Downtown Ypsilanti

Avalon Housing has been given the green light to go ahead with an affordable housing development project near downtown Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The University of Michigan Ypsilanti Health Center is officially opening its doors Monday at its newest location. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

This year is a big step for the Ypsilanti Farmers Market as it starts its outdoor season at a new, larger venue on South Washington Boulevard. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Dzanc House in Ypsilanti is a home and hub for literary and cultural arts programming for all ages. For this week's "On the Ground Ypsi," Rylee Barnsdale spoke with creative director Amanda May Moore about the latest program offerings and a new artist-in-residency program.

Ypsilanti residents no longer have to wonder and wait as the downtown location of the Ypsilanti District Library on Michigan Avenue reopens today after a series of delays. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

Later this month, there is going to be a celebration of artistic endeavor in Ypsilanti! It will include a one-of-a-kind processional from the Riverside Arts Center to the Freighthouse in Depot Town. On this week's “On the Ground Ypsi,” Rylee Barnsdale spoke with UMS community and audience programs manager Justine Sedky about the partnerships that will bring to life the creativity of the community on April 19th.

As spring approaches, we all look forward to the sense of renewal the season brings. In Ypsilanti, a renewal of a different sort is already underway. As we hear from WEMU’s John Stockwell, it comes in the form of an historically popular eatery.

A state grant is being used to help revitalize a long vacant storefront in downtown Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Ypsilanti-based residential real estate company Yarrow hopes to uplift local business in downtown Ypsi with its recent purchase of 114 West Michigan Avenue. This building was formerly occupied by the Unicorn Feed and Supply Gift Shop and is currently home to the event venue Yours Truly. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale was joined by Yarrow co-founder Dylan Cinti to talk about this expansion and what it means for both his company and for Ypsilanti's downtown spaces and small business owners.

After a long night, the Ypsilanti City Council on Tuesday tabled a resolution directing the City Manager to use all appropriate resources, including a police presence to ensure a safe downtown. Protests at an earlier meeting forced it to be shut down. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.