It took decades, but regional transportation has finally evolved from wishful thinking to strategy and planning. Bus Rapid Transit is just one part of the RTA's plan for southeast Michigan. And that includes a route from downtown Ann Arbor to downtown Ypsilanti.

Theodore Roosevelt once said: "This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in." Something for us to reflect on as we celebrate the founding of our great nation. We're taking the week off but will be back on 13th with a new issue!

Ypsilanti recently installed a 24-foot-by-11-foot mural on the side of its City Hall. It depicts local landmarks, community references, historical figures and a rubber ducky.

From bike to brick and mortar. Go! Ice Cream is set to open a shop in downtown Ypsi. Just in time to beat the summer heat!

Ann Arbor-based Strata Oncology recently landed $12 million in venture capital to push forward with the development of its state-of-the-art tumor sequencing operation.

School's out for summer. Out till fall. And some might not go back at all. Concentrate's armchair historian Patti Smith looks at how old timey Ann Arbor once celebrated high school graduation.

Work on the Davis Row townhouse development has begun. The four units are expected to be completed in early 2017.

Ann Arbor-based Locavorious made its name selling subscriptions to frozen, locally sourced produce. Now, it's moving into the blueberry business. ...Well, providing local blueberries to U-M cafeterias. It's recently wrapped pilot program delivered over 7000 pounds.