From stalwarts to upstarts, Ypsi’s galleries offer showcase for local artists
The city of Ypsilanti teems with artists exploring a variety of mediums and topics, and their work can be found in the city's numerous art galleries.
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Ann Arbor church’s warming center offers art gallery and more for unhoused people
Journey of Faith Christian Church Treasurer Matt Hoostal says the church offers "dignity, both in terms of personal hygiene and having a creative outlet, and a source of economic empowerment."
Washtenaw County’s mental health crisis team offers 24/7 mobile support for residents in need
Any Washtenaw County resident struggling with an urgent mental health issue can call (734) 544-3050 to be connected with members of Washtenaw County Community Mental Health’s crisis team.
Community mental health agency call lines connect Michiganders with local crisis care
A call to a local community mental health crisis line can sometimes be more direct and offer services that may not be available when calling 988 or MiCAL.
Ypsi prepares to celebrate bicentennial with New Year’s ball drop, historical events, and more
A year of events honoring the city of Ypsilanti's bicentennial will kick off with a bang on New Year's Eve.
WCC hosts business pitch competition for veterans
Washtenaw Community College's Entrepreneurship Center partnered with Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab on the event, which awarded a total of $20,000 in prizes.
This “store” stocked with items made of discarded plastic will open Ann Arbor’s No Safety Net fest
"The Plastic Bag Store" is a commentary on consumption and the overuse of plastic, featuring thousands of replica consumer goods made of plastic collected from the trash and from the street.
Ypsi’s Krampusmrkt bazaar doubles vendors for second year of dark holiday fun
The Ypsilanti-based Holy Bones Festival hosted its second annual Krampusmrkt Handmade Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 3 at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, featuring 40 local artisans and artists.
Quarterly poetry slam to launch in Ann Arbor
The first installment in the P.S. Words Matter poetry slam will also feature music and visual art, and will offer prizes of $100, $50, and $25 for first, second, and third places.
Ann Arbor nonprofit to launch community resource center in Ypsi Township
Peace Neighborhood Center will renovate a former church to create the HUB Center, serving Ypsilanti Township's Sugarbrook and Gault Village neighborhoods.
