Ypsi’s newest restaurants include West African cuisine, Mexican grill, and “big burgers”
We sat down with the owners of three of Ypsi's newest restaurants to discuss their cuisine and what brought them to the city.
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Voices of Youth: Art about the isolating effects of quarantine
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artist Lola Khasnabis Upton shares her art about the COVID-19 quarantine's impact on her generation.
Ypsi real estate agency’s blog highlights history, culture of Ypsi area
A blog from the Ypsilanti real estate agency Hinton Real Estate Group aims to raise awareness of the city and Ypsilanti Township's history and current events.
New bar/coffee shop aims to create neighborhood hub for Ann Arbor’s North Side
Lowertown Bar and Cafe co-owner Pete Baker hopes to see more neighborhood stores, bars, and coffee shops pop up throughout Ann Arbor, not just on the North Side.
From charity events to community building, Ypsi’s small business owners give back
Here's how three Ypsi entrepreneurs give back to their community in a variety of ways.
Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
Podcasting course takes off with new studio in Ypsilanti Community Schools
Teacher Zuqueta Brown is seeking state Career and Technical Education certification for the program, in which students learn communication and project management skills through developing their own podcasts.
Study finds Washtenaw County arts and culture generated nearly $100 million economic impact in 2022
Results from the nationally distributed Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 survey have found that nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Washtenaw County generated nearly $100 million in economic activity and supported over 1,500 local jobs in 2022.
Free ESL program grows rapidly after launch in Ypsi Township
A program that provides GED preparation, a free English as a Second Language curriculum, and other adult education services has continued to grow its presence in Ypsilanti Township after launching there in 2018.
Voices of Youth: Art about the isolating effects of quarantine
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artist Lola Khasnabis Upton shares her art about the COVID-19 quarantine's impact on her generation.
Ypsi real estate agency’s blog highlights history, culture of Ypsi area
A blog from the Ypsilanti real estate agency Hinton Real Estate Group aims to raise awareness of the city and Ypsilanti Township's history and current events.
New bar/coffee shop aims to create neighborhood hub for Ann Arbor’s North Side
Lowertown Bar and Cafe co-owner Pete Baker hopes to see more neighborhood stores, bars, and coffee shops pop up throughout Ann Arbor, not just on the North Side.
From charity events to community building, Ypsi’s small business owners give back
Here's how three Ypsi entrepreneurs give back to their community in a variety of ways.
Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
Podcasting course takes off with new studio in Ypsilanti Community Schools
Teacher Zuqueta Brown is seeking state Career and Technical Education certification for the program, in which students learn communication and project management skills through developing their own podcasts.
Study finds Washtenaw County arts and culture generated nearly $100 million economic impact in 2022
Results from the nationally distributed Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 survey have found that nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Washtenaw County generated nearly $100 million in economic activity and supported over 1,500 local jobs in 2022.
Free ESL program grows rapidly after launch in Ypsi Township
A program that provides GED preparation, a free English as a Second Language curriculum, and other adult education services has continued to grow its presence in Ypsilanti Township after launching there in 2018.
