Articles tagged: downtown Ypsilanti

Bona Sera Cafe in Ypsilanti opens new outdoor cafe

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Posted: May 13, 2013

Bona Sera Cafe in Ypsilanti has opened a new outdoor cafe that will be open for use during the spring and summer months. Read more »

Concentrate Media: Ypsilanti's VC Web Design doubles staff as it looks for larger office space

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Posted: Apr 24, 2013

Ypsilanti business VC Web Design has nearly doubled its staff and is in the process of looking for a larger office space, Concentrate Media reported. Read more »

Ypsilanti to consider extensive wayfinding signage project in 2013

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Posted: Mar 25, 2013

Have you ever needed help finding your way around Ypsilanti? If so, the city hopes to correct that problem by launching a comprehensive wayfinding project, that would replace and install several new signs around the city over the course of two to three years. Read more »

Owner says Mexican restaurant will open this year in Ypsilanti's former Elbow Room after initial delays

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Posted: Mar 18, 2013

Plans to open a Mexican restaurant in the former Elbow Room in downtown Ypsilanti have been delayed, but owner Andrew Epstein said he still plans to open before the end of the year. Read more »

Man arrested for brandishing carbon dioxide gun at downtown Ypsilanti bus stop

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Posted: Mar 05, 2013

Ypsilanti Police arrested an 18-year-old man after he brandished a gun powered by carbon dioxide during a confrontation Monday night at a bus stop, police said. Read more »

Man charged with downtown Ypsilanti catering company break-in

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Posted: Mar 04, 2013

A 57-year-old Ypsilanti man was charged Thursday with breaking into a downtown Ypsilanti business and attacking the owner's son, who was working late. Read more »

Ypsilanti DDA offering $30K in grants to business owners

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Posted: Mar 04, 2013

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has announced the fourth round of its Building Rehabilitation and Facade Grant Program, after seeing a large amount of success in last year's program. Read more »

From Vatican City to Ypsilanti, Look in the Attic grows in niche antique reproduction market

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Posted: Feb 11, 2013

Last year, Ypsilanti's Look in the Attic received a request from the Vatican City. Read more »

Ypsilanti Courier: Tea shop opens in downtown Ypsilanti

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Posted: Dec 28, 2012

A tea shop is the latest business to open in downtown Ypsilanti, according to an Ypsilanti Courier report. Read more »

Ypsilanti business owners hope for Small Business Saturday boost

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Posted: Nov 24, 2012

While the big box retailers were prepping for Black Friday, local businesses were getting ready for their big day as well. Small Business Saturday takes place Nov. 24 and encourages the patronage of independent stores ... Read more »

with poll: Family Dollar closer to becoming first development on Water Street in Ypsilanti

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Posted: Nov 21, 2012

A development project that will bring one of the nation's largest retail discount chains to the long-vacant Water Street property in Ypsilanti is one step closer to reality. Read more »

Discount retail chain seeks to open on Ypsilanti's Water Street property

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Posted: Nov 16, 2012

One of the country's largest retail discount chains is targeting the long-vacant Water Street property near downtown Ypsilanti. Read more »

Ypsilanti Courier: Ypsilanti DDA seeks more benefits from Michigan Main Street program

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Posted: Nov 16, 2012

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority voted Thursday to maintain its associate-level membership with the Michigan Main Street Center program, the Ypsilanti Courier reported. The program, which is funded by the state, encourages the economic development ... Read more »

Ypsilanti farmers market moves indoors ahead of schedule due to weather

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Posted: Oct 30, 2012

The Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market will be held indoors Tuesday, a week earlier than expected, due to inclement weather stemming from Hurricane Sandy, organizers announced. Read more »

Ypsilanti DDA may push for Saturday parking enforcement in downtown

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Posted: Oct 29, 2012

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority is considering recommending enforced Saturday parking in hopes of combating overnight, long-stay parking and to increase the number of spaces available for possible business patrons. Read more »