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Development News The June 22 groundbreaking ceremony for the B2B Trail in Frog Island Park. Transportation

B2B Trail breaks ground in Frog Island Park, with other improvements planned in Ypsi area

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 01, 2020
Feature Story Growing Hope staff have been using a contactless system to transfer groceries to customers' cars at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market. Community Development

COVID-19, Midland flood prompt community leaders to center resiliency in vision for Ypsi's future

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
Innovation News Teens in the "COVID Happened - So Now What?" discussion were prompted to draw a picture of anything that was on their minds. Participant Asiya Hurt drew this in response. Kids and Education

Corner Health Center launches online discussion series for teens with conversation on COVID

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
Feature Story Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton presents a briefing on the incident during which a sheriff's deputy punched Sha'Teina Grady El in the head. Community Development

Advisory board seeks community input on May 26 sheriff's deputy incident in Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 16, 2020
Innovation News Food Gatherers will sponsor 22 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites for children in Washtenaw County from June 22-Aug. 28. Healthy Communities

Food Gatherers expands summer food program to meet increased demand

Emily BendaTuesday, June 16, 2020
Innovation News Victor Swanson, owner of A Taste of Soul by Biggie's on Ypsi's South Side. Entrepreneurship

Grassroots "Buy Black Friday" campaign aims to boost Black-owned business in Ypsi area

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 10, 2020
Feature Story A map of Michigan eviction filing rates. Community Development

U-M report on Michigan evictions makes recommendations to avoid "looming pandemic eviction crisis"

Patrick DunnTuesday, June 09, 2020
Feature Story COVID-19 Business Impact Report Entrepreneurship

Report shows major losses, stark racial disparity in COVID-19's impact on Washtenaw County business

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 03, 2020
Development News Construction on West Cross Street. Transportation

Summer-long project to add bike lane, update utilities on West Cross Street

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 03, 2020
Feature Story Groundcover logo Community Development

Drive seeks old cell phones for poor and homeless people to use during pandemic

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 20, 2020
Feature Story Ypsilanti YMCA Summer Day Camp, 2019. Kids and Education

Ypsi-area summer camps retool offerings in response to COVID-19

Sarah RiggTuesday, May 19, 2020
Feature Story Growing Hope client Teria Moore-Berry recently received several containers for gardening. Sustainability

Growing Hope expands home gardening program to serve Ypsilanti seniors, people with disabilities

Sarah RiggTuesday, May 19, 2020
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