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A local non-profit will soon be marking 26 years helping those who are struggling to improve their quality of life. The organization is called DAPCO. It helps those in the Ypsilanti community with everything from building a business to relationship mentoring to helping with health care and baby products. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale were joined by DAPCO's co-founder, Brenda Griffin, to discuss community impact.

A new center for auto-immune affected youngsters is coming to Ypsilanti Township. The Children’s Healing Center will offer immune-compromised kids and their families a chance for emotional and social healing in a germ-free environment. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discussed the facility and its missions with the Children's Healing Center's director of development and growth, Melissa Block.

Eastern Michigan University kicked off its 37th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at a packed ballroom at the Student Center. WEMU's Josh Hakala was at EMU’s Presidential Luncheon on Monday.

The vision for the City of Ann Arbor’s parks department was approved by City Council. WEMU’s Josh Hakala tells us about the city’s Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan.

After 50 years, an Ypsilanti antiques store will close its doors for the final time on Friday. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.