Michigan Poet Laureate Visit with Dr. Melba Boyd
Spend a Saturday afternoon with Michigan's new Poet Laureate, Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd! She will be joined by local poet and community organizer Leslie McGraw, as well as Ypsilanti's own Youth Poet Laureate, Ruth Mella. They will read their poems, have a group conversation, and answer questions.
Annual Ballard Street Festival
Mark your calendars for a full day of family fun at the Annual Ballard Street Festival on Saturday, August 30th from 10 AM to 6 PM in Ypsilanti, Michigan! This […]
3rd Annual Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration
The Ypsilanti Juneteenth main celebration will be on Saturday June 17, 2023 from 11-9 p.m. held in the parking lot behind Puffer Red's in downtown Ypsilanti. There are a line up scheduled events starting on June 16 ending on June 18 that will feature activities for the youth, live performance, food, vendors, and informational tables where we will be with the Elbert Williams Voting Corner for its first tabling event. This event you do not want to miss, so come out and stop by our table!
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A few years ago, I conducted an interview while on the assignment to cover a Christmas Tree lighting celebration recently. Here’s the Exclusive Interview that made my day: Three-year-old Judah […]
Nobody Does it Alone
I covered a story once about a program called Meals on Wheels in Ypsilanti. It was a timely reminder that nobody is as independent as they think they are. We […]