Ypsilanti

The only primary race for Ypsilanti City Council was in the 3rd Ward. The unofficial margin of victory for the winner was only eight-votes.

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.

There is only one Ypsilanti City Council race to be decided on Tuesday. It’s in the 3rd ward between incumbent Evan Sweet and challenger Amber Fellows. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Rite Aid is closing nearly all of its stores in Michigan, including most in and around Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Early voting for the August 6th primary election begins on Saturday across Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Riverside Arts Center has revitalized its Artist-in-Residency program this year. The two artists serving in that capacity are about to mark the halfway point of their residency, and you’ll hear from one of them! Nick Azzaro sat down with Rylee Barnsdale to discuss the program, his art, education and what is still to come through the rest of the residency.

A proposed artist and music venue in Ypsilanti is closer to reality thanks to a brownfield grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Art Fair isn’t the only major event taking place in Washtenaw County. The annual "Thunder Over Michigan" Air Show is being held this weekend at Willow Run Airport. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority says it has an updated plan for the Ypsilanti Transit Center reconstruction project. We get that report from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.

Mental health among our youngsters has been a growing concern, particularly since the pandemic. Art is one of the outlets that allows for self-expression and communication. The Youth Arts Alliance is an Ypsilanti-based organization working throughout Michigan. It's making a difference in the overall well-being of its participants while building community. WEMU's David Fair takes a look at the program and its impacts with founding director, Heather Martin.