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Looking for an interesting event to beat the boredom this summer? From fun concerts and festivals to thrilling rappelling events, there is always something to do in or around Ypsilanti. Check out The Eastern Echo's list below for some options.
From concerts to collage-creating events, there is no shortage of things to do around Ypsilanti this week! Make the most of the last few weeks of summer by trying out some of these events.
The nonprofit organization Zero Waste Ypsi is introducing itself to the Ypsilanti community with a five-day Plastic Free July Challenge occurring from July 28 to Aug. 1, 2025.
YpsiWrites welcomed its inaugural Writer in Residence Angelica Esquivel for a year-long term starting this spring.
President Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill" passed on July 1, 2025, and was officially signed on July 4. The sweeping budget bill will have a significant impact on the educational landscape across the United States.
What's the move in Ypsilanti this week? From festivals to astrology and more, check out our list of local events to make the most of this summer.
At Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents meeting on June 26, 2025, The Eastern Echo was recognized for winning the 2024 College Newspaper of the Year award in the Michigan Press Association College Newspaper Contest.
Between its delicious food and homey atmosphere, it is no surprise that Ypsilanti restaurant Ma Lou's Fried Chicken has received rave reviews.
Rally in the Alley: Depot Town Cruise Night — Thursdays, July 10-31, 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 4:07 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook warning for 17 counties, including Washtenaw County.
From June 23-27, 2025, the fifth floor of Pray-Harrold was filled with chatter and the sound of clicking computer mice. Robots raced, and drones flew – all coded by a group of about 30 middle school girls.
Students looking to buy textbooks for the fall 2025 semester through Eastern Michigan University's online vendor should know that it has changed, and a new vendor will launch in July.
TRUEMU Night: Lansing Lugnuts — Thursday, June 26, 2025
The National Weather Service issued a regional extreme heat advisory for the Ypsilanti area from Sunday, June 21, until Tuesday, June 24. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach up to 100 F with high humidity.
By the time most students have left campus for the summer, dozens of koi — large, colorful fish in the carp family — gracefully swim near the surface of one of two ponds near the Eastern Michigan University Student Center. By winter, the fish swim a little deeper due to the foot of ice that usually forms on the water, but they're still at home in the pond.
Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti are known for their vibrant art scenes where enthusiasts can visit museums, attend musical performances, see plays, and much more. But there is one theater group that brings extra excitement to Ann Arbor each summer — Shakespeare in the Arb.
The month of June represents Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community. In 2016, two Michigan-based queer artists cofounded Ypsilanti Pride.
Michigan Student Action held their Know Your Rights event on May 29 at 6 p.m. in a lowkey, friendly atmosphere with some folks coming from University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and the surrounding Washtenaw area.
A judge at Washtenaw County's 22nd Circuit Court issued an order requiring immediate repairs and prohibiting the collection of rent for current tenants at the Arbor One apartment complex.
Pride Month celebrates the movement for LGBTQ+ rights and honors the Stonewall Riots of 1969. At Pride parades and celebrations across the world, attendees will find rainbows, food and entertainment, and a safe space for queer people. Keep reading for The Echo's guide to celebrating Pride in Michigan.
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