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Ypsilanti City Council discusses the future of public transportation

By Cedrick Charles · Monday, Nov. 1, 2021

Ypsilanti City Council discusses the future of transportation in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area.

Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots now available in Washtenaw County

By Megan Forystek · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021

Adults in Washtenaw County who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot can now receive Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots at 555 Towner St. in Ypsilanti.

Podcast: October 20, 2021

Monday, Oct. 25, 2021

The Greenhouse at EMU re-opens after being closed due to covid-19 and EMU welcomes its first African American Foundation of Trustees board chair, Dara Munson.

New spiritual store coming to Ypsilanti this week

By Marie White · Monday, Oct. 25, 2021

New spiritual store opens in downtown Ypsilanti, co-owned by former Eastern Michigan University student.

ypsiGLOW hopes for more student involvement following fee waiver from Ypsilanti

By Cedrick Charles · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

Ypsilanti City Council approved to waive the park rental fees for ypsiGLOW 2021, hosted by WonderFool Productions, Oct. 5.

Podcast: September 29, 2021

By Tre Briscoe · Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021

Park fees were waived for Ypsilanti’s annual domestic violence walk, EMU will be welcoming new autonomous shuttles, and a new restaurant has opened in Depot Town.

Ypsilanti’s Unicorn Feed & Supply offers a place for ‘joy’ and ‘inclusivity’

By Megan Forystek · Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021

Ever wondered what the Ypsilanti Unicorn Feed & Supply store is? Learn about what products they offer, and hear from the owner as she explains the idea behind her store.

Fees for the Annual Domestic Violence Walk now directed to those in need

By Cedrick Charles · Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

The City of Ypsilanti waives park rental fees for the Annual Domestic Violence Walk through an unanimous vote.

Rep. Dingell and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist visit Haab's Restaurant in Ypsilanti

'It saved our life.' COVID relief fund keeps Ypsilanti's Haab's Restaurant's doors open

By Megan Forystek · Friday, Sept. 17, 2021

Ypsilanti’s Haab’s Restaurant is visited by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist to showcase the impact of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Washtenaw County's Walk to End Alzheimer's to take place in-person this year

By Anastasia Moutzalias · Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

The Washtenaw Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be taking place later this year on Oct. 10, but the association is working hard now to spread awareness not only about the walk but also about the disease.

Ypsilanti Community Schools to launch full-time remote learning program, "Ypsilanti Community Connected Schools," in fall

By Anastasia Moutzalias · Monday, Aug. 9, 2021

This upcoming fall, Ypsilanti Community Schools is going to offer parents the option to enroll their children in a full-time remote learning program, Ypsilanti Community Connected Schools.

Local Ypsilanti rapper auditions for America's Got Talent

By Emma Henri · Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Local Ypsilanti artist, KidJay, auditioned for America’s Got Talent performing his song “Golden Child”.

Local Ann Arbor Troop 4 raised 60,000 meals during their annual food drive with Food Gatherers

By Emma Henri · Friday, July 23, 2021

The 16th annual “Tim Esch Scouting for Food Birthday Party” raised 60,000 meals while raising awareness and helping local food insecurity in the community. It was hosted by local Boy Scout Troop 4.

YpsiWrites creates art and writing tours across Ypsilanti

By Megan Forystek · Friday, July 16, 2021

YpsiWrites, a nonprofit community writing center has created three art and writing tours across Ypsilanti to inspire creativity. The tours are located in Depot Town, downtown Ypsilanti, and EMU’s campus.

Review: Bon Appetit Cuisine - West African restaurant in Ypsilanti area opening July 2

By Carmen Cheng · Friday, July 9, 2021

This new and exciting West African restaurant is sure to give EMU students a new cultural food experience!

Ypsilanti musician John E. Lawrence hosts The Ypsilanti Frog Island Jazz Series all summer long

By Emma Henri · Sunday, July 4, 2021

Professional jazz musicians will be performing every Friday at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, MI free of charge to attendees.

Fashion Marketing and Innovation students Preemie Pals Project

Fashion Marketing and Innovation professor and students cut fabric to donate to The Preemie Pals Project

By Anastasia Moutzalias · Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Associate Professor Dr. Julie Becker and students in her computer-aided design (CAD) classes began cutting fabric into squares in the late winter semester to donate to The Preemie Pals Project.

Rendering of New Ypsilanti District Library

Ypsilanti District Library to kick off public campaign to benefit construction of new superior library

By Anastasia Moutzalias · Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Construction began for the new Superior Library on Monday, May 24. The public phase of the Next Chapter Capital Campaign will begin on Tuesday, June 1.

City of Ypsilanti discusses finances in latest city council meeting

By Emma Henri · Saturday, May 15, 2021

Via Zoom, the City of Ypsilanti discussed budget plans and more on May 4, 2021.

Ypsilanti and EMU Police Department photos

Campus-Area Crime Map: April 8 though April 23

By Tyler Gaw · Monday, April 26, 2021

The campus–area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University from April 8 through April 23.

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