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Rylee Barnsdale
Monday, May 5, 2025
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Rylee Barnsdale is a Michigan native and longtime Washtenaw County resident. She wants to use her journalistic experience from her time at Eastern Michigan University writing for the Eastern Echo to tell the stories of Washtenaw County residents that need to be heard.
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Arts and Culture
Ypsi writer's play about Mexican-American concentration camp survivor reaches audiences across U.S.
Rylee Barnsdale
Monday, May 5, 2025
Innovation News
Community Development
Creative Mornings launches free monthly community-building event in Ann Arbor
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Arts and Culture
New Ypsi artists' hub offers workshops, gallery shows, youth programs, and more
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Arts and Culture
Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti returns with documentaries, Michigan films, horror shorts, more
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Monday, April 14, 2025
Longform
Kids and Education
New certification for Ypsi high school opens professional development opportunities for students
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
FestiFools-style puppet parade coming to downtown Ypsi
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Singer-songwriter May Erlewine embraces rock 'n' roll and vulnerability on new album
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Jazz, folk, open mic, and more return to Ypsi Freighthouse for University Musical Society residency
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
63rd Ann Arbor Film Festival celebrates the freedom to experiment in film
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Innovation News
Kids and Education
Ypsi is among 11 U.S. school districts chosen to participate in national AI training program
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
Ypsi's Riverside Arts Center celebrates 30th anniversary with gallery show
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Entrepreneurship
Book bar, whiskey distillery, and organic juicery among new beverage businesses in Ypsi
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Fundraiser invites attendees to experience Ann Arbor Art Center in a new way
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Longform
Kids and Education
Ypsi nonprofit uses physical activity to help girls build life skills
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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Kids and Education
EMU fermentation science program prepares students for careers in brewing, food science, and more
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Former Ann Arbor journalist explores darkness, beauty of northern Michigan in short story anthology
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News
Healthy Communities
Ypsi Township nonprofit opens food pantry at new community center, with more services to come
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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National farm stop conference returns to Ann Arbor for second year
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Quilting, weaving, and other fiber arts take the spotlight in upcoming Ann Arbor expo
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Ypsi organization creates calming mobile environment for people with special needs
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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