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Sarah Rigg

Sarah Rigg is a freelance writer and editor in Ypsilanti Township and the project manager of On the Ground Ypsilanti. She joined Concentrate as a news writer in early 2017 and is an occasional contributor to other Issue Media Group publications. You may reach her at sarahrigg1@gmail.com.

Sarah Rigg's Latest Articles

Members of the Ypsilanti National Little League.
Ypsi National Little League receives massive donation influx after popular TikToker’s post

Thanks to a popular content creator's post, people in Ypsi and across the U.S. recently stepped in to help the Ypsilanti National Little League after its ballfields were vandalized with graffiti.

Rowers participate in the 2025 RowFest on Ford Lake in Ypsilanti Township.
National swimming and rowing events to bring thousands to Ypsi area

Thousands of athletes and their families will be in Ypsi and Ypsi Township this month for the USA Artistic Swimming Junior Olympics and the RowFest National Championship.

Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade organizers Cheryl Farmer and Josh McAllister at American Legion Post 282.
Ypsi 4th of July parade, Michigan’s oldest, to celebrate its 96th anniversary and America’s 250th

This Saturday, Ypsilanti will kick off the oldest continuous July 4 parade in Michigan for its 96th year.

A "Ballin' Summer '26" program session in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi organizations offer free youth summer basketball program in 5 parks

A coalition of community groups has come together to offer a free youth basketball program called Ballin' Summer '26 in locations across the Ypsilanti area.

Peace Neighborhood Center Executive Director Bonnie Billups Jr.
Ypsi community center offers senior cafe, weekly dinner, free space for nonprofits

Programming has grown swiftly in the last year and a half at Ypsilanti Township nonprofit Peace Neighborhood Center’s HUB Community Center, which serves the West Willow, Gault Village, and Sugarbrook neighborhoods.

Residents stand outside the first home established for use in Pittsfield Township nonprofit Exceptional Journeys' community living supports program.
Pittsfield Township nonprofit introduces supportive housing for adults with disabilities

Pittsfield Township-based nonprofit Exceptional Journeys recently announced that it will begin operating housing for some of the people with disabilities whom it serves.

People participate in summer programming at the Ypsilanti District Library.
Ypsi library launches new senior program promoting fitness and social connection

The Ypsilanti District Library recently launched a program called Moving Together, which is meant to keep Ypsilanti-area seniors active and fight social isolation.

Peacenic volunteers Eugene Rush, Toneka Smith, Rev. Joseph Jackson, Carla Wilson, Jamie Kelsey, and Marc Wilson in West Willow Park.
Ypsi picnic uniting law enforcement with residents returns for third year

Organizers are proudly reflecting on the growth of Peacenic Ypsi, an annual community picnic intended to build bridges between residents and law enforcement, as its third year approaches.

Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly.
Q&A: New EMU President Brendan Kelly on enrollment, parking, AI, student service, and more

Five weeks into his new job, we sat down with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) President Brendan Kelly to discuss his plans for the future of EMU, his alma mater.

Young people participate in a cheerleading drill organized by Ypsilanti Community - The Village.
Making sports and fitness accessible to Ypsi-area kids is this nonprofit’s focus

The grassroots nonprofit Ypsilanti Community - The Village was created by Ypsilanti Community High School alumni who wanted to reduce young people's barriers to participating in sports.

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