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The University Musical Society is bringing Detroit-based saxophonist Marcus Elliot and his seven-piece band to Ypsilanti this weekend. His upcoming concerts will be a celebration of Ypsilanti's history of being a refuge for Black Americans going all the way back to the 1830's. Elliot gives a preview of his performance in a conversation with WEMU's Michael Jewett.

This summer, the first units of a housing development near Ypsilanti’s Depot Town will open. With the name “Dorsey Estates”, it will honor a beloved champion of housing access in the city. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The city of Ypsilanti broke ground on a 46-unit housing development on North Park Street in Depot Town today. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

An affordable housing development in the Depot Town area of Ypsilanti took another step toward reality Wednesday night. 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.

There’s a new restaurant in Ypsilanti located in a refurbished historic building in Depot Town on the site of the old Thompson Block building first built…

Though many of Ypsilanti's hair businesses suffered financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the loyalty of their long-term customers has helped many of…

Construction of accessible fishing and kayaking facilities at Ypsilanti's Frog Island could be in the works. A grant application will be presented at this…

Starting Monday, November 2nd, the City of Ypsilanti will start enforcing new parking time limits in Depot Town. That includes signage that alerts drivers…

As the oldest professor at Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Nelson Amos says it was the current pandemic that finally convinced him it was time to retire.…