New Potential Tenant Announced For Thompson Block
A nationally-recognized local brewer of organic tea and beer has signed a letter of intent to move into the Thompson Block in Ypsilanti's Depot Town. Unity Vibration currently operates out of a...
View ArticleMichigan Elvisfest Returns To Ypsilanti
It may be 35 years since his death, but Elvis fans still flock to a wide variety of events celebrating the "King." Outside of Graceland the place to be this weekend is the 15th annual Michigan...
View ArticleLocal Community Group Hopes To Raise $50k By End Of February
Michigan Economic Development Corporation to provide matching funds, if goal is met on time. One final push is being made to raise the funds necessary to re-open Ypsilanti's Freighthouse, this year....
View ArticleDeadline Looming For Donations To Upgrade The Ypsilanti Freighthouse
With four days left, The Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse have $2,000 left to raise.
View ArticleStop And Play A Piano In The Street, Piano's 'Round Town In Depot Town
Don't be surprised if you hear pianos being played around the city of Ypsilanti during the next few weeks. You'll see them where you least expect it.
View ArticleHow Should The Ypsilanti Downtown Tax (TIF) Funds Be Spent?
The conversation on funding for the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority will soon come to conclusion. Ypsilanti City Council next week, is expected to make a decision on how to spend an expected...
View ArticleYpsilanti DDA Plans To Help Fund Possible Depot Town Train Stop
Funding for a Depot Town stop on a new Amtrak rail line could be closer to reality.
View ArticleFirst Steps For A Depot Town Passenger Rail Stop Approved By MDOT
The Michigan Department of Transportation has approved a passenger rail stop in Ypsilanti.
View ArticleYpsilanti Officials To Discuss The Closure Of North Grove and North Park Streets
Ypsilanti officials are seeking the public’s opinion on closing North Grove and North Park streets to vehicle traffic.
View ArticleDepot Town Residents Concerned Over Timeline Of Street Closures
Ypsilanti officials met with Depot Town residents to hear concerns over a plan to close two streets in the neighborhood to build the city's first passenger rail stop in decades.
View ArticleWashtenaw Residents May Have New Amtrak Stop Ready By 2017
Residents in Washtenaw County could have another Amtrak stop next year.
View ArticleAmtrak Stop In Ypsilanti Continues To Take Shape
The City of Ypsilanti continues to move forward with plans to construct an Amtrak stop platform.
View ArticleYpsilanti's Maiz Restaurant Builds A Wall Of Stories
Beatriz Vargas is the general manager of Maiz Mexican Cantina in Ypsilanti and came up with an idea to build a wall of stories and sentiments about what it means to immigrants.
View ArticleArt & Soul: The Culinary Arts - What's Cooking In The Washtenaw County...
Zingerman’s just reopened their refurbished creamery on Plaza Drive. Now called " Cream Top Shop ," it features an expanded retail space that includes seating. In addition to eating lunch or a snack,...
View ArticleAn Artistic Way To Uplift The Community By Creating Wings
There are many ways to try and uplift a community, and several Washtenaw County artists are trying to do that by creating and installing wings around town. I spoke with some of the wing creators and...
View ArticleOn The Ground-Ypsi: An Invigorated Depot Town
Each week, WEMU is sitting down with Brianna Kelly from Concentrate Media to discuss their latest work on the "On The Ground Ypsilanti" project. Today, the focus is on the folks who are helping...
View ArticleYpsilanti Restaurant Offers Free Thanksgiving Day Meals To Give Back To The...
Thanksgiving is typically a time when family and friends get together, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have that experience. An Ypsilanti restaurant is offering free Thanksgiving dinners...
View ArticleNew Signs Will Highlight African-American History In Ypsilanti
As part of our Black History Month coverage, we’re taking a closer look at a project in Ypsilanti, that once completed, will highlight African-American history in that area.
View ArticleMichigan Firehouse Museum In Ypsilanti Celebrates 20th Anniversary
For as long as we’ve had settlements and communities, firefighters have been at work to protect residents in times of emergency. While at first, citizens and neighbors volunteered to help douse a blaze...
View Article#OTGYpsi: 734 Brewing Company Seeks To Shake Up Craft Beer Industry
Craft beer has become a major industry in Michigan, but it's been mostly run by white males. A new brewery opening in Ypsilanti's Depot Town seeks to change that. In this week's "On the Ground-Ypsi,"...
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