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Ypsilanti

A street view of the buildings in Depot Town, with "Ralley in The Alley, Depot Town Cruise Night" text in the top left corner.

What's the Move? July 8-14

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From dance classes and music events to Depot Town Cruise Night, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti! Check out this article for more details about fun events happening in the area.




Multiple different colored koi fish ranging from white, to orange, to brown, swimming in blue water.

EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter

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Students who walk around EMU's recreation park and Lake House can observe the colorful koi fish in the water of the pond. Beyond the moments of relaxation, the pond and the koi fish tell a story of the history of the university's recreational facility. Also, the way koi fish live in the pond during both the warm summer and freezing winter might be surprising.


A hand-written sign that says "Welcome 2 Growing Hope" welcomes visitors to local nonprofit Growing Hope's Michigan Avenue urban farm.

Ypsilanti's urban farm, Growing Hope, fosters community and sustainable food production

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Managed by volunteers, the lot is a small farm, where a group called Growing Hope encourages people to gather and grown their own food. Since 2003, the nonprofit organization has grown hope among the local community through local food production. The farm is a place where working-class families can have a small plot, and assistance in tending their gardens. The farm also grows fruits and vegetables that are then sold at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace. 



Madison Cantrell

Local Artist of the Month: Madison Cantrell vends at Ypsi Pride 2025

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Madison Cantrell is an art and journalism double major at Eastern Michigan University who focuses on film and digital photography and serves as the editor in chief of Cellar Roots. Ypsilanti Pride 2025 is the first time Cantrell is selling their work, and they are excited to see what comes in the future with internship opportunities.


Colorful buildings house shops and restaurants along the Depot Town main street, with the city's clock post, at right, mounted in the middle of one of the pedestrian crosswalks.

What's the Move? June 3-9

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June is the month when spring moves into summer, and from parties to games to live theater, it offers a wide variety of options for those seeking entertainment in the Ypsilanti area.







 A Mediterranean feta salad that was made of fresh vegetable.

Plan your meals around what’s in season

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Purchasing fresh food from one of the several farmers markets in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti is an excellent way for people to support local farmers, diversify their diets and nourish their bodies and souls.


A ramen bowl that has beef chunks in the right bottom corner of the photo, and noodles in the top left side. The dish has chili paste and sliced spring onion as seasoning.

What's the Move? May 20-26

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From ramen cooking classes to movies in the park, there is always something interesting to do in Ypsilanti! This collection of events showcases diversity and invites people to spice up their time by embracing new experiences.



Articles featured in this episode:

"Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting" - Caleb Henderson

"EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter" - Israel Shriki

"Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer" - Allie Beecher

"EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025" - Israel Shriki