EMU Gospel Choir to celebrate 50th anniversary with weekend reunion and concert
The three-day celebration kicks off May 4.
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.
To learn more about On the Ground program, click here.
Growing Hope marks 20th anniversary with affordable CSA shares, mushroom workshops, and more
The Ypsilanti-based, farming- and food-focused nonprofit is launching free and low-cost CSA shares and introducing community-led workshops.
Ypsi film festival returns with horror and international programs, filmmaking workshops, and more
This season, the Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti will feature 10 film programs, two free and two paid public workshops, a gallery video installation, discussions with filmmakers, and a live listening event.
Ypsi-area residents invited to learn about voting and civic engagement during April education series
A series of Civic Duty Education Nights will take place on April 14, 19, and 25 at locations around the greater Ypsilanti area.
EMU summer internship program offers paid opportunities for students seeking digital careers
The Digital Summer Clinic is designed to introduce current college students to tech industry professionals, and start the process of networking before they’ve finished their collegiate program.
First Fridays Ypsi’s 10th year features themes ranging from spring blooms to “Santarchy vs. Krampus”
The nonprofit hosts monthly events and invites Ypsilanti businesses to host arts-related happenings on the first Friday of each month from April through December.
Here’s how EMU is working to update all campus housing by 2025
Welcome Home 2025 is set to update all campus housing, some of it dating to the '70s, to better meet the needs of today's students.
Jazz, breakdancing, puppetry, and more on tap for University Musical Society’s Ypsi residency
UMS will launch a pilot residency program at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse this April, highlighting Ypsi artists and residents through a week of free and "pay-what-you-wish" musical events.
National cornhole tournament coming to Ypsi Township’s Fowling Warehouse
Players competing to qualify for the American Cornhole Organization World Championships in July can earn points during the event and compete for a $5,000 prize. The general public is also invited to participate in social play.
Ypsi’s Corner Health Center fills gaps in programming for young fathers, parents of transgender kids
As Corner enters its 40th year of serving the Ypsilanti area, it's launching a Fathers for Family program and a series of workshops called Stand Out! for parents of trans and non-binary kids.
