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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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Kids and Education
New EMU podcast focuses on student mental health
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Community Development
Washtenaw County nonprofit welcomes refugees and volunteers to returning Thanksgiving potluck
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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From charity events to community building, Ypsi's small business owners give back
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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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Study finds Washtenaw County arts and culture generated nearly $100 million economic impact in 2022
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Kids and Education
Ypsi YMCA collaborative introduces evening and infant child care for EMU students and Ypsi residents
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Healthy Communities
"A basic human right": Ypsi organizations work to expand free access to menstrual products
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Former Disney employees open creative studio in Ann Arbor
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Wednesday, October 11, 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
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
"Ypsi in October" returns with a full lineup of spooky-season events
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Healthy Communities
Washtenaw County food banks seek support as food insecurity rises above its pandemic peak
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Healthy Communities
Washtenaw County hospitals team up to assess community health needs
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Kids and Education
After going to prison at 18, Ypsi man launches nonprofit to prevent local kids from doing the same
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Innovation News
Kids and Education
5K in Ypsi to raise awareness and money for children's literacy
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Innovation News
Entrepreneurship
Ann Arbor to open applications for guaranteed income pilot program
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Innovation News
Kids and Education
Ann Arbor nonprofit holds joint workshop on diversity and arts for Ann Arbor and Ypsi teachers
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Wednesday, September 13, 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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Groundcover News partners with Ann Arbor library for podcast featuring writers reading their stories
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Fall River Day returns to Ypsi, offering boat trips and more
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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U-M returns to international solar car race for first time since 2019
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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