Affordable housing development set to break ground in Ypsi
Ann Arbor-based nonprofit affordable housing developer Avalon Housing will break ground this week on its first development in Ypsilanti, located at 206 N. Washington St.
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As federal arts funding dwindles, challenges of bringing major acts to Washtenaw County grow
Some of Ann Arbor's most prominent arts presenters are facing a financial balancing act as federal support for the arts continues to shrink.
New Entrepreneur Resource Studio offers free services for Ypsi business owners
Ann Arbor SPARK's new Entrepreneur Resource Studio offers weekly drop-in consulting, co-working space, and tailored technical assistance.
Physical activity and mental health: LifeWays helps clients make the connection
The connection between physical activity and mental wellness is at the heart of LifeWays’ growing roster of health programs- and community response has been overwhelmingly positive.
EMU’s Bright Futures after-school program faces federal funding rollercoaster and uncertain future
The program, which supports more than 5,000 students in 22 schools, has had its funding temporarily restored through summer 2026, following a national hold on nearly $7 billion in federal funding.
Ann Arbor folk duo Annie and Rod Capps celebrate nostalgia and fun on 10th album release
Ann Arbor-based folk duo Annie and Rod Capps are preparing to celebrate their upcoming album, tentatively titled "Enjoy The Ride", with a double album release performance at The Ark on Aug. 21 alongside Chicago alternative folk trio Sons of the Never Wrong.
Fun Fest celebrates 5 years of music, arts, and more in Ypsi’s Frog Island Park
Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park will come alive with music, food, and community spirit as Fun Fest returns for its fifth year on Aug. 9, from noon to 9 p.m.
Nonprofit 826michigan moves to Ypsi with plans to create 25,000 new writers by 2030
After two decades of nurturing young writers from a whimsical robot shop in Ann Arbor, the nonprofit 826michigan is relocating its headquarters to Ypsilanti in a move aimed at deepening impact and expanding access to literacy education.
Ann Arbor comedians create showcase for underrepresented voices in comedy
Turtle Cat Comedy, a monthly showcase founded this year by local comedians Finn St. John and Kassandra Frost, brings a diverse lineup of talent to Ann Arbor's hear.say brewing and theater on the first Friday of each month.
Ypsi library offers social services, Summer Challenge, youth performance opportunity this summer
From the eighth annual Summer Challenge to free meals, mutual aid programs, and teen-led music showcases, the Ypsilanti District Library offers a full slate of free programming.
