ypsilanti - The Eastern Echo

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What's the Move? March 17-23

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, March 17, 2026

From open mic nights to concerts and more, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Get the scoop on what's happening March 17-23, 2026.

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What to know about measles in Washtenaw County

By Lilly Kujawski · Monday, March 16, 2026

One confirmed and one suspect case of measles have been identified in Washtenaw County. Here's what to know about the virus.

Washtenaw County identifies second suspected measles case

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, March 12, 2026

A second suspected case of measles has been identified by the Washtenaw County Health Department on March 12, 2026.

Washtenaw County confirms measles case; exposure locations identified in Ypsilanti, Canton

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Washtenaw County has confirmed Michigan's first case of measles in 2026, with potential exposure sites identified in Ypsilanti and Canton.

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Ypsilanti selected among 7 Michigan cities for downtown development program

By Laura Meriweather · Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Recast Leaders, a program led by DC-based consulting firm Recast City, has selected Ypsilanti for a 10-month downtown development program that seeks to put small businesses in vacant storefronts.

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What's the Move? March 10-16

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti March 10-16, 2026.

The Echo Q&A Series: English professor writes across the curriculum, into the community

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eastern Michigan University faculty member Ann Blakeslee discusses her work in the university's Writing Across the Curriculum program and the Ypsilanti nonprofit YpsiWrites.

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Twin Bird Yarn & Notions opens, builds community through yarn crafts

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

A new yarn shop, Twin Bird Yarn & Notions, opened in Ypsilanti.

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What's the Move? March 3-9

By Allie Beecher · Monday, March 2, 2026

From musical theater performances to songwriting workshops, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this list of events happening March 3-9, 2026.

Paris Stinson poses outside in a green graduation cap and gown. A red brick building with a red door stands in the background.

Roots Artist of the Month: Watercolor and oil painter, EMU alumna Paris Stinson

By Carol Detary · Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

Meet Paris Stinson, an Eastern Michigan University alumna and local artist with an interest in abstract and surreal painting.

Debbie Dingell secures federal funding, over $1M for Ypsilanti projects

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell secured over $1 million for two Ypsilanti projects: the YCUA Water Main Improvement Project and the City of Ypsilanti Cross Street and Prospect Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Editorial: Student journalists must rise to the current moment

By The Eastern Echo · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

This year for Student Press Freedom Day, The Eastern Echo invites you to join in on the conversation, Resiliency in Action.

The edge of a brick building with a sign protruding from its right side. The sign is black and in the shape of the letter L. The top part of the sign says "Coworking" in white capital letters, and the word is written vertically. The bottom part of the sign says "BOS" in colorful capital letters, and beneath that, the words "Back Office Studio" are written in white capital letters. There is a row of trees with green leaves near the building, and the sky overhead is sunny.

What's the Move? Feb. 24 - March 2

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

There is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this list from The Eastern Echo of events coming up Feb. 24 - March 2, 2026.

A dozen or so people sit in the audience of Ypsilanti City Hall, holding signs that say "Ypsi thrives when art survives."

Ypsilanti Planning Commission approves Dzanc House zoning resolution

By Gray Connor · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

The Ypsilanti City Council is expected to vote on a zoning law amendment passed by the city's Planning Commission, following Dzanc House's former shutdown notice.

Lenore Ariel Ojibway-Gifford - City Council

Ypsilanti residents selected for Water Street citizen participation committee

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Eight members of the public were selected from a pool of 28 candidates to serve on the Ypsilanti Water Street redevelopment ad hoc committee.

Multiple people sit in rows of chairs and at a table perpendicular to the chairs at an Ypsilanti City Council meeting, with one person holding a sign that says, "No ICE."

'We need it now': Ypsilanti Council limits use of city resources for immigration enforcement

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing a policy prohibiting the use of city resources, funds or personnel to assist in civil immigration enforcement.

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What's the Move? Feb. 17-23

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

There's always something to do in Ypsilanti! From karaoke events to zine workshops, there is something for everyone Feb. 17-23, 2026.

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Ypsilanti City Council to vote on civil immigration resolution

By Lilly Kujawski · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council will consider a resolution at its next meeting to limit the scope of civil immigration enforcement action in the area.

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Washtenaw Optimal Wellness helps Ypsilanti residents live healthier, Blue Zone lifestyles

By Ky'anna Coats · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Blue Zones are identified as longevity hotspots, or places with a high concentration of people who exceed the age of 100 and who have few chronic diseases stemming from unhealthy lifestyles. Washtenaw Optimal Wellness is on a mission to establish Ypsilanti as one of them.

Putt-R-Round opens at new location, offers putt arcade

By Katherine Tatomir · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Putt-R-Round has re-opened at 130 W. Michigan Ave., offering more games, a party room and the occasional movie night.