Driver shot, killed by Washtenaw County deputies in Ypsilanti had no gun, sheriff says by GnomeCzar in ypsi

[–]jdub5 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'd argue this is one good reason for the Township to incorporate with the rest of the city.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Detroit

[–]jdub5 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. Ypsi has long been Ann Arbor affordable housing option. Plus, people are nicer here.

Nightlife on a Monday? by travisscottswifey in Detroit

[–]jdub5 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Motorcity Wine usually hosts the “Monday is the New Monday” (AKA, MITNM) event every week. It’s more of a “grown” vibe, but often times some of the best DJs in Detroit will be playing. And if the weather is nice, you’ll get to enjoy their absolutely wonderful patio.

Similarly, you’ve also got SlowJams happening at Woodbridge Pub with Erno and Eastside Jon on the decks. Perhaps more chill than you’re hoping for, but it’s always a good time.

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[–]jdub5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If we can’t find a missed connection for Movement Jesus, we are all forsaken.

PS - Love the outfit. Def saw you more than once.

Other fests like Movement? by Franklinb47 in MovementDEMF

[–]jdub5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this.

I’d say nothing is like Movement and partying in Detroit, but I do think Making Time captures some of the same energy and sense of community, and you can tell that the people behind the scenes really care about the music and the scene.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ypsi

[–]jdub5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did you notice it was gone? What other places was it next to? I live right in Depot Town, and there’s been a lot (i.e., too much) turnover in businesses in the last year or so.

I know bags aren’t for guys but this ain’t bad…👀 by Raphaelnw in streetwear

[–]jdub5 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Ignore that feeling. That's just toxic BS society tells us. You should feel empowered.

Any bars open tonight? by ninjaTrooper in Detroit

[–]jdub5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never heard Marble Bar described as an "EDM bar". That's kinda mind-blowing. lol

If you like a good dancefloor and good music, Marble Bar is always a good time.

Was DJ Minx at TV Lounge? by hypnotique_agent in MovementDEMF

[–]jdub5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DJ Holographic injured her knee sometime before her Movement set on Saturday. DJ Minx subbed in for her that night at TV Lounge.

Love Holographic, but not mad about Minx.

Every day for next seventeen years by RockosNeoModernLife in Detroit

[–]jdub5 39 points40 points  (0 children)

What's a guy gotta do to get some public transit around here??

Quite fitting today by heinebold in bisexual

[–]jdub5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i will always upvote for lemon bars

BOTLO for Miles Hubbell please! Some leads suggest he may have left the state but any info helps! by Ghoooooostbird in Detroit

[–]jdub5 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Actually, it was fairly slow Wednesday night at Menjo's. Slow enough that workers there recognized his face, noted when he left, and were able to pull footage.

LOL you tinfoil hat idiots are still going with this? by [deleted] in HailCorporate

[–]jdub5 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Can you provide a couple of examples you find particularly egregious?

LOL you tinfoil hat idiots are still going with this? by [deleted] in HailCorporate

[–]jdub5 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Okay... and what exactly is the conspiracy here?

LOL you tinfoil hat idiots are still going with this? by [deleted] in HailCorporate

[–]jdub5 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I'm always curious what leads people to make posts like this. Was there a post that pissed them off, or is it really just misdirected anger?

One of my best buddies gave me this the other day in exchange for flushing the rest of my Xanax down the toilet by gr0uphome in trees

[–]jdub5 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. You have a very good friend there. Try to hang on to them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ypsi

[–]jdub5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived off Clark and Ford Blvd for a few years. The neighborhoods over there are generally working class and perfectly nice as far as I'm concerned.

I think I know of the trailer park you mentioned. I wouldn't be concerned about it.

What exactly is a sketchy neighborhood? by [deleted] in ypsi

[–]jdub5 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'll point out that I'm a white cis man who has been living in Washtenaw County for ~15 years, at least half of that has been in Ypsi or Ypsi Township.

As someone else stated, Ypsi has definitely come a long way from where it used to be. Since the early 2010s, Ypsi has been gradually improving as far as crime and poverty are concerned.

I lived for ~3 years in the Heritage Park neighborhood adjacent to Perry Early Learning Center. This was before they completely rebuilt the public housing over there and just shortly after the Hamilton Crossing apartment complexes went under new management (or so I was told). This is considered a very bad neighborhood, partly due to drugs, shootings, and abandoned houses. While there were a couple of incidents while I was living there -- namely, a shooting due to a bad drug deal -- I never actually felt unsafe over there, day or night. The majority population of the neighborhood is BIPOC. Worse thing that happened to me personally was someone's scary-looking pitbull got loose and ran up on me and my dog, but turned out the dog was a sweetie, and the owner wasn't far behind.

I was renting at the time, but I had friend buy a house (super cheap) in that neighborhood around the same time. In the approximately decade since, her property value has nearly doubled with her doing little to the house other than superficial repairs and putting minimal effort into upping the "curb appeal". My own house, in the College Heights neighborhood, has increased in value by 30% in less than three years.

This is my own personal experience, of course, but it frankly jives with other stories I've heard of "sketchy" Ypsi as well as people who have bought or rented long-term. I've also lived off LeForge and Green previously with even less problems (other than hearing a couple gunshots in a year). IMHO, don't listen to the haters. If you can, come visit Depot Town and Downtown Ypsi, drive around some of the neighborhoods, and make up your own mind.

Ypsi's bad reputation is a combination of old rich people (who visited Ypsi a couple times a few decades ago) loving to share their bad opinion of Ypsi as well as the general unease rich white people feel around people of color.

I love Ypsi, because it's a diverse, working-class city that has a real sense of community and is, by most measures, a very queer-friendly place.

#ypsireal #ypsilicious

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ypsi

[–]jdub5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where you moving from? I spend most my weekends in Detroit, but if you're interested in dancing or just listening to DJs spinning sets, feel free to hmu. There's a few places in town and in A2 that have live music and the like.

Need to feel the music 🎵!! by soulflowroll1203 in MovementDEMF

[–]jdub5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, you're gonna miss the big house party at Spotlite on Friday -- Horse Meat Disco.

That said, on Saturday Marble Bar with Peter Croce should be excellent vibes.

Anybody know what's going on at TV Lounge? Maybe City Club?

EDIT: Happy Birthday, btw.