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Vince Ankawi stands in front of a bar lined with bottles of liquor; patrons sit on bar seats behind him while a football game plays on a TV screen in the background.

Vinny's Bar & Grill soft opens in former Wurst Bar location

By Sam Peterson · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026

Vinny's Bar & Grill moved into the former Wurst Bar location in Ypsilanti, soft-opening the new restaurant Oct. 2.

Leah Mills-Chapman stands at a podium outside holding a microphone and wearing a "No Blue and No Los Alamos, Too" T-shirt.

Ypsi Township residents protest U-M, Los Alamos data center at second town hall

By Katherine Tatomir · Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

Community members voiced their opposition to a planned data center for Ypsilanti Township at the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory's second town hall about the project.

U-M to host second town hall about proposed data center

By Katherine Tatomir · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

The University of Michigan is set to host its second town hall about a proposed high-functioning data center in Ypsilanti Township.

8 Washtenaw County restaurants now accept some SNAP benefits

By Lauren Holloway · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

Select restaurants in Washtenaw County are now accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.

Washtenaw County awards 9 mini grants to local community organizations

By Lauren Holloway · Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026

Washtenaw County’s Office for Community and Economic Development awarded $40,000 to nine local businesses as part of the Mini Grant Program in 2026.

A room with a few high-top tables and chairs. Two podcast studio rooms can be seen on the right wall.

EMU Archives receives $30k for music preservation project

By Lauren Holloway · Monday, Sept. 21, 2026

Eastern Michigan University Archives received a grant to work on a Michigan music project.

A stone builiding with Ypsilanti Public Library carved at the top surrounded by trees.

Ypsilanti library closes after patron reports bedbug near computer bank

By Sam Peterson · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026

The Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch closed due to bedbugs.

'It has broken my heart': Community members speak at U-M, Los Alamos data center town hall

By Sam Peterson · Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

Community members gathered to voice their concerns to Los Alamos National Laboratory and the University of Michigan about a proposed data center in Ypsilanti.

Severe weather causes damages, power outages in Ypsilanti

By Lilly Kujawski and Laura Meriweather · Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

A tornado warning affecting counties throughout Southeast Michigan left some Ypsilanti residents without power and damaged electrical lines and trees.

The front entrance of a brick building with big windows and glass double doors. A dark green sign in front of the building reads, "Campus Wellness Center" in white letters.

The Eastern Echo’s guide to campus resources

By Laleh Walker · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

Here are nine resources to help Eastern Michigan University students as they return to campus this fall.

A drag queen in a flowing golden robe poses on stage mid-performance.

Ypsilanti Pride displays love, community, LGBTQ+ joy

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Ypsi Pride offered vendors, performances and more in Depot Town on August 30, 2026.

Dressed in rainbow attire, Zooey Gaychanel smiles in an outdoor area.

Annual Ypsilanti Pride celebration to close out summer, Aug. 30

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026

Ypsi Pride is Sunday, Aug. 30, bringing community, family-friendly activities and performances to Depot Town.

A man in a red chef's coat stands in front of his restaurant.

Ypsilanti restaurant unites West African diaspora through a blend of traditional flavors

By Laleh Walker · Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

In downtown Ypsilanti, a new restaurant has opened its doors, uniting the West African diaspora through a blend of traditional flavors.

A flyer announces the reopening of the YDL Michigan Avenue branch.

Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue branch reopens after bed bugs

By Lelaina MacDonald · Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

The Ypsilanti District Library is now reopened after evidence of bed bugs was discovered earlier this week.

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

Double Trash Week is coming to Ypsilanti on Aug. 24, 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

Ypsilanti Township approved a land-use moratorium aimed at electric utilities that power data centers and other major infrastructure.

A colorful cow sculpture watches over the gardens at Growing Hope.

Ypsilanti Food Fest returns Saturday, Aug. 15

By Sam Peterson · Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

Food Fest returns to Ypsilanti on Saturday, Aug. 15.

The left side of the Ypsilanti District Library Bookmobile.

Ypsilanti District Library's Bookmobile brings library access to community

By Hannah Borders · Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

The Ypsilanti District Library Bookmobile makes stops around the Ypsilanti area to bring the library to those unable to make it to one of the buildings.

People at the beach sitting in chairs and in the water.

Independence Lake closes for swimming due to E. coli bacteria

By Lelaina MacDonald · Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

The Washtenaw Health Department announced the closure of Independence Lake for swimming due to high levels of E. coli bacteria.

Groups of people sitting at a park for a concert.

Fun Fest returns to Ypsilanti for sixth year with 13 music acts

By Lelaina MacDonald · Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

Fun Fest 2026 will be held Saturday, August 8 at Frog Island Park.