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The City of Ypsilanti was awarded its fourth Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting at the July 2 city council meeting. It was presented on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
Elvis fans from Washtenaw County and beyond gathered in Depot Town on July 19 and 20 to honor the life and music of Elvis Presley. This year was a very important one, as it marked the 20th anniversary of the first Elvisfest in 2000.
On July 12 and 13, residents of Washtenaw County gathered at Mill Pond Park to celebrate Saline's 24th Annual Celtic Festival.
A campaign with the goal of raising awareness for gun violence and creating safe places throughout the community has kicked off in the city of Ypsilanti.
The Ypsilanti City Council passed an ordinance with a 6-0 vote to amend its marijuana policy on Tuesday, July 2 at City Hall. The amendment reshaped city code by adding a provision that allows for transfer of city permits for medical marijuana facilities to new owners, if they are approved by the state.
The Thunder Over Michigan Air Show will return to Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti on August 3 and 4. The two day event will feature flying performances and dozens of aircraft on the ground, according to a press release.
Weekends in Depot Town are often a flurry of activity and this past weekend was no exception. New to the scene was Ypsilanti’s first Booksilanti. Housed in the sprawling historic freight house building, adjacent to the farmer’s market, Booksilanti drew a diverse group of book lovers from around the community.
Ypsilanti kicked off the Fourth of July with their 90th annual parade this year, which happens to be the longest running parade in Michigan.
The Ypsilanti City Council approved two sponsorships for the 2019 Heritage Festival during the June 2 council meeting despite some council members having concerns with the festival's policy that excludes youth.
Eastern Michigan University plans to sell the Corporate Education Center located on the premises of Eagle Crest Resort.
The Ann Arbor Library was once again filled with the magic of rock as Harry and the Potters rocked out on Wednesday, June 26. With fun, uplifting songs based on the Harry Potter series, both longtime fans and those new to the series will enjoy the band.
At the June 13 Board of Regents meeting, 28 Eastern Michigan University faculty research projects were approved.These projects, called sabbatical leave projects, would not only benefit the Ypsilanti community, but people all around the globe.
The parking structure off Oakwood Avenue on the west side of campus has been undergoing some extensive renovations this summer. ParkEMU, as operated by LAZ parking, began renovations at the conclusion of the winter semester.
The Ypsilanti Police Department has identified Matthew Haddad as the suspect involved in the incident that left multiple local businesses with broken windows June 11.
As of January 2018, Michigan alone has an estimated 8,531 people experiencing homelessness on any given day; 604 of them being unaccompanied young adults ranging from ages 18 to 24. Organizations like Ozone House, a non-profit that helps youth facing housing instability, are working to make a difference in the lives of these individuals.
The Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Board of Regents recommended and approved a 4.4% increase of undergraduate tuition for the 2019-20 school year. This is accompanied by an increase of 5% for graduate and doctoral student tuition.
During the winter 2019 semester, Eastern Michigan University’s Engage @EMU office launched a new pilot program in an effort to increase student enrollment.
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Hope and determination are perhaps two of the biggest reasons Eastern Michigan University senior Brittney Barros found herself walking the red carpet at the Radio Disney Music Awards in Studio City, California on Sunday, June 16.
