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Feature Story Cherisa Allen. Healthy Communities

For many Ypsi-area residents, recognition of racism as a public health issue is long overdue

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
Feature Story Tricia McTague, an associate professor of sociology at EMU and member of EMU's volunteer sewing cohort, sews masks. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti city residents encouraged to apply for COVID-19 care packages while supplies last

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 17, 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 EMU students playing games at an esports event. Kids and Education

EMU launches esports program to build community, highlight gaming industry success stories

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 03, 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 We the People Opportunity Farm manager Marly Spieser-Schneider and executive director Melvin Parson. Community Development

Ypsi nonprofits find new ways to address community needs during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 13, 2020
Feature Story Be a Concentrate Champion Community Development

Local journalism is in crisis. Concentrate needs your help.

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 06, 2020
Feature Story Ypsi resident Jeremy Allen and his kids visit Allen's wife, a nurse, who is under precautionary self-quarantine at a hotel. Arts and Culture

Ypsilanti Coronavirus Digital Archive project aims to document everyday life during a pandemic

Sarah RiggMonday, May 04, 2020
Feature Story A mailing sent to residents of the 48197 and 48198 ZIP codes, encouraging census participation. Community Development

COVID-19 outbreak prompts new strategies to promote census participation in Ypsilanti

Sarah RiggTuesday, April 21, 2020
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