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What's the Move? June 16-23

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Looking for something to do this week? Whether it is arts, music, comedy or culture, there is something for all in Ypsilanti.

The Rocket's yellow storefront has the words "The Rocket" and is covered with daisies on the window, large plush characters on display inside the window, and a sign that says, "Candy, Gifts, Toys."

Ypsilanti’s The Rocket owners reflect on 20 years in business

By Laleh Walker · Monday, June 15, 2026

Reaching 20 years in business, The Rocket continues to be a place of nostalgia, gifts and candy for kids and adults.

A man stands in his living room in front of a fireplace, holding on to his walker.

106 year old invites centenarians to ride in Ypsilanti's 96th annual 4th of July parade

By Lauren Holloway · Sunday, June 14, 2026

Ypsilanti centenarian Gordon Cahours will be riding in Ypsilanti's 96th annual 4th of July parade and invites other Ypsi residents over 100 to join him.

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Ypsilanti National Little League calls on community to help to restore dugouts

By AnnaBelle Favre · Saturday, June 13, 2026

After their dugouts were vandalized in April, Ypsilanti National Little League is calling on community volunteers to help them repaint.

First Friday Food Court: Eat It By The SpoonFull

First Friday Food Court kicks off Ypsi's summer season

By Laleh Walker · Saturday, June 13, 2026

To kickoff the summer, First Friday Food Court returned to Ypsilanti Friday, June 5, in partnership with Growing Hope, First Fridays Ypsi, and PoetTreeTown.

Front facade of Rhizome Roots with plants and posters in the window.

Green Social Detroit collaborates with Rhizome Roots to bring Plant Swap to Ypsilanti

By Hannah Borders · Friday, June 12, 2026

Rhizome Roots, a local yoga studio, is collaborating with the organization Green Social Detroit to educate Ypsilanti residents on plant care during plant swap event.

Protester in neon green shirt holds sign that says immediate resignation, investigation, remediation, state accountability.

Community members protest Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility prison conditions

By Lauren Holloway · Thursday, June 11, 2026

Organizations across Washtenaw County came together to protest conditions in the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility.

A blue sign with the Michigan seal marks the west entrance of the Women's Huron Valley Correctional facility, a brick building topped with a barbed wire fence.

Dingell requests intervention, transparency after new Ypsilanti prison death

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, June 11, 2026

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Monday, June 8, 2026 requesting intervention and increased transparency at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti after a third inmate in under a month was reported dead on Sunday.

Parents of man killed by Washtenaw deputies file civil lawsuit

By Sam Peterson · Thursday, June 11, 2026

The family of 34-year-old John Jenuwine is seeking a civil lawsuit after his death in a January after he was shot in Ypsilanti by Washtenaw County Sheriff's deputies.

Roosevelt Hall renovation design moves forward as Eastern Michigan University awaits state funding

By Sam Peterson · Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Design work at Eastern Michigan University's century-old Roosevelt Hall is moving forward as the university awaits state funding for the project.

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Ypsilanti Farmers Market offers fresh produce, goods throughout the summer

By Gray Connor · Monday, June 8, 2026

The Ypsilanti Farmer's Market, organized by Growing Hope, will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesdays at 3-7 p.m. throughout the summer.

In downtown Ypsilanti, the front entrance of the Ypsilanti Public Library, located on Michigan Avenue, features a glass door and large rectangular windows on both sides.

Ypsilanti District Library hosts youth creativity camp

By Lauren Holloway · Friday, June 5, 2026

Ypsilanti District Library, in partnership with the Ozone House and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, hosts yearly summer songwriting camps for youth ages 10-24.

Depot Town Cruise Nights returning on summer Thursdays

By AnnaBelle Favre · Thursday, June 4, 2026

Starting June 4, Depot Town Cruise Nights will pick back up as a Thursday night event throughout the summer. Spectators can come cruise the classic cars and visit Rally in the Alley, an art market.

A series of colorful artistic designs, all containing the words "I Voted," many featuring Michigan state symbols, such as cherries, the Mackinac Bridge, the state seal, and robins.

'I Voted' sticker design voting starts June 1

By Lelaina MacDonald · Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The 2026 "I Voted" sticker competition voting begins June 1, 2026.

Blue sign says, "Ypsilanti Police Department," surrounded by greenery in front of a building.

Ypsilanti Police Department responds to a shooting complaint

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, June 2, 2026

A man in Ypsilanti was found with several gunshot wounds on May 30, 2026. He is in stable condition.

What's the Move? June 3-9

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Looking for something to do this week? The Eastern Echo has you covered with these upcoming events in Ypsilanti.

Small flags are stuck into the grass with every color of the rainbow, including black and brown, in the shape of a Pride flag.

5 local ways to celebrate Pride Month in Ypsilanti

By Laleh Walker · Monday, June 1, 2026

Throughout the month of June, Ypsilanti will host events ranging from Y2K cookouts to space raves and beyond, providing diverse ways for the community to celebrate Pride Month.

The back of a stop sign. A flyer stuck to the back says "No nukes for Ypsi" with a drawing of an animal skull and a link to the Stop the Data Center advocacy group Linktree page. The sticker next to it says "AI ain't it!" and is also attributed to Stop the Data Center.

U-M continues data center plans despite local opposition

By Laura Meriweather · Saturday, May 30, 2026

The University of Michigan is continuing to plan a large-scale data center in Ypsilanti Township, despite three denouncement resolutions from the city and township, consistent opposition from local residents and a recent moratorium on Ypsilanti's water and sewer services that restricts their use for data centers and similar facilities.

Ypsilanti City Council votes in support of YCUA data center moratorium

By Lelaina MacDonald · Wednesday, May 27, 2026

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Ypsilanti City Council members issued formal support for Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority's 12-month moratorium on data centers.

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Two men hospitalized after shooting in Ypsilanti Township

By Lelaina MacDonald · Wednesday, May 27, 2026

On the night of Thursday, May 21, 2026, an 18-year-old man and a 33-year-old man were shot in Ypsilanti Township.