City of Ypsilanti

For the second time in a month, a police chief in Washtenaw County has resigned. Last month, it was Ann Arbor’s police chief. This week comes word that Ypsilanti’s police chief is stepping down. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran reports.

The City of Ypsilanti is placing a moratorium on new marijuana businesses. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Ypsilanti City Council is planning to voice its opposition to red light traffic cameras at Tuesday night’s meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted to approve $3.6 million to help create an affordable housing development on North Park Street in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

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.

Reccently, Ashanti Allona Harris fell short in her effort to fill a 3rd Ward vacancy by winning appointment to Ypsilanti City Council. Now, she'll try and earn that seat in the November general election. WEMU's Josh Hakala explains.

There are three candidates seeking to serve as the Mayor of Ypsilanti in a runoff to be decided in August. All three have experience as elected officials, and all agree they have a good working relationship and similar goals and aspirations for the city. That leads some to beg the question: Why run against one another? WEMU’s Josh Hakala went in search of the answer.

Ypsilanti City Council voted Tuesday night to table a public hearing on a proposed affordable housing development until its August 9th meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

An edited video is circulating online that misrepresents Ypsilanti Mayor Lois Allen-Richardson’s views on abortion. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.

Evan Sweet was chosen to fill the open seat on the Ypsilanti City Council Thursday night. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more on the proceedings.