The Catholic Worker Movement began in May 1933 when a journalist named Dorothy Day and a philosopher teamed up to publish and distribute a radical newspaper called “The Catholic Worker.” Grounded in the belief in the dignity of every person their movement committed itself to…

We may be approaching a sweet holiday season. I say this cautiously because I don’t want you to get too excited. Keep your expectations low, and stay grateful. Because last time I said Autumn would be amazing and….I dunno. Its kinda like predicting the weather…

Members of the Ypsilanti community often struggle to meet their community’s standards for lawn maintenance. One renter described to me how her landlord had given her a lawnmower but refused to provide any other equipment, like a weed-whipper or hedge trimmer. So, she was forced…

Washtenaw County’s current judicial climate has been rocked by the news that 14A District Judge Richard Conlin decided to resign before his term would end next year, due to his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis. The 2020 race for his seat has now been thrown into limbo…

During public meetings of the Ypsi City Council and Commissions, there are various points at which members of the public are invited to speak. Individuals are typically allotted 3 minutes to speak near the beginning and end of the meeting. Audience Participation is a space…

“Crack in a Sack” — Ypsi Alehouse These problematic corn puffs are on proud and distasteful display at the Alehouse. Made in Plymouth, Michigan, the snack reportedly sells well and sits in a plexiglass case by the register. We are hoping to hear them pick…

I say 7-3, you say 4; 7-3…4. 7-3…4 And like that the October 2019 production of 734 Saturdays officially began. 734 Saturdays is a monthly showcase of local musical talent (plus featured headliners) that takes place on the second Saturday of every month at Ziggy’s…