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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.

New Ypsilanti Township data center resolution requests moratorium on local resources

By Laura Meriweather · Monday, April 20, 2026

The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees passed a new resolution on April 15, 2026, requesting a 12-month moratorium on the township's water and sewer systems in relation to data and computing centers.

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Riverside Arts Center to feature Ypsilanti Community Schools student artwork

By Bilal Ahmed · Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Riverside Arts Center will feature artwork from Ypsilanti Community Schools students for an annual exhibition in May 2026.

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Board of Regents focuses on new leadership, future changes at EMU

By Lilly Kujawski · Friday, April 17, 2026

April 16, 2026, marked Brendan Kelly's first Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents meeting as president.

How to request extra tickets for 2026 Eastern Michigan University commencement

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, April 17, 2026

2026 Eastern Michigan University graduates each receive four commencement tickets for loved ones, with the option to request more if needed.

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Celebrate Earth Day with these local volunteer opportunities

By Katherine Tatomir · Friday, April 17, 2026

Those looking to celebrate Earth Day can look into these environmentally focused volunteer opportunities in and around Ypsilanti.

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An overview of laws and policies for EMU student employees

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, April 16, 2026

A broad overview of some of the laws and policies pertaining to student employees at Eastern Michigan University.

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After a busy EMU Student Government campaign, a moment to breathe and reflect

By Laura Meriweather · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

After Nina Freeman and Eva Orlich Rojas were elected president and vice president in the 2026 EMU Student Government election, the executive tickets sat down with The Eastern Echo to reflect on the campaign and the road ahead.

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Eastern Michigan University builds new Block E sculpture in front of Student Center

By AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Eastern Michigan University completed construction on a Block E sculpture on campus.

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War in Iran affects local economy, gas prices

By Lauren Holloway · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The war in Iran and the subsequent closing of the Strait of Hormuz are causing gas prices to rise in Ypsilanti.

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Eastern Michigan University President Kelly announces provost, chief of staff resignations

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

President Brendan Kelly announced two leadership role changes in an email to EMU students, faculty and staff April 13, 2026.

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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.

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Eastern Michigan University Theatre brings new vision to 'Our Town'

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, April 13, 2026

Eastern Michigan University Theatre students will perform "Our Town," written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Pirooz Aghssa, April 16-19, 2026.

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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.

Eastern Michigan University Fraternity and Sorority Life gears up for Greek Week

By Gray Connor · Saturday, April 11, 2026

Community bonding, fundraising and competitive fun are encouraged throughout this year's Greek Week at Eastern Michigan University.

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Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance to host Mother's Day 5K and Fun Run

By Lauren Holloway · Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance will host its annual Mother’s Day 5K and Fun Run on May 10, 2026.

The corner of Ypsilanti City Hall building at 1 South Huron St. during daylight hours shows two windows a a 90-degree angle, and the stone foundation.

Candidate filing deadline approaches for Ypsilanti mayoral, City Council election

By Natalie Heckert · Friday, April 10, 2026

As Ypsilanti gears up for its City Council and mayoral election, here's what residents interested in running for a seat need to know.

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Filmmakers to showcase their work at Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, April 9, 2026

Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti will be showing independently made films at Riverside Arts Center from April 16-18.

Michigan governor expected to review Ypsilanti police funding ballot language

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution April 7, 2026, to send forward a certified petition to the Washtenaw County clerk and the Michigan governor.

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Ypsilanti City Council to hold 2nd reading for 3 new ordinances at April 7 meeting

By AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Ypsilanti City Council passed the first reading of three proposed ordinances during its meeting March 17, 2026.