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Eastern Echo, Cellar Roots staff, friends celebrate success, Hall of Fame inductees at Student Media Gala

The Echo Q&A Series: Cynthia Herrman shares her journey as a rock 'n' roll musician, Depot Town barber

In this installment of The Echo Q&A series, Cynthia Herrman talks about her musical and barber career.

Ann Arbor’s Earthen Jar to transform vacant Ypsilanti storefront

Vegetarian Indian cuisine restaurant Earthen Jar will open a new location in Ypsilanti with the help of state funding grants. 

Several grants will help kickstart the Water Street Redevelopment Project

The MEDC and HUD grants are helping Ypsilanti make more progress on the Water Street Redevelopment Project starting in 2025.

Beara Bakes: A new stop for sweet and savory treats

Beara Bakes replaces GO! Ice Cream as a place for sweet treats.

Ypsilanti voters to weigh in on five Washtenaw County millages

Ypsilanti residents can expect to see five Washtenaw County millages on the ballot this November. The ballot measures ask residents to vote on the status of property tax millages that will fund emergency communications, veterans’ relief, elderly services, mental health services, public safety, and special education.

Protestors clash over Ypsilanti City Council resolution that aims to improve downtown safety

Protestors both in favor and against the resolution gathered at the meeting to make their voices heard, while important budget information was shared.

The Neighborhood Theater Group brings original musicals to Ypsilanti

Their annual "Black Cat" Halloween musical looks a little different this year.

Spooky Season kicks off in Ypsilanti

A list of Halloween events in and near Ypsilanti.

Debbie Swanson: the teacher and politician

Former Ypsilanti Township trustee Debbie Swanson is running unopposed for Ypsilanti Township Clerk.

Libertarian candidate Mark King seeks seat on Ypsilanti’s city council

Libertarian Mark Alan King is running for Ypsilanti's Ward 3 city council seat.

Ypsilanti City Council approves Clerk’s daughter as contract employee for election

The biggest issues during the Ypsilanti City Council's September 17th meeting.

YpsiBIG ballot initiatives won’t appear November ballot due to deadline confusion

Ballot initiatives petitioned by the Ypsilanti Ballot Initiative Group, or YpsiBIG, will not be on the ballot in the upcoming November election.

EMU professor Sadaf Ali secures spot on general election ballot in Ypsilanti Township

EMU unveils new Windgate Arts Complex in dedication ceremony

Eastern Michigan University celebrates the opening of the new 3D arts complex, the Windgate Arts Complex, made possible through both big and small donations.

Stan Eldridge wants to help Ypsilanti families stay in their homes

Stan Eldridge is running unopposed for reelection as Ypsilanti Township Treasurer.

Local artist of the month: Nevaeh Ford

September's Local artist of the month is Nevaeh Ford.

Amber Fellows is dreaming up new ideas for local government

Amber Fellows is seeking election as Ypsilanti Ward 3's council member.

Ypsilanti coffee shops within walking distance of EMU's campus

Here are six great options for coffee shops students and staff can walk to from campus.

Ypsi Bloom Studio & Gallery closes August 29 with celebration

Ypsi Bloom Studio & Gallery is preparing to close its doors in late August as co-founders and local artists, Alexandria Daniels and Amanda May Moore, focus inward.