Hannah Borders

Hannah Borders is a reporter for The Eastern Echo.

A green graphic says "Candidates for Governor of Michigan" and shows photos of the four candidates: Jocelyn Benson, Perry Johnson, John James and Chris Swanson.

News

Meet the candidates running for Michigan governor

By Hannah Borders | July 28

Here is what to know about the candidates running for Governor of Michigan.

Flyer with pink background and blue text that reads "Dzanc House and the Historic South Side Neighborhood Association presents: the South Side Stroll. Arts/Music/Eats. Saturday, August 15th, 11 am to 6 pm."

Local

Historic South Side Stroll to build community through art and music

By Hannah Borders | July 26

Historic South Side Stroll is an annual art event focused on building the art and music community in Ypsilanti.

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Local

Creative Washtenaw fosters creative community with monthly Happy Hour networking event

By Hannah Borders | July 23

Creative Washtenaw hosts a Happy Hour networking event every month at a different place in Washtenaw County.

Stephanie Pocsi-Morrison sits surrounded by various stuffed animals of different types and colors.

Local

Ypsilanti District Library to host Adopt a Pet Storytime with donated stuffed animals

By Hannah Borders | July 21

Ypsilanti District Library will host an Adopt a Pet Storytime event on Aug. 1, 2026.

Campus

Eastern Michigan University Cybersecurity ranks no. 2 for bachelor's degree programs in Michigan

By Hannah Borders | July 9

Eastern Michigan University was ranked No. 2 for cybersecurity bachelor's degree programs in Michigan by programs.com.

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Campus

Eastern Michigan University wins two Telly Awards in campaign-branding category

By Hannah Borders | July 6

Eastern Michigan University won two awards, one silver, and one bronze, during the 47th annual Telly Awards earlier this summer.

The front facade of the Legacy Sponberg Theatre has glass doors, a curved arch and windows that show which productions are currently playing.

Theater

EMU Theatre alumni James Bolosh, Michael Page win a combined three Tony Awards

By Hannah Borders | June 28

Two Eastern Michigan University Theatre alumni, Michael Page and James Bolosh, won a combined total of three Tony Awards on June 7, 2026

Inside of a store that has shelves of books to the right, movies and CDs in the center, and t-shirts on the left.

Music

Local record shop Wyrd Byrd strengthens music-loving community in Ypsilanti

By Hannah Borders | June 21

Wyrd Byrd is an independently owned record store in downtown Ypsilanti that sells a variety of products and hosts music-centered events.

Event flyer with a multi-colored background and text that reads "Clowns Out: Clothes Off! ft. Burlesque clowns + improv. Fundrasiing for Ypsi Pride & Black Pride Ypsi."

Local

Clowns Out: Clothes Off! event to raise money for Ypsi Pride, Black Pride Ypsi

By Hannah Borders | June 17

A local clown burlesque performance group, The Good Trouble Makers, is putting on a show at hear.say in Ann Arbor to raise money for Ypsi Pride and Black Pride Ypsi.

Front facade of Rhizome Roots with plants and posters in the window.

Local

Green Social Detroit collaborates with Rhizome Roots to bring Plant Swap to Ypsilanti

By Hannah Borders | June 12

Rhizome Roots, a local yoga studio, is collaborating with the organization Green Social Detroit to educate Ypsilanti residents on plant care during plant swap event.