.
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Before holding annual conference in Ypsi, national organization invests in community
The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources has helped create new programming for Ypsi students, held film screenings, and more over the past year.
Ypsi mentorship nonprofit helps kids thrive in the present and prepare for the future
Mentor2Youth currently serves about 75 kids on average each year through its various initiatives, which include programs on reading, math, and financial literacy.
Ypsi-area residents reflect on Thunder Over Michigan air show traditions
Local residents took in this weekend's annual air show both from inside Willow Run Airport and comfortable viewing spots in their own neighborhoods. We chatted with several of them about their experiences.
5 things you must do outdoors in Washtenaw County before summer ends
There are just a few weeks left of sweet summertime, so we came up with some ideas to help you enjoy it.
More than just a festival: The long legacy and deep significance of Ypsi’s Parkridge Summer Fest
The annual free festival is created for and by the South Side, with a legacy that stretches back far longer than its eight years.
Young residents take active role in their neighborhood’s future with West Willow’s new Youth Council
The nine council members, who range in age from 5 to 18, have goals ranging from cleaning up litter to installing a splash pad at West Willow Park.
From free showers to scholarships, Ypsi churches’ services aren’t just for Sunday
Ypsi and Ypsi Township churches offer a variety of unique services to their communities – but their leaders also say that a more collaborative atmosphere among them could make those services even stronger.
Expungement fairs build regional momentum while helping locals move past criminal backgrounds
Michigan Works! Southeast has organized two free expungement fairs in the past year, helping locals who have a criminal history and also sparking broader interest in organizing similar programs elsewhere.
Washtenaw County seeks input on proposed racial equity ordinance
Ann Arbor is the eighth most economically segregated metro area in the U.S., but a new Washtenaw County ordinance proposes to address that through a variety of changes within the county as an organization.
