National swimming and rowing events to bring thousands to Ypsi area
Thousands of athletes and their families will be in Ypsi and Ypsi Township this month for the USA Artistic Swimming Junior Olympics and the RowFest National Championship.
On the Ground
On the Ground helps to tell the story of the people, projects, and innovations that are creating “what’s next” for communities. 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 the vitality and prosperity of the district covered.
The concept of On the Ground is to use an “embedded journalism” model to maintain a presence in a specific community. During this time the publication focuses weekly coverage on those neighborhoods to tell the story of the people, organizations, and businesses working and living there.
On the Ground has been embedded in the city of Ypsilanti since July 2017.
On the Ground is supported by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, Washtenaw Community College, Destination Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Ann Arbor SPARK, Washtenaw ISD, and Center for Health and Research Transformation.
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Ypsi 4th of July parade, Michigan’s oldest, to celebrate its 96th anniversary and America’s 250th
This Saturday, Ypsilanti will kick off the oldest continuous July 4 parade in Michigan for its 96th year.
Ypsi organizations offer free youth summer basketball program in 5 parks
A coalition of community groups has come together to offer a free youth basketball program called Ballin' Summer '26 in locations across the Ypsilanti area.
Ypsi community center offers senior cafe, weekly dinner, free space for nonprofits
Programming has grown swiftly in the last year and a half at Ypsilanti Township nonprofit Peace Neighborhood Center’s HUB Community Center, which serves the West Willow, Gault Village, and Sugarbrook neighborhoods.
Ypsi library launches new senior program promoting fitness and social connection
The Ypsilanti District Library recently launched a program called Moving Together, which is meant to keep Ypsilanti-area seniors active and fight social isolation.
Ypsi Juneteenth celebration returns for sixth year
Ypsilanti’s annual Juneteenth Celebration will return for its sixth year this weekend, bringing three days of live entertainment, food, family activities, and community reflection to downtown.
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.
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.
Free “Skate Day” for Ypsi kids celebrates end of school year
Ypsilanti's Corner Health Center is inviting local youth to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer by enjoying free roller-skating at the inaugural Ypsi Skate Night.
Students lead successful effort to reduce waste at annual forum at EMU
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) students spearheaded a recent effort to transform the annual Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition Community Forum into a zero-waste event for the first time.
