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The University Musical Society is bringing Detroit-based saxophonist Marcus Elliot and his seven-piece band to Ypsilanti this weekend. His upcoming concerts will be a celebration of Ypsilanti's history of being a refuge for Black Americans going all the way back to the 1830's. Elliot gives a preview of his performance in a conversation with WEMU's Michael Jewett.
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This summer, the first units of a housing development near Ypsilanti’s Depot Town will open. With the name “Dorsey Estates”, it will honor a beloved champion of housing access in the city. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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The city of Ypsilanti broke ground on a 46-unit housing development on North Park Street in Depot Town today. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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An affordable housing development in the Depot Town area of Ypsilanti took another step toward reality Wednesday night. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted to approve $3.6 million to help create an affordable housing development on North Park Street in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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There’s a new restaurant in Ypsilanti located in a refurbished historic building in Depot Town on the site of the old Thompson Block building first built…
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Though many of Ypsilanti's hair businesses suffered financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the loyalty of their long-term customers has helped many of…
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Construction of accessible fishing and kayaking facilities at Ypsilanti's Frog Island could be in the works. A grant application will be presented at this…
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Starting Monday, November 2nd, the City of Ypsilanti will start enforcing new parking time limits in Depot Town. That includes signage that alerts drivers…
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As the oldest professor at Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Nelson Amos says it was the current pandemic that finally convinced him it was time to retire.…