Riverside Arts Center seeks to scale up as a community hub
Following staffing changes and a merger with another Ypsi nonprofit last year, the center has introduced a wide variety of new community-oriented programming.
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Ward 1 creative agency trains youth by telling Ypsi stories
The Ypsi-based agency offers employment and apprenticeship opportunities for young people interested in pursuing careers in video and content production.
“We can accomplish anything”: Ypsi students react to free “Black Panther” screening
Students described an empowering and inspiring experience at the screening, the result of a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than triple its $3,000 goal.
New citizen-led coalition seeks to give all Ypsi residents a voice in future development
Rising for Economic Democracy in Ypsi is working to engage all interested Ypsi residents in developing a community benefits ordinance for the city.
What keeps Ypsi’s music scene rocking?
Local musicians say affordability, sense of community, and DIY spirit are big draws – but they're in sore need of a proper venue.
Ypsi schools revive local chapter of national organization for young black engineers
The National Society of Black Engineers Jr. is seeking to bring home some national accolades for Ypsi, starting with building a specialized RC car for a student racing challenge.
Ann Arbor’s many musically inclined tech employees are putting a band together
Ann Arbor's tech-sector employees say they share a proclivity not just for coding, but also for playing music.
What are Ypsi’s greatest strengths and challenges?
We're wrapping up the initial five-month run of On the Ground Ypsi with a panel discussion on Ypsi's past and future. We asked the community leaders on our panel to weigh in on Ypsi's greatest strengths and challenges.
Local organizations help keep Ypsi residents warm during colder months
As wintry weather continues to spread across Ypsilanti and the rest of the region, several organizations are renewing annual efforts to collect and distribute warm clothes to residents in need.
Aubree’s to serve free Thanksgiving meals at Depot Town location
Aubree's offered free Thanksgiving meals at its Marquette location for the first time last year, and the locally based chain plans to make it an annual tradition.
