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Economic Development
Proposed development would bring 20 acres of housing and retail to Ann Arbor's south side
Jaishree Drepaul
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Major conference celebrating alternative spirituality comes to Ypsi Township for the first time
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Healthy Communities
From millage to intergenerational programs, Ypsi organizations prepare for coming senior boom
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Ann Arbor's internationally renowned tango scene bounces back from COVID-19
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Washtenaw County nonprofit welcomes refugees and volunteers to returning Thanksgiving potluck
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Entrepreneurship
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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From charity events to community building, Ypsi's small business owners give back
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Ypsi real estate agency's blog highlights history, culture of Ypsi area
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Transportation
Ypsi Bike Co-op offers education, advocacy, and free repair help for local cyclists
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Sustainability
Free walking tours highlight the "re-wilding" of Ypsi's Water Street property
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Arts and Culture
Here's how an Ypsi summer jazz series became a local and national institution in just three years
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Healthy Communities
Latinx Teen Empowerment Group offers community and mental health support for Ypsi students
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Community Development
"Pain into purpose": Ypsi-based group offers peer supports for mothers of justice-involved youth
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Community Development
Michigan's second-oldest AME church celebrates 180th anniversary in Ypsi
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Washtenaw County secures funding for recreation center serving Ypsilanti area
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Ypsi resident celebrates 100th birthday and decades of community service
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Ypsi's Juneteenth celebration to return with expanded live entertainment
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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