Celebrate Earth Day with these local volunteer opportunities
By Katherine Tatomir | April 17Those looking to celebrate Earth Day can look into these environmentally focused volunteer opportunities in and around Ypsilanti.
Katherine Tatomir is a journalism major at Eastern Michigan University and serves as a reporter and the newsletter editor for The Eastern Echo.
Those looking to celebrate Earth Day can look into these environmentally focused volunteer opportunities in and around Ypsilanti.
This summer, the Parsons Center for Arts and Sciences will hold classes that provide an opportunity for students to connect with the environment.
Sunshine Week, which runs from March 15-21, 2026, recognizes the importance of an open government and public record access.
The Ypsilanti City Council plans for the next Water Street community meeting after applying for an EPA grant for PCB cleanup.
Putt-R-Round has re-opened at 130 W. Michigan Ave., offering more games, a party room and the occasional movie night.
Eastern Michigan University students get ready for vendors, artists and a live music performance at Eagle-Con 2026.
After identifying the Water Street Redevelopment Area as a top priority for Ypsilanti City Council, a community meeting was held to begin the development of an ad hoc citizens committee and for community members to voice their opinions on the future development.
Ypsilanti Art Supply is set to expand its storefront to include a space next door for classes, workshops and more.
Eagle Outfitters opens to mixed reviews, with some students expressing disappointment at the initial product.
Brevity Shakespeare and PTD Productions' rendition of “Othello” is opening Nov. 13, 2025, at the Riverside Arts Center, located at 76 N. Huron St. in Ypsilanti.
The window at Putt-R-Round overlooks Michigan Avenue and Washington Street.