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Pastor Jerry Hatter at Brown Chapel AME Church

Local organizations help keep Ypsi residents warm during colder months

As wintry weather continues to spread across Ypsilanti and the rest of the region, several organizations are renewing annual efforts to collect and distribute warm clothes to residents in need.

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Seeking to unite Ann Arbor and Ypsi, “Bridging 23” series to host third event Dec. 2

The event series aims to bring people together, facilitate discussion, and let the community drive the conversation about what needs to happen next.

Javanbakht and Grasser
Suffering in silence: How Metro Detroit supports the health of its youngest immigrants and refugees

The experience of moving to a foreign country can be traumatic for children, especially those fleeing persecution or war. Metro Detroit organizations are giving immigrant and refugee children tools to heal from traumatic experiences for a better future.

Kier and Deata McLemore at Bottles-N-Backpacks
Education is just the beginning at Ypsi’s Bottles-N-Backpacks childcare center

Parents Kier and Deata McLemore aim to enrich children, their parents, and the Ypsi community as a whole through their business.

Tommy York at Morgan and York
Southtown or So-Pack? A destination Ann Arbor neighborhood takes off at Stadium and Packard

Locally-owned businesses dominate the scene, and they've created a thriving, collaborative commercial hub rooted in a deep commitment to community.

Chris Taylor at Ann Arbor City Hall
Nowhere to grow but up? Ann Arbor grapples with solutions to its high-rise problem

Proliferating high-rises in downtown Ann Arbor have been a defining issue in this year's city council elections. How can the city accommodate growth while avoiding urban sprawl?

Panelists Amber Fellows and Aaron Foley with moderator Bryan Foley.
Trio of events invites Ypsi residents to discuss gentrification, economics, and racism

Event organizer Bryan Foley's goal is to start a conversation that allows residents to make themselves heard and listen to what others have to say.

Hope Dental Clinic Dentist Denise Toomasian treats client Oscar Diaz
For those in need, Ypsi’s Hope Clinic lives up to its name

Founded 30 years ago, the clinic has evolved into a one-stop shop for free medical and dental services, food programs, social work services, and much more. 

One of David Zinn's drawings at Kerrytown Market
10 essential Ann Arborites to follow on social media

From live-Tweeting public board meetings to collegiate sports photos, these local voices are telling the story of Ann Arbor, one post at a time. 

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Ann Arbor joins national “10-minute walk to a park” campaign

Ann Arbor joins 133 other cities and towns in promoting the idea that all residents should live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

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