Ypsilanti’s Growing Hope celebrates 11 years (PHOTO GALLERY)
Washtenaw Now newsThursday, June 05, 2014 By Leslie McGrawSpecial to the Ypsilanti Courier YPSILANTI — Hundreds of residents came out to tour the 1.4 acre space at 922 Michigan Avenue […]
Thankful Thursdays Spring Edition
As I often remind myself, Thanksgiving is a mindset. Today is the first of May, The National Day of Prayer, and…Thankful Thursday! Each Thursday in May, I will focus on […]
DEXTER: Annual Maple syrup tree tapping marks first sign of spring
Dexter Leader newsTuesday, March 11, 2014 Leslie McGrawFor Heritage MediaTwitter: @LesGo4It Hudson Mills Metro Park was one of several local parks that began giving tours of local tree tapping this […]
In Celebration of International Women’s Day
Happy International’s Women’s Day!! Yesterday I attended the Women of Color Taskforce Career Conference at the University of Michigan. The keynote presenter, Mae Jemison, said leaders must have two qualities: […]
YPSILANTI: Bowlers help raise money for local mentoring group
Ypsilanti Courier newsWednesday, March 05, 2014 Leslie McGraw,For Heritage MediaTwitter: @LesGo4It More than 65 bowlers came out to the 2nd Annual Mentor 2 Youth Bowling for Charity event at Colonial […]
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP: Dozens take leap into cold for charity
ypsilanti couriernewsThursday, February 20, 2014 By Leslie McGrawFor Heritage Media Around 70 people dove into the frigid waters of Ford Lake recently to raise money for some good causes. A […]
YPSILANTI: Top brew teams compete at Rat Fest 2014 (updated with contest winners)
Ypsilanti Courier newsWednesday, January 29, 2014 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It Nearly 300 beer enthusiasts came out sample some of the best brews at the sixth annual Rat Fest Saturday afternoon. […]
YPSILANTI: Mittenfest a ‘good fit’ for 826 Michigan
Ypsilanti Courier newsWednesday, January 08, 2014 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It Painters, musicians, singers, and writers were showcased on Sunday, Dec. 29 at Woodruff’s in Ypsilanti’s historic depot town for the […]
YPSILANTI: Holiday tour and downtown stroll shares history and benefits of Meals on Wheels
Ypsilanti Courier newsWednesday, December 25, 2013 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It Volunteers and community residents came out during a snowy weekend on Dec. 14 and 15 to embark on an organized […]
YPSILANTI: Music Fest showcases talent from new groups
Ypsilanti Courier newsSaturday, December 07, 2013 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It Ypsilanti music lovers were given a glimpse of what’s coming down the pipeline at YpsiFest 9, featured 36 new and […]
YPSILANTI: Depot Town ushers in holiday season
Ypsilanti Courier newsThursday, December 12, 2013 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It A group of 25 to 30 community residents gathered around Santa and his helpers to light a Christmas tree in […]
YPSILANTI: Depot Town ushers in holiday season
Ypsilanti Courier newsThursday, December 12, 2013 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It A group of 25 to 30 community residents gathered around Santa and his helpers to light a Christmas tree in […]
Giving Tuesday was a Success
Yesterday, was Giving Tuesday. So far, local results are showing: *COTS (Coalition of Temporary Shelter in Detroit, Michigan) received a $25,000 donation from someone who was inspired by Giving Tuesday. * ATAMI […]
Giving Tuesday
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ANN ARBOR: Bookbound open mic event focuses on poetry and community
By Leslie McGrawFor Heritage Media, Nov. 26, 2013 ANN ARBOR — Bookbound bookstore held its first Open Mic poetry event on Nov. 14 showcasing the talent of six local poets […]
YPSILANTI: Bikers gather at Corner Brewery for annual ride
Ypsilanti Courier newsThursday, November 14, 2013 By Leslie McGrawFor Heritage Media More than 100 bicyclists of all abilities gathered at the Corner Brewery Oct. 13 for the 7th Annual Bike […]
ANN ARBOR: Inaugural open mic event to be held at bookstore
Nov. 14, 2013 ANN ARBOR — Bookbound Bookstore, a new independent community bookstore, will launch its first open mic poetry event from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The store is […]
ANN ARBOR: NAACP hosts Freedom Fund Dinner
Ypsilanti Courier newsMonday, November 11, 2013 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It The Ann Arbor Branch of the NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Dinner Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Ann Arbor […]
Making Strides for Survival
2013 Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk, a set on Flickr. I walked my first survivor walk about 12 years ago in memoriam of my great aunt who passed away […]
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP: Bethesda event supports schools
Ypsilanti Courier newsFriday, September 13, 2013 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It Bethesda Church hosted the fourth annual Praise in the Parking Lot on Sunday, Sept. 8. This year’s focus was “Back […]