Ypsilanti author to publish children’s book of poems on compassion, acceptance, and bravery
Author Kyunghee Kim describes "See Us Bloom" as the book she wishes she'd had when she was growing up.
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Co-response pilot in Ypsi Township pairs sheriff’s deputy and social worker for mental health calls
The new program makes it easier for both law enforcement and community mental health to provide an appropriate response to a high volume of mental health-related calls.
Ypsi organizations receive $3 million in federal funds to support child care, combat homelessness
Eleven Washtenaw County organizations addressing housing, homelessness, and child care needs have received more than $3 million in the county's latest round of Community Priority Fund disbursements.
EMU’s new Civil Rights and Social Justice Center launches speaker series on civil rights movements
The three-part series will focus on how the civil rights movement's tactics have changed over time from the '60s to the present.
Ypsi Rugby Club offers infectious fun and accessible community
The club, which was founded in 2018, is seeking to recruit more players and considering launching a community clubhouse that caters to a broad range of sports.
New county health equity council to address health disparities in Ypsi area
The new council will harness the Washtenaw County Health Department's resources and community partnerships to address health inequity, with a special focus on the Ypsilanti area's 48197 and 48198 ZIP codes.
EMU and Washtenaw ISD partner on program to help parapros become certified teachers
A fourth cohort of 25 paraprofessionals just started the Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Certification Pilot Program.
Ypsi’s often-overlooked Automotive Heritage Museum showcases historic cars of national note
The museum contains a wealth of local automotive history and historic vehicles preserved in pristine condition, in addition to hosting the National Hudson Motor Car Co. Museum.
Ypsi Mental Health Squad aims to create inclusive community for those living with mental illness
A grassroots peer support group for neurodivergent people and those living with mental illness has already attracted over 200 members in the two months since it launched.
Ypsi startups find success with electric dirt bikes, on-demand delivery, and fraud prevention
We caught up with three startups based at downtown Ypsi's SPARK East business incubator to find out what's in their future.
