Inaugural class of EMU College in Prison program celebrates graduation
The students, currently incarcerated at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, are the first in Michigan to receive bachelor's degrees while in prison.
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.
New affordable senior housing development in Ypsi seeks to “cultivate a whole new community”
The Residences at Huron, an affordable senior housing development, recently opened at 945 W. Clark Rd. in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi senior services organizations face rising demand and federal funding cuts while awaiting new millage funds
Organizations that serve Ypsilanti-area seniors are experiencing uncertainty as they face federal funding cuts and await delayed funds from a recently approved Washtenaw County millage.
Monthly jazz jam session builds community of musicians in Ypsi
Over the past three years, a monthly jazz jam session in Ypsilanti has become a space for musicians and listeners alike to experiment, collaborate, and create music spontaneously.
UMS brings concerts, kids’ events, dance classes, and more to Ypsi Freighthouse in 6th residency
The University Musical Society (UMS) and the city of Ypsilanti recently announced the schedule for UMS' fall 2025 residency at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, featuring concerts, a film screening, dance classes, and more.
EMU boosts student mental health resources through “Building a Community of Caring” initiative
Eastern Michigan University’s Mental Health Task Force is expanding its "Building a Community of Caring" initiative, now in its third year.
WEMU at 60: How Ypsi’s public radio station became a Washtenaw County musical institution
Ypsi's WEMU-FM is a rarity: a community-oriented radio station that plays over 75 hours of jazz and blues a week. Here's how its format and sound came to be.
Affordable housing development set to break ground in Ypsi
Ann Arbor-based nonprofit affordable housing developer Avalon Housing will break ground this week on its first development in Ypsilanti, located at 206 N. Washington St.
Ypsilanti using state grant to improve city’s tree canopy
Ypsilanti is using a state grant to improve the city's tree canopy by working on a public inventory of community trees and organizing other tree-related projects.
LGBTQ+ youth writers get publication and mentorship opportunities through new Ypsi workshop series
This fall, Ypsilanti-based art center Dzanc House will add a new student-led writing workshop series for LGBTQ+ youth to its lineup of free writing, arts, and publishing workshops for young people.
