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Ypsi Pride canceled its July 18 event and rescheduled for Aug. 30, citing dangerous air quality from Canadian wildfires.
Washtenaw County Sheriff's office is offering free car seat safety check-ins for parents and caretakers every other month.
On July 11 Growing Hope will be hosting a period underwear and drink supplement giveaway at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic virus, can be found on fresh, unwashed produce. Cases in Michigan have skyrocketed, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has a list of recommendations to prevent getting sick.
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic virus often passed through fresh produce that causes diarrhea and abdominal pain. Cases in Michigan have been climbing in the past week, with 21 confirmed reports in Washtenaw County.
On July 1, Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly spoke to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, emphasizing partnership between the university and the county.
After their dugouts were vandalized in April, Ypsilanti National Little League is calling on community volunteers to help them repaint.
Starting June 4, Depot Town Cruise Nights will pick back up as a Thursday night event throughout the summer. Spectators can come cruise the classic cars and visit Rally in the Alley, an art market.
In an email sent May 15, 2026, Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly announced staff changes to the university's Human Resources department.
This summer, Eastern Michigan University's dining service, E|Dining, will welcome food trucks on campus with rotating lunch options.
EMU President Brendan Kelly visited the new sculpture to film a video and share his enthusiasm for the project, telling The Eastern Echo, “It brings some joy to campus."
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