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Development News Habitat for Humanity homeowner-to-be Regina Young (center) stands with Women Build volunteers who are working on her future home. Community Development

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley marks 20 years of Women Build projects with Ypsi Township build

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 16, 2022
Innovation News Ypsilanti International Elementary School students created this design for a new billboard in downtown Ypsilanti. Kids and Education

Ypsi third-graders design new downtown welcome billboard celebrating diversity

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 9, 2022
Longform Shonne Draw, Zawadi Draw, and Bunny Arbaugh at Auntie Yvonne's Community Free Store. Community Development

Ypsi Township mom turns pain into purpose with free thrift shop

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 2, 2022
Innovation News A still from a Front Runner film. Entrepreneurship

Boise- and L.A.-based video production company expands to Ypsilanti

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 2, 2022
Innovation News The Cooperative Orchard of Ypsilanti's new vice president, Gary Bey, and president, Noah Rucker. Community Development

Cooperative Orchard of Ypsilanti changes leadership to better reflect surrounding neighborhood

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 23, 2022
Innovation News SummerWorks seeks to provide paid, on-the-job training opportunities to 100 young adults this summer. Economic Development

SummerWorks program seeks to pair Washtenaw County youth with employers for paid summer jobs

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 16, 2022
Innovation News A new grant will allow Food Gatherers to complete countless "dashes" for a year. Healthy Communities

Food Gatherers partners with DoorDash to offer free food delivery for homebound residents

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 16, 2022
Innovation News Cover art for Muriel Rukeyser's "Houdini" (Paris Press, 2002). Arts and Culture

Staged readings of "Houdini" musical to bring awareness to EMU's Muriel Rukeyser Living Archive

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 9, 2022
Development News A rendering of the proposed development at 845 and 945 W. Clark Rd. in Ypsilanti. Community Development

Ypsi seeks community benefits ordinance committee members for new affordable housing development

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 2, 2022
Innovation News A flyer for "Just a Kid From Ypsi." Kids and Education

"Just a Kid From Ypsi" event to feature Ypsi natives discussing their professional paths

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 26, 2022
Innovation News A graphic promoting the Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund's application period. Sustainability

New fund seeks applications as it prepares to distribute $100,000 to local Black farmers

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 19, 2022
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