Ypsilanti

The Echo Q&A Series: Bethany Kennedy focuses on service as Ypsilanti library board trustee

In this installment of The Echo's Q&A series, get to know Bethany Kennedy, an EMU alumna serving as president of the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees.

The Echo Q&A Series: Ypsilanti Thrift Shop volunteers contribute to the community

Looking for a local shop to thrift some new finds? Look no further than Ypsilanti Thrift Shop, a nonprofit volunteer-centered organization with the goal of serving the Ypsilanti community.

The Echo Q&A Series: Cynthia Herrman shares her journey as a rock 'n' roll musician, Depot Town barber

In this installment of The Echo Q&A series, Cynthia Herrman talks about her musical and barber career.

Ypsilanti’s iconic cow building soon to be the Good Soil Café

The Good Soil Café is a business set to open in late 2025. The Café aims to provide for the community and offer second-chance jobs.

The Echo Q&A Series: EMU graduate Haluthai Brzys talks owning Ypsi restaurant Basil Babe

Restaurateur and Eastern Michigan University graduate Haluthai Brzys talks about opening and running Ypsilanti restaurant Basil Babe.

'Breaking the Barrier' project fosters conversations with police officers

With new management at Arbor One amid difficulties with city, residents hope for improvements

What's the move? Feb. 18-24

The STEM Ed Institute at EMU is a collaboration expanding opportunities for students

STEM ED Institute is teaching K-12 students valuable skills early — and Eastern students are teaching them.

Ypsilanti Community Schools will not willingly work with ICE

Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent announced in a statement that the school district would not cooperate with ICE.

HAAB's re-opens as Haab's Barrel House in downtown Ypsilanti to new, familiar faces

Black History Month Feature: EMU professor Dyann Logwood’s mission to mentor and inspire

Best Buddies program opens at Ypsilanti Community High School

Best Buddies Michigan has announced that they are opening a new chapter of the Best Buddies program at Ypsilanti Community High School.

Ypsi to welcome new bistro, speakeasy into former Bobcat Bonnies building

Plans have been announced for a new business venture to fill the vacant Bobcat Bonnie's corner.

The Echo Q&A Series: Alyshia Dyer is the youngest, and first, woman to serve as sheriff of Washtenaw County

Get to know Alyshia Dyer, Washtenaw County's youngest and first female sheriff, in this installment of The Eastern Echo's Q&A series.

Ann Arbor’s Earthen Jar to transform vacant Ypsilanti storefront

Vegetarian Indian cuisine restaurant Earthen Jar will open a new location in Ypsilanti with the help of state funding grants. 

Ypsilanti leaders support resolution for permanent shelter, unarmed crisis response

Ypsilanti City Council passed two resolutions to support public services.

Ypsi Community High School hosts Arts, Beats, and Eats

Ypsilanti Community High School's Arts, Beats, and Eats event on Dec. 5 highlighted the school's career and technical program.

Several grants will help kickstart the Water Street Redevelopment Project

The MEDC and HUD grants are helping Ypsilanti make more progress on the Water Street Redevelopment Project starting in 2025.

Beer Choir brings community together with singing at Arbor Brewing Company

Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, Mich., hosted the Beyond Choir for their new recurring event, Beer Choir.