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Local Ypsilanti Rugby team promotes inclusivity and community

By Mackenzie Thompson · Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023

A spotlight on Ypsilanti's local women's rugby team.

Local Artist of the Month: Danny R.W. Baskin

By Madison Cantrell · Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

November’s Local Artist of the Month is Danny R.W. Baskin.

The Michigan Firehouse Museum hosts Firemen’s Ball to celebrate 25th anniversary

By Madison Cantrell · Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023

The Ypsilanti Firehouse Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Firemen's Ball.

First Fridays monthly art event supports Ypsilanti businesses and artists

By Aaron Hughes · Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023

First Fridays Ypsilanti has been showcasing local talent and shops monthly since its inception in 2013.

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum hosting 24th annual orphan car show

By Victoria Smith · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022

Ypsilanti’s 24th Annual Orphan Car Show is taking place Sept. 18 at Riverside Park.

Embracing Our Differences Michigan accepting new submissions for 2023 exhibit

By Victoria Smith · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

Submissions for Embracing Our Differences Michigan’s 2023 exhibit will close Jan. 16, 2023.

Review: Shrimp Flavours - Grab a bowl of authentic Indian curry near EMU's campus

By Carmen Cheng · Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

Shrimp Flavours, an Indian restaurant that serves authentic curries, biryanis, and tandoori items, has recently opened near Eastern Michigan University's campus.

Cultivate Coffee House in Ypsi Closing Indefinitely

Ypsilanti’s Cultivate Coffee & Tap House announces indefinite closure

By Megan Forystek · Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022

The owners of Cultivate Coffee & Tap House in Ypsilanti have announced the business's indefinite closure due to pandemic restrictions.

Review: Bon Appetit Cuisine - West African restaurant in Ypsilanti area opening July 2

By Carmen Cheng · Friday, July 9, 2021

This new and exciting West African restaurant is sure to give EMU students a new cultural food experience!

EMUiNVENT returns for a third year, giving a space for young Michigan creators and innovators to grow

By Daniel Magrisso · Thursday, June 10, 2021

EMUiNVENT is an invention and creative solutions program designed for students from third to 12th grade in which the students develop their ideas in teams, creating a product or invention that can be applied to a real world problem.

Juneteenth Abolitionist Revival attendees

Local group of organizers demands police abolition and nothing less

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Monday, June 29, 2020

About 300 people gathered in Frog Island Park on for a "Juneteenth Abolitionist Revival" to honor Black lives and discuss steps toward police abolition. Ypsilanti city council member, Anthony Morgan, was in attendance and not all welcomed his presence.

Opinion: Recent Beth Bashert resignation shows that pressure on local politicians is essential

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, June 25, 2020

The recent controversy surrounding Mayor Bashert’s comments and swift local pressure leading to her resignation shows that localism and federalism is effective in addressing societal ills - even in progressive circles and cities.

Review: Wok Mandu is a must-try

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Wok Mandu is a new local restaurant located near the College of Business.

Mourners gather to remember Tray Matthews at Nancy Park where he was slain

Two murder suspects arrested in connection with death of Trey Matthews III; January Shooting in Ypsilanti Township Update

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested and charged with the murder of Trey Matthews III. The fatal shooting occurred on Jan. 11 in Ypsilanti Township at Nancy Park.

EMU Hosts 11th Annual César Chávez Day of Celebration

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Students from local high schools joined EMU staff, faculty and students in celebrating the 11th Annual César Chávez Day of Celebration. Activities and presentations celebrated Latinx-American culture, addressed the lack of Latinx economic mobility and highlighted the importance of receiving a college degree.

Eastern Coney Island provides mediterranean food right off campus

Students enjoy service and shawarmas at local Coney Island

By Leaha Dotson · Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

Where to eat off campus is important to know at the beginning of the year. Cross Street, offers a variety of options to choose from.

Srishti Dances of India is presenting a night full of fun

By Olivia Jackson · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Saturday, November 8th, Srishti Dances of India is presenting a night full of world dance and music called the Dance Dialogues.

Final arguments begin in trial of Ed Thomas

By Drew Saunders · Monday, July 28, 2014

The final arguments for the trial of Ed Thomas in the murder of EMU wide receiver Demarius Reed started at 8:30, Monday. Thomas is accused of felony murder or assisting in murder, as well as armed robbery. Nimish Gantra, assistant prosecuting attorney for Washtenaw County began the closing arguments.

Washtenaw County police officers honoring those lost in the line of duty at Memorial Park.

Washtenaw County Police honor fallen officers

By Curt Allain · Monday, May 19, 2014

The heavy rain, which soaked through the dress blue uniforms of Washtenaw County Police Officers, began to slow as the shrill call of Herm Steinman’s bagpipes cut into the morning air Thursday. The officers stood at attention, lining Ballard Street in front of Memorial Park in downtown Ypsilanti, holding a silent vigil. Every year the scene repeats itself, every year a bell tolls for the names of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Aviation fraternity raises money, highlights program

By Amy Cooper · Monday, May 19, 2014

The smell of pancakes cooking on the griddle and the sound of “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins blaring over the loudspeakers welcomed visitors to the Eagle Flight Center at Willow Run Airport Saturday morning. Eastern Michigan University’s Alpha Eta Rho-Sigma Chi aviation fraternity hosted its annual pancake breakfast to exhibit unique aircrafts and highlight the university’s aviation program to the community and prospective future aviation specialists.

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