Inaugural State of the County address celebrates Washtenaw County’s recent achievements
The event marked the county's bicentennial and looked back at its pre-colonization roots while highlighting recent government achievements.
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Ypsi’s Family Empowerment Program marks 15 years of supporting public housing residents
The Family Empowerment Program, which provides supportive housing services to residents of low-income public housing communities, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.
Ypsi Township church has fed hundreds in twice-monthly food distributions for nearly 20 years
The food pantry at the Community Family Life Center, 1375 S. Harris Rd. in Ypsilanti Township, has been a family-feeding machine, distributing groceries twice a month to an average 300-400 families.
As health insurance premiums rise and enrollment declines, what’s the impact on Washtenaw County?
There are already signs that fewer Washtenaw County residents are getting insured – and larger effects on residents, health care system, and small businesses are still to come.
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How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce
Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages.
“It’s okay to get help”: New program offers mental health support for Black men and boys in Ypsi and Ann Arbor
Packard Health's new Healing Brothers United program will soon launch a variety of mental health services aimed at local Black men and boys.
Ypsi event to celebrate women and girls in sports with youth sports clinic, panels, and more
The event will feature an educational panel, a youth sports clinic, and the opportunity to cheer on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles at a basketball game, followed by post-game autographs and photos.
“It all feels miraculous”: New family shelter in Ypsi addresses growing need for emergency housing
Alpha House East offers 30 individual housing units where families can stabilize, regroup, and begin the process of moving toward permanent housing.
Ypsi nonprofits faced an avalanche of need in 2025, and they’re preparing for more to come
Ypsi's social service nonprofits are reporting that they're stretched thin after a year of disruptive federal policy.
Tinker, EMU’s facilities dog, helps students reduce stress in “open paw-fice hours”
Since fall 2024, Tinker the facilities dog has been available to students four days a week on campus.
Ypsi’s Family Empowerment Program marks 15 years of supporting public housing residents
The Family Empowerment Program, which provides supportive housing services to residents of low-income public housing communities, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.
Ypsi Township church has fed hundreds in twice-monthly food distributions for nearly 20 years
The food pantry at the Community Family Life Center, 1375 S. Harris Rd. in Ypsilanti Township, has been a family-feeding machine, distributing groceries twice a month to an average 300-400 families.
As health insurance premiums rise and enrollment declines, what’s the impact on Washtenaw County?
There are already signs that fewer Washtenaw County residents are getting insured – and larger effects on residents, health care system, and small businesses are still to come.
Partner Partner Content How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce
Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages.
“It’s okay to get help”: New program offers mental health support for Black men and boys in Ypsi and Ann Arbor
Packard Health's new Healing Brothers United program will soon launch a variety of mental health services aimed at local Black men and boys.
Ypsi event to celebrate women and girls in sports with youth sports clinic, panels, and more
The event will feature an educational panel, a youth sports clinic, and the opportunity to cheer on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles at a basketball game, followed by post-game autographs and photos.
“It all feels miraculous”: New family shelter in Ypsi addresses growing need for emergency housing
Alpha House East offers 30 individual housing units where families can stabilize, regroup, and begin the process of moving toward permanent housing.
Ypsi nonprofits faced an avalanche of need in 2025, and they’re preparing for more to come
Ypsi's social service nonprofits are reporting that they're stretched thin after a year of disruptive federal policy.
Tinker, EMU’s facilities dog, helps students reduce stress in “open paw-fice hours”
Since fall 2024, Tinker the facilities dog has been available to students four days a week on campus.
