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Ypsi-based app aims to fight predatory lending by facilitating peer-to-peer microloans
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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New Washtenaw County program offers help with overdue water bills
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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New Big Brothers Big Sisters event aims to connect Ypsi families to low- or no-cost resources
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Ypsi District Library preps new branch, expanded programs for women and girls, strategic plan update
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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EMU's "Hamburgers for Breakfast" exhibit examines history of food at the university
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Ypsi-based nonprofits receive county grants for community violence intervention
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Voices of Youth: Local youth speak out on Washtenaw County's gun violence epidemic and how to end it
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Washtenaw County joins national effort to make fees and fines fairer
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Growing Hope's Community Day to spotlight new executive director, offer free food and workshops
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Downtown Association of Ypsilanti seeks to broaden representation of Ypsi businesses
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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New owners of historic Ypsi home plan a B&B and culinary community hub
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Ypsilanti anticipates downtown growth after coworking business acquires EMU building
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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