Harm reduction efforts seek to reduce high overdose rates in Ypsi
Organizations are deploying harm reduction efforts to combat substance use disorder in Ypsilanti, where many of Washtenaw County's overdoses are concentrated.
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.
Michigan’s first statewide restorative justice summit debuts in Ypsi
More than 200 people attended the first statewide Michigan Restorative Justice Summit Oct. 30-31 at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
All Hallows Illumination of Ypsi’s Frog Island Park returns after two-year hiatus
After a hiatus in 2024, hundreds of jack-o-lanterns will return to Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park for the All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island on Nov. 1 from 6-9 p.m.
EMU speech and hearing clinic has life-changing effects for variety of clients
From rehabilitating stroke patients to helping autistic or hearing-impaired clients communicate, EMU students and faculty are changing lives in Ypsilanti and beyond.
Students get dual English- and Spanish-language instruction at new Ypsi school
Puentes Multilingual School in Ypsilanti serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Inaugural Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival will celebrate creatures of folklore and rumor
From eerie tales to indie films and monster-themed rock, the Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival is set to bring a dose of the supernatural to Depot Town on Oct. 24.
Michigan poet laureate to speak alongside Ypsi youth poet laureate at Ypsi library event
The event features Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate Ruth Mella, and local poet Leslie McGraw.
From true crime to fictional murder stories, Ypsi authors’ new releases tread chilling ground
This Halloween season, Ypsi readers can enjoy two frightening new books by local authors.
Freak Fest brings over 30 local bands to venues across Ypsi
Ypsi Freak Fest will feature a lineup of over 30 musical artists primarily from southeast Michigan, as well as vending by local artists and business owners, from Oct. 3-5.
Ypsi high school adds International Baccalaureate program for juniors and seniors
The Ypsilanti Community Schools district is paving the way for students to have an International Baccalaureate stamp on their schooling from kindergarten through graduation.
