On the Ground

Longform Parkridge Summer Learning Experiences students present their projects. Kids and Education

From oral history to fishing, kids share highlights of Parkridge Summer Learning Experience in Ypsi

Sarah RiggMonday, August 11, 2025
Innovation News Students and staff at HighScope. Kids and Education

Ypsi school research plays a role in case against cutting or eliminating Head Start program

Sarah RiggTuesday, August 5, 2025
Innovation News An 826michigan writing tutoring session at Beezy's in Ypsilanti in 2013. Kids and Education

Nonprofit 826michigan moves to Ypsi with plans to create 25,000 new writers by 2030

Lee Van RothWednesday, July 30, 2025
Innovation News A "bag tree" of cloth bags for people to borrow at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market is one example of how Ypsi businesses and organizations are already encouraging plastic-free living. Sustainability

Event challenges Ypsi residents to use no plastic for 5 days

Sarah RiggMonday, July 28, 2025
Longform Chocolate Croissants at B-Cubed Bakery. Entrepreneurship

3 Ypsi bakeries have opened in the past 2 years, and owners see "room for all of us to thrive"

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 9, 2025
Longform The inaugural meeting of the Ypsi Fine Arts Club. Arts and Culture

Ypsilanti Fine Arts Club celebrates 2 years of supportive community for local artists

Lee Van RothTuesday, June 24, 2025
Longform Kara Inmon, Darius Smith, and J.B. Ricks at the Food Folks Fun studio in Ypsi. Entrepreneurship

New Ypsi-based podcast network aims to uplift local community and neighboring businesses

Lee Van RothWednesday, June 18, 2025
Innovation News A flyer for Lattes and Bouquets. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi cafe to feature "flower bar" for attendees to build their own bouquets

Lee Van RothTuesday, June 17, 2025
Longform A Michigan Technological University booth at Safe Demo Day at the American Center for Mobility. Technology and Innovation

American Center for Mobility's Demo Day highlights new tech, expanded facility scope

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 11, 2025
Longform Ypsi Pride 2025 attendees. Diversity

Photo essay: Ypsi Pride 2025

Lee Van Roth, Doug Coombe, and Patrick DunnTuesday, June 10, 2025
Feature Story Author Jahshua Treadwell stands at the site of a future community center in Superior Township. Community Development

Community members weigh in on new community center coming to Superior Township

Jahshua TreadwellMonday, June 9, 2025
Longform Cheers to Queers founders Marisa Quiery and Danya Youssef-Agha. Community Development

Ypsi organizations rally to support LGBTQ+ community in challenging times

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 3, 2025
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