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The Ypsilanti City Council tonight will hear an update regarding the cleanup of the Water Street PCB contamination and hopefully move toward a redevelopment plan for the site. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

It’s hoped that calmer heads prevail at tonight’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting after one previously this month had to be shut down early due to protestors. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Tuesday night’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting was cut short as debate over a downtown safety resolution became too disruptive to continue. Police say one person was detained. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Safety concerns are an ongoing issue in downtown Ypsilanti, and at least once city council member wants to see more done. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A group of Ypsilanti residents have appeared to have gathered enough signatures to place a charter amendment on the November ballot eliminating the partisan primary for city races. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ypsilanti has approved giving FedUp Ministries $50,000 to help serve the less fortunate, but it took a little while to get there. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti 2nd Ward Councilman Patrick McLean says he’ll introduce a budget stabilization package at tonight’s City Council meeting to help prevent future shortfalls. We hear more from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.

To balance the budget as it’s presented, the city will need $3.6 million additional dollars from its general fund balance. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

As officials for the City of Ypsilanti works on its next budget, concerns are being raised regarding its fund balance account. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.