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Champions for Change work toward breaking down walls in Washtenaw County
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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After losing son to gun violence, Ypsi couple launches nonprofit to engage youth in arts education
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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Ypsi residents launch community-minded group for roller-skating enthusiasts
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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From porch food pantries to produce distributions, grassroots efforts address pandemic-era food need
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Ypsilanti District Library creates and distributes self-care kits to help patrons relieve stress
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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"Getting Real About Race" event challenges Washtenaw County to identify and address racial disparity
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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Study finds disparate COVID-19 impacts on jobs, housing, and more for Ypsi-area residents of color
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Local edit-a-thon events aim to inject diversity into Wikipedia entries
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Y-Fi youth social art movement adapts to COVID by building community partnerships in Ypsi
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Ypsi-based Hero Nation to launch new initiative and highlight nerd culture's impact in virtual event
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Annual Washtenaw women's business group forum to focus on "redesigning the paradigm" for next decade
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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U-M Clements Library contributes historic maps to national project examining city growth
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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SolarYpsi celebrates 15th year with ambitious plan for solar installations on 100 Ypsi homes
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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