Ypsi venue opens solar-powered electric vehicle chargers for free use
Prompted in part by neighborhood power outages, the Ypsilanti Performance Space recently began operating four solar-powered electric vehicle chargers.
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Ypsilanti’s Matt Jones and The Reconstruction make long-awaited return to music scene
Matt Jones and The Reconstruction will return to The Ark for the first time in over a decade to celebrate the release of their new album, "The Good Life."
Ypsi middle schoolers explore future careers through hands-on pilot program
The "From Curiosity to Career" program gives students exposure to careers in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, mobility, robotics, and engineering.
Ypsi selected to join downtown revitalization program with emphasis on small manufacturers
Ypsilanti is one of six communities participating in Recast City’s Recast Leaders program, which is focused on strengthening local economies through small-scale manufacturing and product-based businesses.
Free art activities available to children and caregivers through Ann Arbor Art Center program
The Ann Arbor Art Center’s PlayLab program is carving out a rare space where children and caregivers can explore creativity together, free of charge.
Ypsi event to celebrate women and girls in sports with youth sports clinic, panels, and more
The event will feature an educational panel, a youth sports clinic, and the opportunity to cheer on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles at a basketball game, followed by post-game autographs and photos.
“It all feels miraculous”: New family shelter in Ypsi addresses growing need for emergency housing
Alpha House East offers 30 individual housing units where families can stabilize, regroup, and begin the process of moving toward permanent housing.
Washtenaw sheriff’s office and Ypsi nonprofit team up to keep youth out of the justice system
The new Restorative and Preventative Intervention and Diversion (RAPID) program is a pre-arrest deflection initiative designed to connect youth with support before they become entangled in the criminal legal system.
Ypsi Bourbon Fest offers rare bourbons, plus tequila, beer, and wine, in 5th year
Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest will bring an expanded list of more than 100 local and rare spirits back to the Michigan Firehouse Museum on Jan. 17.
Detroit music icon Don Was to kick off tour with new Pan-Detroit Ensemble in Ann Arbor
Detroit bassist and producer Don Was will kick off the "Groove in the Face of Adversity" tour with his newest group, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, on Jan. 9 and 10 at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club.
