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State and federal protections/aid for tenants coming to an end
Updated on July 28 at 2:00 p.m. A previous version of this article mistakenly left out a decision by the Michigan Supreme Court which you can read about here.
A fire that was believed to be set intentionally at an Ypsilanti-area pre-school and kindergarten has caused over $500,000 in damages to the school building as well as to school supplies.
After dozens took to social media with concerns over Eastern Michigan University’s plans for housing, EMU Housing and Residence Life held a Q&A to discuss campus housing for the upcoming semester.
Eastern Michigan University international student Nigora Erkaeva was planning to graduate this December with a Ph.D. in Educational Studies when the sudden Trump-visa policy was announced, putting her dreams to an abrupt halt.
This article was updated at 3:30 p.m. on 7/15 to include an official statement from the university.
Ypsi Votes is a new series from the Eastern Echo featuring candidates up and down the ballot in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. Get accessible and in-depth information on the candidates on your ballot. Note: The Echo does not endorse any candidate for any office.
Nicole Brown was appointed as mayor pro-tempore at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 7.
Ypsi Votes is a brand new series from the Eastern Echo featuring candidates up and down the ballot in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. Get accessible and in-depth information on the candidates on your ballot. Note: The Echo does not endorse any candidate for any office.
The Washtenaw County Board of Health passed a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis, joining several cities such as Ypsilanti, Jackson, and Kalamazoo in an effort to draw attention towards racial inequity.
Ypsi Votes is a brand new series from the Eastern Echo featuring candidates up and down the ballot in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. Get accessible and in-depth information on the candidates on your ballot. Note: The Echo does not endorse any candidate for any office.
Ypsi Votes is a brand new series from the Eastern Echo featuring candidates up and down the ballot in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. Get accessible and in-depth information on the candidates on your ballot. Note: The Echo does not endorse any candidate for any office.
Tuition fees for Eastern Michigan University students will increase for the 2020-21 school year after the Board of Regents approved its 2020-21 budget on Thursday, June 18.
Former City of Ypsilanti mayor Beth Bashert resigned Tuesday, June 26, 2020, following backlash from what many members of the Ypsilanti community called racist remarks from the former mayor.
About 300 people gathered in Frog Island Park on Juneteenth to honor Black lives and discuss steps toward police abolition.
In a virtual town hall for EMU employees, EMU’s Public Health Working Group revealed their recommendations for what campus operations should look like when in-person operations resume in the fall.
Throughout past month numerous entertainers nationwide have voiced their support for the Black Lives Matter Movement, allowing their political voices to be heard by their fans. Ypsilanti area artist KidJay is an entertainer with a strong message that has been maintained from the onset of their career.
EMU Provost Rhonda Longworth revealed in a virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday, June 23, that EMU will not be altering the fall academic calendar, citing the close proximity of the vast majority of EMU students to campus, and the number of students who rely on EMU as their permanent home.
Senator Jeff Irwin spoke to The Echo regarding Senate Bill No. 945 (SB 945) that was recently passed unanimously in the Michigan Senate. An identical bill from Rep. Ronnie Peterson awaits a vote from the house.
Close to 500 people gathered in downtown Ypsilanti for a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday, June 20. Held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., protestors met outside of the Ypsilanti District Library (229 W. Michigan Ave) before marching through the city.