Hipsilanti

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There's no question Ypsilanti, with its longstanding blue-collar reputation, has sat too long in the shadow of its better-known neighbor, Ann Arbor. Though it's home to its own highly regarded state university (Eastern, 'natch) and a storied automotive past, the city, named after Demetrius Ypsilanti, has struggled to compete with the rabid loyalty of "Go Blue" alumni, U-M's international fame and A2's soaring tax base. In the past it wasn't uncommon to hear Ypsi locals fib to out-of-towners that they actually lived in Ann Arbor.

But as Bob Dylan once sang, " The times, they are a–changin'… ." Area transplants and U-M refugees alike are starting to tune into Ypsilanti's down-to-earth, authentic vibe as more and more musicians, artists, bloggers and other creative types start proudly calling the city home. Blessed with a core of caring, active people who work hard to make it a good place to live and work, this community of nearly 50,000 people is becoming, as one local calls it "the Brooklyn to Ann Arbor's Manhattan."   Read full story as featured in Metromode - By: Amy Kuras, 1/24/2008





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on Oct. 11, 2008 11:41 am