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Innovation News Friends In Deed staffers Carla Wilson, Nikia Smith, Sarah Thornburg, and Elisa Guyton. Healthy Communities

After disastrous leak, Ypsi Township nonprofit seeks help to provide furniture to those in need

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 17, 2024
Longform Linda Mealing at the NWWNA Community Garden. Healthy Communities

New oral history project spotlights stories of Ypsi's farmers and gardeners

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 10, 2024
Innovation News Brian Banks (right) interviews Brian Vincent Rhodes on the Your Career Day YouTube channel. Kids and Education

Ypsi man curates nonprofit archive of "career day"-style interviews to inspire young people

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 10, 2024
Feature Story Liberty FInancial Services founder Eboney Byrne. Entrepreneurship

Empathy is the secret ingredient in this Ypsi woman's financial services business

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 20, 2023
Longform Keith Ragland (right) leading a podcasting workshop at Elevation Youth Corps with Elleona Ragland and Skyler Shaw-Hillman. Entrepreneurship

From solving mobility problems to creating streetwear, Ypsilanti-area youth explore entrepreneurship

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 13, 2023
Longform A tarantula at the EMU tarantula lab. Kids and Education

EMU students' tarantula research in Colorado breaks new ground

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
Innovation News Show Love Saturdays founder Gordon "Big" Dooley shows off wares from his business, Husky Life. Entrepreneurship

New weekly holiday pop-up market in Ypsi spotlights diverse local businesses

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
Longform Rachel Blistein at Original Moxie. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi Township's new "Beauty Block" of businesses support each other and their community

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 29, 2023
Feature Story The former Cheney Elementary School in Ypsilanti Township, possible future home of a community center. Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: Reworking the Ypsilanti area to better meet young people's needs

Jahshua TreadwellWednesday, November 29, 2023
Innovation News Marquan Jackson at the YCS Clothes Closet in 2018. Healthy Communities

Ypsi-area organizations band together to keep vulnerable residents warm

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 29, 2023
Longform More than 500 students, staff, teachers, and volunteers participated in a Mental Health Fair and Walk at Detroit’s University Prep Art & Design Middle High School in October. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide

Monique BedfordTuesday, November 28, 2023
Longform Khadi Faye outside of Khadi's Cuisine. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi's newest restaurants include West African cuisine, Mexican grill, and "big burgers"

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 22, 2023
Feature Story "Beyond the Mask" by Jah'Niya Treadwell. Arts and Culture

Voices of Youth: Going "Beyond the Mask" of young people's emotions

Jah'Niya TreadwellWednesday, November 22, 2023
Innovation News An "Enlighten U" recording session. Kids and Education

New EMU podcast focuses on student mental health

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 22, 2023
Longform 734 Brewing Company COO and Jones Chance & Co owner Brian Jones-Chance. Entrepreneurship

From charity events to community building, Ypsi's small business owners give back

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 15, 2023
Feature Story "blaring silence" by Lola Khasnabis Upton. Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: Art about the isolating effects of quarantine

Lola Khasnabis UptonWednesday, November 15, 2023
Innovation News Kayia and Candye Hinton at the Hinton Real Estate Offices in downtown Ypsilanti. Community Development

Ypsi real estate agency's blog highlights history, culture of Ypsi area

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 15, 2023
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