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President-elect Brendan Kelly speaking to the press

EMU President Kelly seeks county partnership at Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, July 3, 2026

On July 1, Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly spoke to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, emphasizing partnership between the university and the county.

Exterior of a brick building with a green canopy reading "Ypsi Alehouse."

What's the Move? June 30 - July 7

By Gray Connor · Thursday, July 2, 2026

Looking to fill up your calendar? Check out the upcoming events in the Washtenaw County area from June 30 to July 7.

A Chevrolet Corvair convertible decorated in a patriotic, American flag theme with red and white stripes going down the sides with blue and stars on the hood. A sign saying "Grand Marshal" is on the door. Miniature American flags are sticking out from the corners of the car with people inside the car waving and people walking behind.

Ypsilanti to celebrate Fourth of July with parade

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade is coming up, with music, classic cars, floats and more.

A building with a red-and-blue-brick entrance. Extending from the right side of the entrance is a long gray-colored section of the building. Several green trees frame the entrance to the building, and there is green grass in the foreground of the photo. Overhead, the sky is blue, and there is a rainbow visible over the building.

YDL Summer Reading Challenge rewards kid, adult readers

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Ypsilanti District Library is hosting a reading challenge this summer for all ages. Participants can enjoy a good book as well as free events, activities and prizes.

A sushi roll containing fish, cucumber, rice and nori is displayed at a restaurant.

Protein-heavy and affordable: new sushi shop opens in downtown Ypsilanti

By Sam Peterson · Saturday, June 27, 2026

Penny Roll Sushi is a new grab-and-go style sushi restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti.

Craft materials are laid out on a table in the Student Center.

Pin & Patch social to bring together Ypsilanti community

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, June 23, 2026

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 6-9 p.m., Bekah Whitehead will host Pin & Patch, a social crafting event at the Water Tower Distilling Co. on 23 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti.

A butterfly rests on a plant, with green shrubs in the background.

Ypsilanti celebrates Pollinator Week

By Lauren Holloway · Monday, June 22, 2026

June 22-28 is National Pollinator week, and there are many ways residents can celebrate in Ypsilanti.

Inside of a store that has shelves of books to the right, movies and CDs in the center, and t-shirts on the left.

Local record shop Wyrd Byrd strengthens music-loving community in Ypsilanti

By Hannah Borders · Sunday, June 21, 2026

Wyrd Byrd is an independently owned record store in downtown Ypsilanti that sells a variety of products and hosts music-centered events.

Fred Hammond sits on stage in front of a microphone in a snapback hat, black t-shirt and grey jeans with multiple background performers surrounding him in matching white tops and blue jeans.

Ypsilanti to honor Juneteenth with 3-day celebration

By Laleh Walker · Thursday, June 18, 2026

From June 19-21, 2026, Ypsilanti will celebrate its sixth annual Juneteenth celebration, Juneteenth Rising: Liberation Through Unity, at University Bank in downtown Ypsilanti.

Huron Valley Connectional Women's Facility

Former Huron Valley correctional officer sentenced for criminal sexual conduct

By Sam Peterson · Thursday, June 18, 2026

Huron Valley Women's Correctional Facility officer receives 18 month to 15 year sentence after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Event flyer with a multi-colored background and text that reads "Clowns Out: Clothes Off! ft. Burlesque clowns + improv. Fundrasiing for Ypsi Pride & Black Pride Ypsi."

Clowns Out: Clothes Off! event to raise money for Ypsi Pride, Black Pride Ypsi

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, June 17, 2026

A local clown burlesque performance group, The Good Trouble Makers, is putting on a show at hear.say in Ann Arbor to raise money for Ypsi Pride and Black Pride Ypsi.

A vendor tent features body care products. A vendor uses their device to ring up customers while a group of attendees look at the items for sale.

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.

A baseball field surrounded by fencing, grass, and dugout areas for the team.

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.

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.

An adult and child stop by a stand at the farmer's market and talk to two staff members.

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.