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Two people dressed in medieval clothing sword fight outdoors.

Michigan Renaissance Festival returns to Holly, Aug. 22

By Lauren Holloway · Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

The Michigan Renaissance Festival offers a variety of unique experiences on fall weekends.

Gray recycling bin with blue lid and brown trash bin with black lid sit in the street. Brown trash bin reads, "Stevens Disposal & Recycling Service."

Double trash week returns to Ypsilanti, Aug. 24

By Lelaina MacDonald · Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

Five people sit at a wooden desk in the Ypsilanti Township civic center meeting room. Behind them, a projector shows an example of a 110-megawatt substation.

Ypsilanti Township issues land-use moratorium impacting data centers

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

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Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue branch temporarily closed due to bed bugs

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026

Soccer

Woodwork and one late strike hand Eagles narrow loss at Detroit Mercy

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

Local

Ypsilanti Food Fest returns Saturday, Aug. 15

By Sam Peterson · Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

Swimming and Diving

EMU Jones Natatorium 2027 closure spells uncertainty for women's swim and dive program

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

News

A grassy area surrounded by trees and woods.

U-M confirms Textile Road site for research computing facility

By Lilly Kujawski and Laura Meriweather · Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

Ypsilanti maps urban forest with state-funded grant

By Sam Peterson · Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

Lolita Cummings wins Higher Ed PodCon's podcaster of the year

By Lelaina MacDonald · Monday, Aug. 10, 2026

Sports

EMU player, in the white jersey, kicking the soccer ball

Eagles open 2026 campaign with dominant performance

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

Scholars in spikes: Eastern Michigan’s Track & field program sets a new academic standard

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026

Eagles reach new heights: A recap of the historic 2025-26 season

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Flyer with pink background and blue text that reads "Dzanc House and the Historic South Side Neighborhood Association presents: the South Side Stroll. Arts/Music/Eats. Saturday, August 15th, 11 am to 6 pm."

Historic South Side Stroll to build community through art and music

By Hannah Borders · Sunday, July 26, 2026

EMU Theatre alumni James Bolosh, Michael Page win a combined three Tony Awards

By Hannah Borders · Sunday, June 28, 2026

Pin & Patch social to bring together Ypsilanti community

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Opinions

An array of "I Voted" stickers featuring drawings and original artwork.

Letter from the Editor: Go out and vote!

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026

Letter to the Editor: How can I celebrate America when it looks like this?

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Higher education must oppose war, imperialism, militarism

By EMU-AAUP Solidarity, Labor, Equity, and Justice Committee · Saturday, May 16, 2026

Ypsilanti Township issues land-use moratorium impacting data centers

Double trash week returns to Ypsilanti, Aug. 24

A graphic detailing a library closure due to bed bugs.

Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue branch temporarily closed due to bed bugs

Michigan Renaissance Festival returns to Holly, Aug. 22

Woodwork and one late strike hand Eagles narrow loss at Detroit Mercy

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