New playscape opens as part of project to improve Washtenaw County Human Service center
The new playscape includes a play farmers market and a seesaw accessible to those with mobility challenges.
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Washtenaw County residents prove that age is no barrier to activism
We talked with three county residents who are still involved in activism in their 60s, 70s, and even late 80s.
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels partners with Michigan Medicine, expands meal deliveries to Saturdays
This is the first time in 14 years that the organization has been able to provide meals on Saturdays.
New recording studio at Ypsi’s Parkridge Community Center aims to promote youth as cultural leaders
Staff at Ypsilanti's Parkridge Community Center have realized a years-long dream of creating a world-class music recording studio to host educational programming for area youth.
Ypsi teens aim to raise peers’ mental health awareness with new event
When members of the Ypsilanti District Library's Teen Advisory Group were brainstorming on what locals teens need to know more about, they all agreed that mental health topped the list. So they did something about it.
Ypsi-area community gardens to nurture new projects, collaborations this summer
Despite a cool, rainy spring, Ypsi and Ypsi Township's community gardening educators are planning new collaborations and expanded educational efforts for this growing season.
Ypsi Food Fight enlists local “food system champions” for charity cooking competition
At the upcoming fundraiser for Growing Hope, local restaurateurs will cook and compete for the approval of local guest judges and audience members.
Wolfpack Cruiserz create family-friendly cycling community
The Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township-based bicycle club organizes group rides every week that warm weather permits, but members continue their community-building work even when it's too cold to ride.
Partner Partner Content Michigan women bust stereotypes, find success in Professional Trades
In Michigan, there will be an estimated 47,000 openings annually through 2026 in the Professional Trades. These are the stories of three Michigan women who have found rewarding careers in these sometimes-stigmatized jobs.
Partner Partner Content Michigan women bust stereotypes, find success in Professional Trades
In Michigan, there will be an estimated 47,000 openings annually through 2026 in the Professional Trades. These are the stories of three Michigan women who have found rewarding careers in these sometimes-stigmatized jobs.
