Ypsilanti

Dedicated city planning in creating more accessible bicycle routes in Ypsilanti has led the community to be recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bronze-Level Bicycling-Friendly Community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Young Black men face many challenges in their lives, and that can take a toll on their mental health. Plus, there’s a high level of stigma concerning Black men and their mental health. So, Packard Health in Ypsilanti established the "Healing Brothers United" program, which brings these young men together and provide mental health resources. Lee Van Roth discussed the program and what it hopes to achieve with Packard Behavioral Health Program Manager Santinio Jones.

The City of Ypsilanti is asking the local community for help naming the vehicles in its snowplow fleet. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

This morning, Ypsilanti Community High School will pay tribute to its educators, both past and present. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The name of the man shot and killed by Washtenaw County deputies has been released. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) kicks off Black History Month with "Hustle Your Heart Out," an immersive evening that blends cultural heritage with a focus on health and literacy. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Henry “H.P.” Jacobs played a pivotal role in Ypsilanti’s Black history in the mid-1800s. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Ypsilanti has been selected as one of six communities participating in Recast City's Recast Leaders Program, a new Southeastern Michigan cohort focused on strengthening local economies through small-scale manufacturing and product-based businesses. Lee Van Roth was joined by Recast City founder/CEO Ilana Preuss to discuss why Ypsilanti was selected for the program and what this work could mean for local businesses and residents.

The Ypsilanti City Council will vote on a resolution tonight seeking more information about last month’s standoff on West Cross Street. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

It’s Black History Month, and in honor of this historic occasion, we speak with Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan. She shares her childhood dreams of becoming an educator to her current role as principal of Ypsilanti Community High School. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with Dr. Harris-Hugan about her journey and challenges as a Black woman in education and the inspiration she has imparted to her students.