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Arts and Culture
Saline art center pursues "more vibrant downtown" in expanded new location
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Study considers new improvements for Washtenaw Avenue in Ypsi, Ypsi Township, Pittsfield Township
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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Kids and Education
Ypsi school and library gardens bring education outside
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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Private-public partnerships accelerate completion of county's Border-to-Border Trail
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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Community Development
From redevelopment to coffee shops, here's what Ypsi Township residents envision for their future
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Community Development
Ypsi's East Cross Street named one of America's "Great Places"
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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West Cross Street business owners envision higher-profile future for their "forgotten" district
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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Economic Development
Ypsi Township plots commercial revitalization for Michigan Avenue and Ecorse corridors
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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
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FIRST LOOK: Inside the historic church set to become Ypsi's newest performance venue
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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Thursday, April 5, 2018
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