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The City of Ypsilanti has a lot to celebrate in the new year. It is celebrating its 200th birthday with bicentennial activities planned throughout the year. The "On the Ground Ypsilanti" feature has been on hiatus since the untimely passing of Lisa Barry. Now, it returns with WEMU’s Cathy Shafran at the helm, once again bringing you the stories of and about the city and its residents. In the first edition of 2023, Cathy will be joined by Concentrate Media partner, Rylee Barnsdale, to discuss plans for getting the community involved in the activities. And, local historian Evan Milan will share some great Ypsi history!

May is mental health awareness month. Unfortunately, there is stigma still attached to mental health issues. There is inspiration to be had when progress is made, However, much of it comes from the sad and true stories of those who have suffered most. On "Washtenaw United" this week, WEMU’s David Fair discusses mental health, addiction and the loss of a son with Collyer Smith. Collyer is a member of the Ann Arbor Rotary Club and serves as the Rotary District’s chair of its mental health initiatives, including the “Stop the Stigma” campaign.

Election bills are heading to the governor’s desk after lawmakers reached a deal this week. Colin Jackson has more.

Absentee ballots are now officially available at city and township clerk's offices across Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health awareness has become a greater focus throughout the country. The pandemic has exacerbated a number of such issues for people. Students seem to have been particularly affected. WEMU's David Fair checks in with Erin Goldman, a counselor and clinical non-case manager at Washtenaw Community College, and Rachel Barsch, WCC's student activities supervisor, to look at the changes and what lay ahead.

One of the most closely watched races leading up to the primary election was for Ypsilanti mayor. the race featured current mayor Lois Allen-Richardson, former city councilman Anthony Morgan and Mayor Pro-tem Nicole Brown. With nearly 65% of the vote, Brown moved on to the November ballot. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss her plans for the upcoming general election.

It was a largely uneventful primary for a number of the townships in Washtenaw County, with most races uncontested. In the two contested races, one incumbent won while the other lost. .

Shink wins Democratic primary in 14th District and Price wins GOP primary in 15th District

Redistricting has changed the way Washtenaw County will be represented in the Michigan House. Here are the how the primary elections panned out as the campaigns now turn toward November.

For District 6 in the Washtenaw County Commission race, there is a Democratic primary tomorrow that pits a three-term incumbent against a first-term Ypsilanti City Councilwoman. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has a preview.