Ypsilanti Township

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners took up the issue of funding the organization Barrier Busters during Wednesday night's meeting. Barrier Busters is a group of more than 100 social service agencies that provide emergency funding to Washtenaw County residents in need. WEMU's Josh Hakala explains.

Two Washtenaw County attorneys advanced to the general election in a bid to become the next 14-A District Court Judge. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, Fawn Armstrong and Karl Barr move on to the November ballot.

On this post-election Wednesday, we talk public transportation. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority asked voters to approve a five-year, 2.38 mill tax levy to expand services and help meet climate and economic equity goals in the community. AAATA CEO Matt Carpenter discussed the plans with WEMU's David Fair.

The Democratic race for the 5th District County Commission seat includes three candidates who feel they know the best way to serve their constituents. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has a preview.

A new state House Seat including Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township has shaped up with a crowded field in the Democratic primary. WEMU's Cathy Shafran takes a look at those candidates.

While there has been progress in the effort to remove the historic Peninsular Paper Dam from the Huron River in Ypsilanti, there are a group of folks continuing to argue against such action. The Friends of Peninsular Park contend the cost of removal is exorbitant, and, for less money, the dam could be returned to function and produce hydroelectric power. They also argue sediment contamination could spread downriver into Ford Lake that would adversely impact wildlife habitat. Tricia Mora is a board member of the group, and she provides the group's perspective in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

Expanding access to meaningful STEM Education: That's the mission behind UniteSTEM in Ypsilanti. The non-profit describes education as "an adventure," and it wants to create real-world career opportunities by working with local kids and giving them access to the tools required to be a success. UniteSTEM co-founder, Frank Norton, provides an insider's look at the program in this week's "On the Ground-Ypsi" with WEMU's David Fair and Concentrate Media's Sarah Rigg.

Nestled on the eastern side of Ypsilanti Township is a neighborhood park that is largely grass-covered and is an underutilized resource. That is changing.…

Childhood trauma, if not addressed properly, can have terrible, long-term effects. In many situations, law enforcement is involved, and that can intensify…

For this week's "On The Ground Ypsi," WEMU's Lisa Barry and Sarah Rigg from Concentrate Media talk with Peter Sanderson from the Washtenaw County Parks…