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Neighborhood Theatre Group to present Halloween-season Black Cat show

By Lelaina MacDonald · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026

The Neighborhood Theatre Group will perform its annual Black Cat show Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 22-24, 2026.

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What's the Move? Oct. 6-12

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

Here are some events that are happening during the week of Oct 6-12 on campus and in and around Ypsilanti.

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ICE detains, releases green card holder, drawing crowd in Ypsilanti Township

By Camryn O'Brien · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

Immigration enforcement officers were seen making an arrest in Ypsilanti Township on Sept. 30, 2026.

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Election Q&A: Political science professor speaks on voting importance, policy impact

By Hannah Borders · Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

Political science professor Joshua Koss speaks on the importance of voting, midterm elections and the impact of local policies.

The Eastern Echo reports phishing hack, advises caution with suspicious messages

By Eastern Echo Staff · Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

On Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, one of The Eastern Echo email addresses, editor@easternecho.com, was hacked, sending unauthorized messages to various contacts and recent recipients around 2 p.m.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | Oct. 5-11

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

What to look out for in this week of sports at Eastern Michigan University, from historical tales to practical game day tips.

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EMU Center for Jewish Studies, Zingerman's Roadhouse to host author Nora Rubel for 'Cooking Up History' event

By Bilal Ahmed · Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

Author Nora Rubel will discuss her book and takes on Jewish American culture Oct. 6, 2026. The event is hosted by Eastern Michigan University's Center for Jewish Studies and Zingerman's Roadhouse.

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Eagles stay undefeated in the MAC after women's soccer victory over Kent State

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

Eastern Michigan University women's soccer team triumphed over Kent State, 2-1, rising to the No. 1 slot in the Mid-American Conference.

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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.

EMU Theatre to present mythical world of 'Metamorphoses'

By Lelaina MacDonald · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026

Eastern Michigan University Theatre will present "Metamorphoses," with shows Oct. 8-11.

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City of Ypsilanti to host public data center ordinance meetings Oct. 7, Oct. 15

By Lelaina MacDonald · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026

The City of Ypsilanti will be holding two meetings discussing a proposed data center zoning ordinance.

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Ypsilanti 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.

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Health groups offer vaccination clinics at EMU, in Ypsilanti as flu season begins

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

Eastern Michigan University and local health groups will offer flu vaccination clinics throughout Ypsilanti as influenza season begins.

Adam Riccinto, the music director and founder of the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra, is wearing all black clothing and glasses as he stands on a stage facing the audience. Standing behind him and also facing the audience are the members of the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra, who are likewise all dressed in black. Riccinto stands to the right of a conductor's podium.

Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra opens 2026-27 season Oct. 4

By Allie Beecher · Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra will open its 2026-2027 season, "Playing Favorites."

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EMU to host Cultural Expo! event Oct. 3

By Lelaina MacDonald · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

On Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, Eastern Michigan University's International Student Association is holding Cultural Expo!, an event intended to celebrate different cultures and educate students about them.

Meet the candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

What to know about the six candidates running for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court.

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Meet the candidates running for Michigan attorney general

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

What to know about the candidates running for Michigan attorney general.

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EMU AAUP ratifies new 3-year faculty union contract

By Laura Meriweather · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University chapter of the American Association of University Professors ratified a new faculty union contract after voting closed on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, according to EMU-AAUP President Matthew Kirkpatrick.

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.