Totally Awesome Fest celebrates 15 years of free, spontaneous art in Ypsi
A laid-back, experimental spirit has continued to draw performers and audiences to the annual event, which takes place in unconventional venues across Ypsi.
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$30 a month for unlimited doctor visits? This Ann Arbor doctor is shaking up the primary care model
Dr. Jeff O'Boyle's practice is one of only a handful in the U.S. to offer "direct primary care," where patients pay their caregivers directly without insurance company involvement.
Ypsilanti housing forum presents startling data and possible solutions on affordability
The city of Ypsilanti's Affordability and Accessibliity Committee surveyed about 600 Ypsi-area residents and found that about half of them spend more than 30% of their income on housing-related costs.
AAATA holds public feedback sessions on plans for bus rapid transit between Ypsi and Ann Arbor
Residents weighed in on the proposed service, which would establish an express route with limited stops between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.
Y-Fi social art movement challenges Ypsi high schoolers to amplify their voices
The Y-Fi initiative gives students opportunities to experience the performing arts, explore new spaces, and hone their communication skills by creating non-traditional public art events.
Values-driven investment firm Revalue to offer classes, community space at new downtown Ypsi office
The firm, which was previously based out of SPARK East's business accelerator, plans to use the space to amplify its message of socially responsible investing.
Repair or remove? Residents weigh options for Ypsi’s Peninsular Dam
The state of Michigan has required the city of Ypsilanti to come up with a plan to bring the dam up to safety standards. That could happen either by repairing or removing the dam, and community members have strong opinions on both sides.
Local filmmakers bring “best of” international animation festival to Ypsi
Highlights from the Ottawa Animation Festival will screen April 19 at Riverside Arts Center, and organizers say they're "testing the waters" for bringing other film events to Ypsi.
“Memory Cafes” offer support for people with memory loss and their caregivers
Ypsilanti Senior Center staff were inspired to start the monthly events last year after hearing from numerous people who'd noticed signs of dementia in their spouses but didn't know what to do about it.
Photo essay: Black leaders discuss empowerment and inspiration at Ypsi’s BookDay
We stopped by to chat with attendees at this Friday's Black Empowerment Awards and Black Business Block Party, just one facet of a weekend-long celebration of Booker T. Washington.
