Ypsilanti

Several places around Washtenaw County will be offering free food and good company to those in need this Thanksgiving. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story about one of those locations.

The Ypsilanti City Council will hold its organizational meeting tonight as it prepares for the upcoming year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, or SEMCOG, has awarded the City of Ypsilanti a nearly $163,000 grant for pedestrian improvements to Harriet Street. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority (DDA) have opened up bids for construction planners to renovate the Ballard Street Parking Lot. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

This past October marked the 30th anniversary of the Eastern Michigan University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center. The staff has been celebrating by reflecting on the center's impact on the EMU campus and greater Ypsilanti community. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discussed the center's history and future with EMU history and philosophy professor, Dr. Kate Mehuron.

The Ypsilanti Warming Center reopened Wednesday providing a free place to stay warm during the colder months. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

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.

The Ypsilanti City Council heard an update Tuesday night regarding the cleanup of the lead and PCB contaminants at the Water Street parcel and when redevelopment might be able to take place. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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.

Washtenaw County officials recently finalized the purchase of the 26-acre plot of land the former Cheney Elementary School sat on with the intent to build a state-of-the-art community and recreation center in the school's place, leading some Ypsilanti residents wondering how this new initiative will uphold the legacy of Willow Run Schools, as well as the school's namesake. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discusses everything that led to this project becoming a reality with Ypsilanti Community Schools trustee Jeanice Townsend.