Ypsilanti

Fun spots in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor for college students to visit

Taking location, price, and COVID-19 safety into consideration, college students finding activities to do off campus can be daunting. Still, there are many sweet spots in the area that young adults should check out during their time at EMU.  

5 great local food spots to try in Ypsilanti

Looking for food in Ypsilanti? Here are some great choices to visit with you family during move in. 

Explore new outdoor courts outside of the Rec/IM the day before classes start

The new outdoor courts will bring a renewed buzz to campus.

Community coffee shop Café Liv opens in Ypsilanti in time for the fall semester

Looking for a study spot close to campus? Check out this new local coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. 

Ypsilanti mutual aid event Pull Over Prevention works to decrease unnecessary traffic stops

Attend this mutual aid fair in Ypsilanti on Sept. 10 and Oct. 8. 

Get to know Ypsi!

Ypsi has character. You can see it not only in the beautiful, historic architecture, but by the attitude of the people as well. Ypsilanti is a smaller town where one can bike from downtown to Depot Town, get to know local business owners, and truly take pride and enjoyment in where you live.  

The Newton of Ypsilanti and Mindo Chocolate have partnered up for a chocolate tasting and a truffle-making class

Tasting chocolate and making truffles while learning the unique bean-to-bar process.

Ypsilanti Town Recreation Department hosting first annual cornhole tournament

Ypsilanti will be hosting a cornhole tournament on August 27.

Hassan Beydoun earns Biletnikoff and Maxwell Award watch list nominations

Eastern Michigan University senior wide receiver Hassan Beydoun earns Biletnikoff and Maxwell Award watch list nominations. Beydoun is one of five Mid-American Conference (MAC) receivers named to the Biletnikoff Award's 42-man list and one of six MAC players named to the Maxwell Award's 85-man list.

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels presents Pets for P.A.L.S to support their seniors

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels hosts event to raise money for the pets of their senior clients.

Game Pawn opens Ypsilanti location

Game Pawn plans to hold a grand opening on Sept. 9.

Ypsilanti District Library introduces non-book items that are available for check out

Tools and kitchenware will now be available for check out at Ypsilanti District Library. 

Thunder Over Michigan air show returns to Willow Run Airport

This two-day air show event will be held at Ypsilanti's Willow Run Airport July 16th and 17th. 

Meet real-life women who worked in WWII at Ypsilanti's fifth annual Rosie the Riveter Craft Show

North Bay Park in Ypsilanti is hosting the fifth annual Rosie the Riveter Craft Show.

Jazz Festival coming to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti every Saturday this July

Come enjoy the sights and sounds of jazz every Saturday for the month of July at Riverside Park. 

Ypsilanti hosting 93rd annual Independence Day parade Monday on Cross Street

Ypsi’s biggest 4th of July parade is happening Monday, July 4th.

EMU TRiO Upward Bound program receives five-year grant renewal

The university received a five-year grant renewal for $2 million to help young people succeed in their future career pathways. 

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum hosts Cruise Nights’ every Wednesday

There will be Cruise Nights every Wednesday in Depot Town

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