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Shooting in apartment complex off Leforge Road

An apartment complex, located at 1427 Leforge Road, was the location of a shooting that occurred Sept. 6 around 10:15 p.m.

Mayor Bashert and City Manager Frances McMullan

Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert and City Manager Frances McMullan hear from members of the community at the city's first public input meeting on gun violence July 23.

Ypsilanti Police Chief Tony DeGiusti

Ypsilanti Police Chief Tony DeGiusti addressed the audience at the July 23 public input meeting discussing gun violence.

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Eastern Michigan University Sign

Resources for students facing housing instability are lacking at Eastern Michigan University.

EMU Halle Library

Ramone Williams, who was homeless from 2015 to 2016 while attending EMU, would sometimes sleep in the library. All buildings on campus were locked during winter break, leaving some students with no place to go.

Former homeless student Ramone Williams

Ramone Williams used his grandmother as motivation to finish his college education. However, unable to pay for his tuition and rent, Williams became homeless for one year.

Inside Swoops Pantry

Swoops Pantry, located inside Pierce Hall, is the only resource available on campus to assist students facing financial difficulties.

Outside 206-210 Washington

The building, located at 206-210 Washington St., will become an affordable housing unit with a focus on senior citizens.

EMU student seeks donations for stem cell transplant

April Austin, a legally blind EMU student, is seeking donations for a stem cell transplant that could stop multiple sclerosis in it’s tracks. The condition leaves her with many health complications while she raises her autistic son, Jacob.

Y-Town S.W.A.G. Kickoff event

Ypsilanti City Councilman Anthony Morgan addresses the audience at the Y-Town S.W.A.G. Kickoff event on July 10.

Vendors at Ypsi Pride

Local businesses and organizations lined the streets for Ypsi Pride on Friday, June 7.

Crowd at Pearl Stage

The crowd at Pearl Stage for Ypsi Pride on Friday, June 7.

Unicorn Feed & Supply

Unicorn Feed & Supply, one of the main sponsors for Ypsi Pride, was decked out in rainbow on Friday, June 7.

Hair Glitter at Ypsi Pride

Holly Ferrise, an Ypsilanti resident, gets glitter sprinkled into her hair at Ypsi Pride on Friday, June 7. Ferrise, who comes to Ypsi Pride every year, said what she enjoys the most are the burlesque shows and rainbow tacos.

Child Sleep

The music group Child Sleep performed several 80s hits as well as their own original music at Ypsi Pride on Friday, June 7.

Kitty Kouture

Ann Arbor resident Kitty Kouture is apart of PopArt Drag that performed at Ypsi Pride on Friday, June 7.

Pride Flags at Ypsi Pride

People carrying pride flags filled the streets of Ypsilanti on Friday, June 7.

Friends with pride flags

Hannah Arnold, Sam Sox, Mia Parra and Evelynn Harvey wore pride flags on Friday, June 7 to celebrate Ypsi Pride.