Region
Second Wave - Michigan
Capital Gains - Lansing
Catalyst Midland
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Route Bay City
Rural Innovation Exchange
Southwest Michigan
UPword - UP
The Keel - Port Huron
The Lakeshore
Metromode - Metro Detroit
Flintside - Flint
Model D - Detroit
Rapid Growth - Grand Rapids
Focus Areas
Arts and Culture
Community Development
Diversity
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship
Equity
Healthy Communities
Kids and Education
Sustainability
Technology and Innovation
Transportation
City
Ann Arbor
Chelsea
Dexter
Milan
Saline
Ypsilanti
Series
Concentrate
Block by Block
Detroit Driven
Inside our Outdoors
On The Ground
Voices of Youth
Statewide
Areas of Concern
Block by Block
Bridging the Talent Gap
COVID19
Cyber Security
Disability Inclusion
Early Education Matters
Forestry
Girl Scouts SE Michigan Team Up
Good Food
Greater Lakes
Inside our Outdoors
Invasive Species
MI Mental Health
Michigan Nightlight
Michigan's Agricultural Future
Michigan's State of Health Podcast
Nonprofit Journal Project
Preserving Michigan
State of Health
Stories of Change
Voices of Youth
Yours, Mine, & Ours - Public Health
Toggle navigation
Focus Areas
Arts and Culture
Community Development
Diversity
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship
Equity
Healthy Communities
Kids and Education
Sustainability
Technology and Innovation
Transportation
City
Ann Arbor
Chelsea
Dexter
Milan
Saline
Ypsilanti
Series
Concentrate
Block by Block
Detroit Driven
Inside our Outdoors
On The Ground
Voices of Youth
Statewide
Areas of Concern
Block by Block
Bridging the Talent Gap
COVID19
Cyber Security
Disability Inclusion
Early Education Matters
Forestry
Girl Scouts SE Michigan Team Up
Good Food
Greater Lakes
Inside our Outdoors
Invasive Species
MI Mental Health
Michigan Nightlight
Michigan's Agricultural Future
Michigan's State of Health Podcast
Nonprofit Journal Project
Preserving Michigan
State of Health
Stories of Change
Voices of Youth
Yours, Mine, & Ours - Public Health
About
Support Us
Rylee Barnsdale
Monday, May 5, 2025
Share
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.
Load More Stories
Longform
Arts and Culture
Here's how an Ypsi summer jazz series became a local and national institution in just three years
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Longform
Community Development
As Ann Arbor preps guaranteed income pilot, some see broader potential to tackle high cost of living
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Innovation News
Healthy Communities
Theater production on aging alone returns to Ypsilanti
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Innovation News
Kids and Education
Washtenaw Community College named a national center of nursing education excellence
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Longform
Healthy Communities
Latinx Teen Empowerment Group offers community and mental health support for Ypsi students
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Innovation News
Kids and Education
Ypsi teacher receives national award for classroom teaching and popular YouTube chemistry channel
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
UMS returns for second Depot Town residency, including commissioned multimedia piece about Ypsi
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Innovation News
Sustainability
Ann Arbor's Oxford Companies to use all electric landscaping equipment for commercial properties
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Longform
Community Development
Michigan's second-oldest AME church celebrates 180th anniversary in Ypsi
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Development News
Community Development
Washtenaw County secures funding for recreation center serving Ypsilanti area
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Longform
Healthy Communities
Mental health first aid training prepares all Washtenaw County residents to respond in a crisis
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Innovation News
Technology and Innovation
National magazine names U-M professor one of 10 "Scientists to Watch"
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Longform
Arts and Culture
New Ypsi Fine Arts Club offers supportive community for area artists and art lovers
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Innovate Ypsi grant program helps drive investment and job creation in Ypsi area
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
Queer and Black artists take spotlight in "Ann Arbor is Burning" takeover of Ann Arbor Summer Fest
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
Ypsi's Juneteenth celebration to return with expanded live entertainment
Rylee Barnsdale
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Longform
Arts and Culture
Photo essay: The people and performances of Ypsi Pride 2023
Rylee Barnsdale
Monday, June 5, 2023
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Community health workers bring mental health home
Rylee Barnsdale
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Innovation News
Entrepreneurship
Ann Arbor company that uses drones to detect methane leaks closes $2 million seed funding round
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Longform
Community Development
Ypsilanti nonprofit marks 26 years of helping women and families find support and stability
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Load More Stories
Across Our Network
Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states
Source: Soapbox
Living on couches, in hotels, or in cars, many in Oakland County experience "hidden" homelessness
Source: Metromode
‘Strong neighborhoods build strong cities’: Fort Wayne's ground-up approach to community development
Source: Input Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids entrepreneur shines nationally through TV show, fellowship
Source: Rapid Growth
Regional craft beers and live bands: IndieCraft returns for its sixth year
Source: Hub Springfield
As border, visa policies face upheaval, Global Detroit remains committed to immigrant-founded biz
Source: Metromode
Ybor's new coworking space Hive creates a buzz
Source: 83Degrees
Career tech program tackles skilled trades labor shortage
Source: The Lakeshore
Boosting resources for legal reform in Michigan
Source: Second Wave Michigan
Open Roads, Kalamazoo's bike hub, moving and growing
Source: Southwest Michigan's Second Wave