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Sidewalk leading up to a metal door on a brick wall with "The Commons Dining" written in black letters.

EMU to host campus food trucks, new summer dining options

By AnnaBelle Favre · Wednesday, May 6, 2026

This summer, Eastern Michigan University's dining service, E|Dining, will welcome food trucks on campus with rotating lunch options.

Parking lot on a rainy day. A few cars are parked, and 3 red, brick campus buildings are in the background. Parking sign reads "Pease A-1 Lot, Permit required 7 days per week."

EMU announces repavement project, campus street and parking lot closures begin May 4

By AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Eastern Michigan University will be repaving the Pease parking lot from May 4-15 and will be working intermittently to improve several campus streets from May 11-29.

The backs of 6 audiene members face the camera. 5 Ypsilanti Township officials sit behind a shared desk in the background.

YCUA passes 12-month moratorium on water and sewage services for data centers

By AnnaBelle Favre · Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority passed a resolution proposing a minimum 12-month moratorium on providing water and sewage services to data centers. The YCUA board unanimously voted to approve the resolution.

The back of two attendees in City Hall's Council Chambers watching on as councilors discuss a resolution.

Ypsilanti lawmakers call on Congress to defund ICE, halt deportations

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution to fund increased immigration rights education in the city and urge U.S. Congress to cease funding to ICE and border patrol.

Map with graphics outlining the area of Lowell and Huron streets proposed to convert from one-way streets to two-way traffic.

City of Ypsilanti considers converting Lowell and Huron to two-way traffic

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, April 13, 2026

The City of Ypsilanti and Washtenaw Area Transportation Services are collaborating to explore the possibility of changing sections of Lowell Street and North Huron River Drive from one-way to two-way traffic.

Downtown road with cars parked along sidewalks. Historic storefronts line the road.

Public ICE arrest alarms community as Washtenaw County officials face federal lawsuit

By AnnaBelle Favre and Laura Meriweather · Saturday, April 11, 2026

A man was detained by ICE on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti in front of community members on the morning of Friday, April 10. This occurred one day after the U.S. government sued Washtenaw County over local immigration policies.

The Eastern Michigan University website glows on a computer monitor. The "Google Changes for Alumni" page is visible.

EMU alumni accounts are going Gmail-only: Here's what you need to know

By Laura Meriweather · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Eastern Michigan University recently announced that all alumni Google accounts will be transitioned to a Gmail-only model starting June 30, 2026. All files left on non-Gmail apps after the deadline will be permanently deleted.

A green football helmet featuring a grey stylized block E sits perched atop an equipment table.

Sacramento State joins the MAC as football expansion hits the West Coast

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

California State University, Sacramento, will join the Mid-American Conference as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026, expanding the conference to the West Coast.

A brick building with a storefront with inset glass and wood paneled double doors. The windows on the doors and on either side of the doors are painted. There is an outline of a tree painted, as well as the text "Rhizome Roots Studio."

Roots Ypsilanti arts events: Feb. 24, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

A look at some arts and entertainment events coming up in Washtenaw County.

A dozen or so people sit in the audience of Ypsilanti City Hall, holding signs that say "Ypsi thrives when art survives."

Ypsilanti Planning Commission approves Dzanc House zoning resolution

By Gray Connor · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

The Ypsilanti City Council is expected to vote on a zoning law amendment passed by the city's Planning Commission, following Dzanc House's former shutdown notice.

Eastern Michigan University alum, Brendan Kelly

'Teed it up perfectly': EMU prepares for presidential transition

By Lilly Kujawski · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Two-time Eastern Michigan University alum Brendan Kelly is now EMU's president-elect, set to take over in the spring.

Africology and African American Studies exhibit showcases 50 years of history

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

"Study & Struggle: 50 Years of African American Studies at EMU" exhibit in Halle Library showcases the 50 year history of the department of Africology and African American Studies.

Multiple people sit in rows of chairs and at a table perpendicular to the chairs at an Ypsilanti City Council meeting, with one person holding a sign that says, "No ICE."

'We need it now': Ypsilanti Council limits use of city resources for immigration enforcement

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing a policy prohibiting the use of city resources, funds or personnel to assist in civil immigration enforcement.

9 members of City Council staff sit around a table inside City Hall while listening to public commentators.

Ypsilanti City Council to vote on civil immigration resolution

By Lilly Kujawski · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council will consider a resolution at its next meeting to limit the scope of civil immigration enforcement action in the area.

The entrance to the EMU Student Center is via several concrete steps. The Student Center exterior is made of red brick, and its glass doors are framed.

Student Government election season takes off at Eastern Michigan University

By Laura Meriweather · Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

February marks the start of election season for the Eastern Michigan University Student Government.

Debbie Dingell speaks into a microphone and stands in front of a projector screen that says "Public Safety Town Hall: Immigration Update."

What to know about immigration enforcement in Washtenaw County

By Lilly Kujawski · Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026

A guide to immigration enforcement in Washtenaw County with information provided by the Sheriff's Office, legal experts and advocates.

Man killed by Washtenaw County deputies identified as veteran 'loved by many'

By Lilly Kujawski · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

John Andrew Jenuwine of St. Clair County has been identified as the unarmed man shot and killed by police in Ypsilanti in January.

Two-story red brick house. 2 windows have been boarded up with plywood on the upper floor, along with a hole in the exterior brick wall between them. Tarps, bricks, and debris litter the front, snow-covered yard.

Ypsilanti City Council postpones resolution vote on police response to barricaded man

By Gray Connor · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

During its Feb. 3, 2026 meeting, Ypsilanti City Council postponed a resolution regarding the Jan. 4-5, 2026, barricade incident.

Two people hold a very large sign resembling a check for $15,000. People cheer while sitting at a long desk behind them.

Ypsilanti families receive cash support from Rx Kids program

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026

In December 2025, Rx Kids, a program that provides direct financial support to eligible families, was expanded to Ypsilanti. As of January 2026, 63 Ypsilanti families were enrolled.

Alongside an intersection with a crosswalk behind them, protesters bundled in winter gear wave signs that say "Immigrants Make America Great" and "ICE out of our streets." One protesters is holding an LGBTQ rainbow pride flag.

Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor residents brave cold to denounce ICE

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026

On Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, Washtenaw County residents gathered to speak out against recent immigration enforcement action.