ypsilanti - The Eastern Echo

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Ypsilanti Art Supply to open storefront, offer multi-use studio space

By Katherine Tatomir · Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

Ypsilanti Art Supply is set to expand its storefront to include a space next door for classes, workshops and more.

Storefront with green and black trim against a brick building. Multiple signs in the windows read "a2vintage," "Vintage Clothing," "Opening Soon" and more.

Roots: A2vintage relocates to Depot Town, introduces Student Sunday sale

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Ypsilanti vintage store a2vintage has moved from its location on Michigan Avenue to a new space in Depot Town. With the move, they are starting Student Sunday sales.

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Roots Local Artist of the Month: Rae Brooks-Pauli finds spiritual connection through intuitive-based tattooing

By Carol Detary · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Intuitive-based tattoo artist, mentor and business owner Rae Brooks-Pauli is set to open Haven Tattoo Studio in Ypsilanti at the end of January 2026, where they will entwine spirituality with their artistry.

Roots Ypsilanti Arts Events: Jan. 27, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Browse these upcoming Ypsilanti arts events, featuring music, comedy, poetry, and more.

A close-up of the front of a building. At the top, big capital blue letters spell out "Riverside Arts Center" against a darker blue background. Underneath, raised rust-colored letters spell out "76 North Huron" against a maroon background.

What's the Move? Jan. 27 - Feb. 2

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

From trivia nights to musical auditions, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti.

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Weekend warming center hours announced for Jan. 24-25 at Ypsilanti Freighthouse

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

On Friday, the city of Ypsilanti announced a weekend extension of the warming shelter hours at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse amid a cold weather advisory issued earlier in the week by the National Weather Service.

Washtenaw County opens more warming centers during extreme cold

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Five warming centers will be open in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor for community members as southeast Michigan faces a cold weather advisory.

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5 secondhand stores within 5 miles of campus to check out this semester

By Jada Hauser · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Find secondhand goods for sale within 5 miles of Eastern Michigan University's campus to update your personal style on a budget.

Two people hold white signs that read "ABOLISH ICE," and "NO KINGS," outdoors, surrounded by other people holding signs and waving American flags.

Michigan state, local officials work to limit immigration enforcement agents

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Local governing bodies have recently passed resolutions and policies calling for restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County, as state politicians push legislation to limit the power and access of immigration agents in Michigan.

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Washtenaw Sheriff releases dash cam video of deputy-involved shooting of unarmed driver

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Newly released dash cam footage from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office shows the moment deputies shot and killed a man who fled in a vehicle chase in Ypsilanti and is now known to have been unarmed.

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Ypsilanti City Council expands public comment rules

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council members voted to adopt new rules for public comments, allowing more time for resident participation.

People stand against a beige wall holding signs of protest. The signs read "justice for Ruben now" and "de-militarize Ypsi."

At council meeting, residents condemn police response to barricade incident

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

Public commenters at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting spoke out against the police response to an incident in which a man barricaded himself inside a West Cross Street residence.

Ypsilanti City Council to meet in EMU Student Center, Jan. 20

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

The Jan. 20, 2026, Ypsilanti City Council meeting will be held in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Ballroom instead of City Hall.

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Ypsilanti Township leaders raise concerns, seek answers on U-M, Los Alamos data center

By Lilly Kujawski and AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

The Ypsilanti Township Board, along with Attorney Doug Winters, Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr., and Rep. Jim DeSana held an informational meeting for Ypsilanti citizens concerned about the planned data center from U-M and Los Alamos.

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What's the Move? Jan. 20-26

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

From anime conventions to live music events to board game nights, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti.

Ypsilanti night spots feature several open mic events near the EMU campus

By Ky'anna Coats · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Looking to showcase a talent in front of an audience? Check out one of these open mic nights in Ypsilanti.

No gun found in car of driver shot, killed by police in Ypsilanti

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

No gun was recovered in the car of a driver who was shot and killed by police in Ypsilanti after fleeing officers in the early morning of Jan. 6, 2026.

The storefront of a building decorated for the winter holidays. Snowflakes, green wreaths and other winter-themed items are painted on the glass doors and windows of the building. In front of the building is a white sign that says "Rhizome Roots" in gold and red letters. It is night, and the lights in the building are on.

What's the Move? Jan. 13-19

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

From yoga classes to art exhibitions to vision board events, there is no shortage of events happening in Ypsilanti Jan. 13-19, 2026.

A large, hand-crafted heart-shaped sign with "Love thy neighbor" written in the center, along with other messages of support, stands in the yard of a damaged and condemned two-story brick house where several community members gather.

Ypsilanti residents, officials respond, raise questions after 30-hour barricade incident

By Lilly Kujawski and Gray Connor · Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

On Jan. 11, 2026, neighbors united on the front lawn in front of the West Cross Street house, where on Jan. 4 and 5, 2026, police spent more than 30 hours in crisis negotiations with a man, 53, who barricaded himself inside. In a display of support for the man, residents and some elected officials raised questions about the police response to the incident.

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What's the Move? Jan. 6-12

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026

From half marathons to comedy shows to concerts, there are several events taking place in Ypsilanti from Jan. 6-12, 2026.