On the Ground Ypsilanti is an “embedded journalism” program covering the city and township of Ypsilanti. It is supported by Ann Arbor SPARK, the Center for Health and Research Transformation, Destination Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Engage @ EMU, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, and Washtenaw ISD.
The Ann Arbor Sports Commission is kicking off the summer with two big sporting events in the Ypsilanti area. The first, wrapping up July 4, is the USA Artistic Swimming (formerly known as “synchronized swimming”) Junior Olympics, held at Eastern Michigan University’s Jones Natatorium. The other is the return of the RowFest National Championship on Ford Lake in Ypsi Township July 10-19. Both events are bringing thousands of athletes and their families to the greater Ypsilanti area.
Meaghan Hughes, director of the sports commission, says the swim event alone brought about 1,000 athletes to town. Turnout will likely be larger for RowFest, an annual signature event organized by USRowing, the national governing body for rowing. The sports commission has been working with local businesses to make sure that athletes and their families know where they can get out and take in local food, arts, and culture…