Water Street Redevelopment Area

The city of Ypsilanti has hired a consultant to help them navigate the development of Water Street. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The development of Water Street has been on the wish list of Ypsilanti politicians and residents for decades. Last night, two developers made their pitches on their vision for the vacant downtown area. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council says it needs more time to examine its marijuana ordinance. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council held their annual goals meeting. This is required so that the city can set priorities and shape the direction for the 2023 budget. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

When Ypsilanti mayoral candidate Nicole Brown was declared the winner of the Democratic primary in August, many thought that was the end of the race. With Ypsilanti being a heavily Democratic area, the primary winner often runs unopposed in the November general election. That is not the case this year. Community organizer Amber Fellows is running as a non-partisan candidate, and Mark Alan King is seeking the office on the Libertarian ticket. WEMU’s Josh Hakala looks at the race in this extended report.

The vacant property on Water Street in downtown Ypsilanti has received $4.3-million from the state. The money will cover the costs of cleaning up contamination with the hopes of attracting a developer. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

Part of the findings of an outside investigation into a trip to China taken by four City of Ypsilanti officials has been released.Over 1,500 pages of…

As the clock ticks towards the expiration of a development proposal for the Water Street property in Ypsilanti, 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry spoke to Ypsilanti…

The mayors of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti shared updates on their cities during an Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber gathering Wednesday.Ann Arbor Mayor…

Ypsilanti City Manager Ralph Lange says a report by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority showing a potential health threat to future residents…