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Eastern Michigan University Director of Admissions Dr. LaJoyce Brown and Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross at Ypsilanti Community High School.

New initiative guarantees EMU admission for Ypsi and Ann Arbor students

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the Early College Alliance at EMU have partnered to guarantee EMU admission to local high school graduates.

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Peacenic volunteers Eugene Rush, Toneka Smith, Rev. Joseph Jackson, Carla Wilson, Jamie Kelsey, and Marc Wilson in West Willow Park.
Ypsi picnic uniting law enforcement with residents returns for third year

Organizers are proudly reflecting on the growth of Peacenic Ypsi, an annual community picnic intended to build bridges between residents and law enforcement, as its third year approaches.

People enjoy a live performance at The Ranch in Ann Arbor.
Has Ann Arbor nightlife bounced back from COVID?

Many downtown businesses took a long time to restore their pre-pandemic business hours, but this year has brought several new additions to Ann Arbor's late-night scene.

LaWanda Hollister and Josie Ann Lee of We the People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi’s We the People Opportunity Farm will continue founder Melvin Parson’s mission after his sudden passing

Leadership at Ypsilanti nonprofit We The People Opportunity Farm is focused on ensuring the organization continues founder Melvin Parson's legacy after his unexpected death.

Young people participate in a cheerleading drill organized by Ypsilanti Community - The Village.
Making sports and fitness accessible to Ypsi-area kids is this nonprofit’s focus

The grassroots nonprofit Ypsilanti Community - The Village was created by Ypsilanti Community High School alumni who wanted to reduce young people's barriers to participating in sports.

Nashia and Brandon Frye preparing smoothies at No Label Juice.
Ypsi-based Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for entrepreneurs

The free Small Business Support Hub program at SPARK East offers weekly in-person consulting sessions, networking opportunities, and other resources tailored to entrepreneurs' needs.

Families show support for Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers during their union contract negotiations at Abbot Elementary in Ann Arbor.
As AAPS union contract negotiation continues, students and teachers feel mental health impacts

Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers have been working on an expired contract this year, causing stress, confusion, and frustration in students and teachers alike.

A car on the test track at the American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti Township.
American Center for Mobility marks 10 years of evolution and innovation in Ypsi Township

What began as a test track for autonomous vehicles has grown to support tech startups working in electrification, cybersecurity, and advanced mobility systems.

Students and staff rehearse a production of "The Little Mermaid" at the Professional Youth Theater of Michigan.
“So many kids want to do this”: Ann Arbor and Ypsi’s youth theater companies prioritize accessibility

The youth theater scene in Washtenaw County is a vibrant and collaborative network, offering young performers a range of opportunities.

Missy Stults, Ann Arbor's sustainability and innovations director, in front of the Bryant Community Center. Ann Arbor's Bryant neighborhood will be the first to be connected to the city's new Sustainable Energy Utility.
Ann Arbor to generate its own renewable power through new Sustainable Energy Utility

This spring the city of Ann Arbor will take sustainability goals into its own hands by launching a Sustainable Energy Utility that will generate its own renewable power for residents.

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