Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti Farmers Market opens for the season at two different local locations

Different farmer market options available on Tuesday, Saturday, and online shopping.

5K Race and Walk for Literacy Awareness will be held on EMU's campus

Ypsilanti District Library eliminates late fees starting June 1

No more late fees at Ypsilanti District Library as of June 1. 

Musical Bitchy Bingo with Jadein Black at Hamburger Mary's

Hamburger Mary’s will be performing at the Tower Inn in Ypsilanti Every Wednesday with Jadein Black at the Tower Inn in Ypsilanti.

Riverside Arts Center purchases new building in downtown Ypsilanti

The building at 76 N Huron Street has now been purchased by Riverside Arts and will be going under some renovations. 

Local fitness studio 'The Mix' opens second location in Depot Town

Sarah Kreiner opens her second fitness studio in Ypsilanti during pandemic. Inspires new business owners on how to run their own business. 

Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra to hold park concert on May 28

The Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra Pops in the Park Concert will kick off its performance on May 28.

A peek into Martin Shichtman’s lifelong career as the director and founder of Jewish Studies

Martin “Marty” Shichtman is retiring after 38 years of serving as director of the Center for Jewish Studies at EMU. 

Chili Cook-off set to take place at Michigan Firehouse Museum on May 7

 Community members can purchase tickets to support the museum and test various chili recipes. 

City of Ypsilanti updates residents on Peninsular Paper Dam removal

The city of Ypsilanti presents many benefits of the removal of the dam to residents and business.

Fowling Warehouse brings new sports attraction to Ypsilanti

The Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor community can enjoy a game of fowling at the new Fowling Warehouse.

Ypsilanti Spring Cleanup Day to take place on April 24

Community members can join in the cleanup efforts to pick up trash throughout Ypsilanti.  

The John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series returns to Ypsilanti this summer

Ypsilanti native John E. Lawrence heads a free concert series that will run all summer long.

Engage@EMU partners with TimeSlips for community outreach

The partnership will last until fall 2022, and two events will be held on April 7 and 14. 

Construction season kicks off in Ypsilanti with road reconstruction project

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and the City of Ypsilanti will be working together to improve the safety of the city’s drinking water and transportation system.

'12 at 22' exhibit showcases EMU graduate candidates' artworks

The exhibition at 22 North Gallery in Ypsilanti will run until April 23. 

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office releases new online reporting system

Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office institutes new online reporting system. This system will be used to report non-emergency crimes to police.

Amazon partners with Eastern Michigan University to pay for employees’ tuition

Eastern Michigan announces its participation in Amazon’s Career Choice program, aimed at upskilling 300,000 Amazon employees with college degrees and certificates by 2025. 

Rep. Debbie Dingell secures $550,000 for EMU services

EMU receives funding for its early childhood education and prisoner reentry programs.

Opinion: Michigan Avenue Tattoo and Piercing

Michigan Avenue Tattoo and Piercing is an awesome place to get your next body modification. The staff is very friendly and highly skilled, and all the equipment, as well as the interior as a whole, is incredibly clean and sanitary.