On the Ground Ypsilanti helps to tell the story of the people, projects, and innovations that are creating “what’s next” for the city and township of Ypsilanti. The intended impact is for solutions-oriented media coverage, engagement, and ultimately understanding of the community, resulting in awareness and investments that can contribute to community vitality and prosperity. The concept of On the Ground is to use an “embedded journalism” model, hiring Ypsi residents to report on their community.
On the Ground has been embedded in the city of Ypsilanti since July 2017. It is supported by Ann Arbor SPARK, the Center for Health and Research Transformation, Destination Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Engage @ EMU, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, and Washtenaw ISD.
To learn more about On the Ground program, click here.
The Historic South Side Stroll is set to return to Ypsilanti for its second year on Aug. 15, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience an afternoon of local art, live music, and neighborhood connection throughout the city's Historic South Side.
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.
Local musicians, artists, and community members will gather at Ypsilanti's Frog Island Amphitheater on Aug. 8 for the sixth annual FunFest, a free, daylong celebration of Southeast Michigan's independent music scene.
The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has launched an updated website that gives downtown Ypsi businesses and organizations new ways to connect with residents while strengthening their online presence.
New research concludes that socioeconomic disparities continue to contribute to lower life expectancy in Ypsi, particularly for residents of color.
An art supply store is growing into a creative hub in downtown Ypsilanti as Ypsi Art Supply's newly expanded space welcomes classes, workshops, and collaborative artmaking.
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.
Ypsilanti's YMCA preschool collaborative closed its doors in March, but the facility reopened in June as something else entirely — a neighborhood center offering affordable wellness and community programs.
Dress for Success Michigan is launching a new, free, four-week workforce development program designed to help women move directly from education to employment.
Ypsi Pride will move from its longtime Friday evening June time slot to a longer Saturday schedule on July 18.
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