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Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper hosts annual gala on Sunday
The nonprofit's fourth annual gala will be held Sunday, Oct. 18, at EMU's Student Center Ballroom, with the theme Keepers & Kicks.
Michigan Folk School holds annual Folk Festival with free demonstrations of traditional skills
The Michigan Folk School holds its free annual Folk Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Staebler Farm County Park.
Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation hosts 44th annual tour of historic homes
From noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, residents and visitors are invited to join the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation's 44th annual historic home tour, which includes six historic homes in Ypsi's Southside neighborhood.
“Beyond Incarceration”: New program offers supportive services for people leaving Washtenaw County Jail
Packard Health's Beyond Incarceration initiative provides connections to primary care, behavioral health services, and recovery resources for individuals preparing for release from the Washtenaw County Jail.
Ypsi “Free Sale” encourages neighbors to share unneeded items with neighbors
The “Really Really Free Sale” returns to the city and township of Ypsilanti July 25, encouraging residents to give away items they have no use for and allow others to take what they can use.
Ypsi Pride returns with July date, longer hours, expanded programming
Ypsi Pride will move from its longtime Friday evening June time slot to a longer Saturday schedule on July 18.
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.
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.
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.
Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper hosts annual gala on Sunday
The nonprofit's fourth annual gala will be held Sunday, Oct. 18, at EMU's Student Center Ballroom, with the theme Keepers & Kicks.
Michigan Folk School holds annual Folk Festival with free demonstrations of traditional skills
The Michigan Folk School holds its free annual Folk Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Staebler Farm County Park.
Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation hosts 44th annual tour of historic homes
From noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, residents and visitors are invited to join the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation's 44th annual historic home tour, which includes six historic homes in Ypsi's Southside neighborhood.
“Beyond Incarceration”: New program offers supportive services for people leaving Washtenaw County Jail
Packard Health's Beyond Incarceration initiative provides connections to primary care, behavioral health services, and recovery resources for individuals preparing for release from the Washtenaw County Jail.
Ypsi “Free Sale” encourages neighbors to share unneeded items with neighbors
The “Really Really Free Sale” returns to the city and township of Ypsilanti July 25, encouraging residents to give away items they have no use for and allow others to take what they can use.
Ypsi Pride returns with July date, longer hours, expanded programming
Ypsi Pride will move from its longtime Friday evening June time slot to a longer Saturday schedule on July 18.
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.
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.
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.
