Want to play disc golf in Ypsilanti? Here are 5 things you should know
There are multiple disc golf courses in Ypsi and Ypsi Township, catering to players of all skill levels. Here's how to get started with the sport.
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Coalition funds numerous Washtenaw County organizations to support young Black men’s mental health
A new coaliiton has led to the creation of many programs that directly address mental health in young men of color.
New Ypsilanti Youth Choir seeks to recruit members, grow programming
Former Ypsilanti Community Schools Choir Director Crystal Harding wanted to have kids from all over the Ypsilanti community sing together, rather than having musicians separated by school.
Ypsi Vegan Fest to launch Aug. 12, featuring vegan food trucks and other vendors
The inaugural Ypsi Vegan Fest is set to take place from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi’s Rutherford Pool partners with Washtenaw County to meet high demand for swim lessons
A recent collaboration has helped the pool provide more swim classes for adult beginning swimmers and inspired the county to make it easier for adults to learn a vital life skill.
Ypsi-based beer distributor celebrates 90 years in business, 5th generation of family ownership
The business began as a pub, Old Town Tavern, in downtown Ann Arbor in the early 1900s and transitioned to a beer distributor that now employs more than 180 people.
“Pain into purpose”: Ypsi-based group offers peer supports for mothers of justice-involved youth
The SURE Moms program is a place of healing from intergenerational trauma, an informal business incubator, and sometimes a lifeline.
Ypsilanti to mark bicentennial with parade, picnic, artisan market, and more in July
Ypsi's bicentennial celebration kicked off with a ball drop on New Year's Eve, and related activities will continue through the end of this year, but most events are concentrated in July.
Ypsi nonprofits step up efforts to address rising food insecurity
The end of COVID-19 government benefits plus skyrocketing grocery costs has created a one-two punch for many Ypsilanti families.
Ypsi resident celebrates 100th birthday and decades of community service
Virginia Basler, a former Rosie the Riveter, recently celebrated a century of life and continues to volunteer at multiple Ypsilanti organizations.
