Ypsilanti

Wireless Ypsilanti brings free Wi-Fi to downtown, looks to expand coverage

Looking for an easy place to surf the Net for free? Downtown Ypsilanti has found a way to make itself Wi-Fi friendly through the Wireless Ypsi initiative and is looking at quickly expanding the coverage area.

EMU moves forward with Mark Jefferson Science Complex project

Newly hired architects are moving forward to finish designs for Eastern Michigan University's Mark Jefferson Science Complex. The university plans to renovate and expand the structure as part of a $100 million project.

Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail line studies look to wrap up in April

The Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail project continues to slowly chug forward. Two key studies that will help it move ahead are expected to finish by April.

Ypsi’s Depot Town wins $15,000 grant to develop nearby parks

Ypsilanti's Frog Island and Riverside parks are getting a shot in the arm thanks to a $15,000 grant from Fifth Third Bank. The money will help redevelop and revitalize the parks that connect Ypsilanti's Depot Town and downtown.

Hipsilanti

"The Brooklyn to Ann Arbor's Manhattan." No longer content to live in The Deuce's shadow, Ypsilanti is emerging as an affordable alternative for both creative and professional types. Viva La Differance!

Beal Properties renovates four apartment buildings in Ypsilanti

Stewart Beal, president of Beal Properties, is making another move in Ypsilanti, renovating four damaged and foreclosed apartment buildings.

Key Bank renovates and upgrades Ypsilanti branch

Key Bank is working on improving the buildings it does business in. The latest is a $1 million renovation of its Ypsilanti branch, set to finish before the end of the month.

SchoolPictures.Com takes over Ave Maria campus in Ypsi, to expand offices and staff

Schoolpictures.com might not be batting a 1,000 but it's hitting a home run in Ypsilanti. The fast-growing web-based company plans to move its headquarters to the old Ave Maria University campus so it can be close to Eastern Michigan University.

Ypsilanti looks to add more bike lanes on Forest Avenue

Another bike lane is heading for Ypsilanti. The City Council approved putting in a new bike lane along West Forest Avenue between College Place and Norris Street. It expected to be in and available by this spring.

MDOT looking for input on state’s five-year transportation plan

Everyone has an opinion about Michigan's transportation when they're driving. Now the state is soliciting those opinions through a comment period on its five-year plan.

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