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Ypsilanti City Council approves resolution for unarmed response program

By Lelaina MacDonald · Friday, May 15, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council members discussed and approved an unarmed response program for the city of Ypsilanti on May 5, 2026.

A grid of photos showing 25 of the gas station price signs documented by The Eastern Echo.

How gas prices, reward programs compare at Ypsilanti stations

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Across the 37 operating gas stations in Ypsilanti, the average cost for a gallon of regular gas was $4.784 — $0.28 above the national average.

Parking lot on a rainy day. A few cars are parked, and 3 red, brick campus buildings are in the background. Parking sign reads "Pease A-1 Lot, Permit required 7 days per week."

Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University to take on construction projects this summer

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

This spring and summer, the City of Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University are taking on various construction projects. Here's what community members can expect.

A building with white column-style architecture is located next to greenery and trees and contains the words "Frederic H. Pease Auditorium."

What's the Move? May 12-18

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in and around Ypsilanti from May 12-18, 2026.

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Ypsilanti's Book Love Bar builds community through reading, art, events

By Hannah Borders · Sunday, May 10, 2026

Book Love Bar is a local bookshop in Ypsilanti that sells books, art and games. Book Love Bar also offers space for event hosting.

Silhouette of a person riding a horse with a banner beneath that reads "Brevity Shakespeare."

Brevity Shakespeare represents community in adaptation of 'Much Ado About Nothing'

By Hannah Borders · Saturday, May 9, 2026

Brevity Shakespeare is performing Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" at the YPSI from May 22-31, 2026.

A red brick wall with a circular black sign hanging on it. There are four lines of white print on the sign. The first says "Ypsilanti, MI." The second says "Water," the third says "Tower," and the fourth says "Distilling Co." All of the letters on the sign are capitalized.

What's the Move? May 5-11

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

From musical performances to blues jams to play auditions, there are several events coming up in Ypsilanti.

Ypsilanti City Council to vote on unarmed response program after delay

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council will vote May 5, 2026, on a resolution to create and fund an unarmed community responder program, after voting was delayed at the last meeting.

A dog on a gray background with text that reads "The Hound of the Baskervilles by Tim Kelly. Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle."

Ypsilanti's PTD Productions presents 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

By Hannah Borders · Friday, May 1, 2026

PTD Productions presents "The Hound of the Baskervilles," a play by Tim Kelly based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The entrance of a building with double glass doors. The doors are clear, and white curtains on the inside are visible through them. The number "108" is written in silver above the doors.

What's the Move? April 28 - May 4

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Several events are coming up between April 28 and May 4, 2026, in the Ypsilanti area.

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Bug Pit Collaborative Arts to open auditions for upcoming production

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Shared art meets wacky and abstract theater, open to all, at Ypsilanti's Bug Pit Collaborative Arts group.

This photo shows the words "You belong here" written in rainbow-colored sidewalk chalk. Two chalk art hearts surround the words.

8 art-related events to attend in Washtenaw County this summer

By Hannah Borders · Monday, April 27, 2026

From pride celebrations to art fairs, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor will have no shortage of fun this summer.

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YCUA passes 12-month moratorium on water and sewage services for data centers

By AnnaBelle Favre · Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority passed a resolution proposing a minimum 12-month moratorium on providing water and sewage services to data centers. The YCUA board unanimously voted to approve the resolution.

5 ways to enjoy food and drinks in Ypsilanti this spring, summer

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Looking for a creative way to enjoy food and beverages this summer? We've got you covered with this list of Ypsilanti events.

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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.

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Dreamland Theater reimagines 'Animal Farm' with puppet show adaptation

By Hannah Borders · Monday, April 20, 2026

Dreamland Theater has adapted George Orwell's "Animal Farm" into a puppet show and is putting on performances throughout April and May.

A square-shaped building made of gray-colored wood with a brown-colored panel running across its middle. There are several windows, and the door to the building is purple. In one of the windows is a Black Lives Matter sign. A few bikes are parked in front of the building, and a sign in the foreground says "Ozone House Entrance." Overhead, the sky is a shade of pale blue.

What's the Move? April 21-27

By Allie Beecher · Monday, April 20, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti from April 21-27, 2026.

Doorway to a gray cement and red brick historic building. The glass double-door entrance has the letter "R" painted on the front in colorful patterns.

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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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.

White-painted storefront with large windows and a green and red awning above the entrance. Vinyl records hang in the window with a sign reading "Wyrd Byrd."

What's the Move? April 14-21

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Looking for something to do? Check out this list of Ypsilanti events happening April 14-21, 2026.