Ypsilanti

The race is on! States around the Union are looking into alternative energy strategies big and small. And Michigan is no exception. With all the talk of wind power and alternative fuels, discussions of solar have been pretty absent. Is it our notoriously grey winters? Kelli Kavanaugh checks out who's looking to let the sun shine in in Metro Detroit. (more >)

Metro Detroit's Seven Day Weekend

By: Ryan Allen, 12/4/2008

Thursday is the new Friday. Or was that Tuesday? In Metro Detroit it doesn't really matter. Great local music can be had every night of the week. From punk to pop, electronica to jazz, hip-hop to hard rock, Metromode offers up seven nights of tried and true sonic scenes. (more >)

Metromode Radio: Thomas Friedman - Hot, Flat And Crowded

By: Chris McCarus, 9/25/2008

NY Times Columnist Thomas Friedman popped up in Ypsilanti last week to chat about his new book and talk about alternative energy, green innovation and how Michigan could reinvigorate its economy. Michigan Now's Chris McCarus had a front row seat. (more >)

Blog/Steve Pierce

Ypsilanti resident Steve Pierce was launching Internet service companies before anyone ever heard the word website. In January, he and his partner launched Wireless Ypsi, one of the most successful free wireless services in the state. Since then they've helped several Michigan communities set up similar networks. Steve will share the secret of bringing free wireless to the masses. (more >)

Video/Puffer Reds

More than just another downtown hip hop store, for 29 years Ypsilanti's Puffer Reds has been a nationally recognized tastemaker. Customers come from as far away as Ohio to shop there, Nike provides them with a custom shoe display and Adidas celebrated the Forum's 25th-Anniversary by creating a sneaker designed by the owner's 18 year-old son. The store has got street cred to spare. (more >)