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Booksilanti is a celebration of books, culture and community

By Pamela Mohar · Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Booksilanti celebrated its inauguration this past Saturday. Hosted by the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse as well as various other local organizations, Booksilanti boasted 25 local vendors and authors. Hailed as a celebration of reading, Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse Events and Non-Profit Manager, Krista Jacob, said the community response to this celebration has been overwhelming. They plan to make Booksilanti an annual event.

City of Ypsilanti awarded GFOA Certificate of Achievement at city council meeting

By Andrew Lenzo · Wednesday, July 17, 2019

The City of Ypsilanti was awarded its fourth Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting at the July 2 city council meeting. It was presented on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFAO).

City Councilman Anthony Morgan launches Y-Town S.W.A.G.

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, July 12, 2019

Y-Town S.W.A.G. Summer Without Any Guns is a campaign, started by Ypsilanti City Councilman Anthony Morgan, with the goal of raising awareness for gun violence and creating safe places throughout the community.

Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returning to Ypsilanti

By Andrew Lenzo · Thursday, July 11, 2019

The show will feature the world's largest gathering of the Bent Wing Birds, multiple performances and other attractions.

Eastern Michigan University educators tackle research projects

By Megan Girbach · Monday, July 8, 2019

At the June 13 Board of Regents meeting, 28 Eastern Michigan University faculty research projects were approved. Two of these projects include Geography and Geology Professor Yichun Xie and Tana Bridge, a professor in EMU's school of social work.

Ypsilanti's 90th annual Fourth of July parade made a bang

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, July 7, 2019

The Fourth of July parade has been an Ypsilanti tradition for 90 years.

Eastern Michigan University to sell Corporate Education Center

By Ashlee Buhler · Saturday, July 6, 2019

Eastern Michigan University plans to sell the Corporate Education Center located on the premises of Eagle Crest Resort. The Board of Regents authorized EMU President James Smith to move forward with negotiating and executing the final sales documents during their June 13 meeting.

City council approves sponsorship for Heritage Festival despite disapproval of chaperone policy

By Ashlee Buhler · Saturday, July 6, 2019

The Ypsilanti City Council approved two sponsorship’s for the 2019 Heritage Festival during the June 2 council meeting despite some council members having concerns with the festivals policy that excludes youth.

Ozone House coming to Ypsilanti this November

By Megan Girbach · Friday, July 5, 2019

This November, Ozone House, a homeless shelter helping youth ages 10 to 24, will be coming to Ypsilanti. This organization will help the homeless community in Washtenaw County have access to shelter and many other resources.

Harry and the Potters at the Ann Arbor Library on June 26

Wizard rock band Harry and the Potters rock out at the Ann Arbor Library

By Patricia Mulroy · Tuesday, July 2, 2019

The Ann Arbor library was once again filled with the magic of rock as Harry and the Potters rocked out on Wednesday, June 26. With fun, uplifting songs based on the Harry Potter series, both longtime fans and those new to the series will enjoy the band.

Parking structure renovation slated to be complete in August

By Pamela Mohar · Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Students arriving for fall semester can expect full access to the parking structure off of Oakwood Ave with no significant changes to the flow of traffic. With an increase in parking ticket fees since entering the privatized parking contract, students will no doubt expect major improvements in the parking experience in the future.

EMU raises student tuition for 2019 school year

By Dan D'Introno · Saturday, June 29, 2019

At the June 13 Board of Regents meeting an increase of 4.4 percent was approved for undergraduate tuition. According to the Board of Regents, the State of Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency has recommended to the Governor a tuition restraint cap of 4.4 percent. This puts the undergraduate tuition increase at the state maximum.

Despite a recent increase in burglaries from vehicles on campus, students say they still feel safe.

Police Blotter: June 9- June 21

By Arica Frisbey · Friday, June 28, 2019

The police blotter is a report of the criminal goings-on on and around Eastern Michigan University, during the weeks of June 9 through June 21.

Police Blotter: May 25- June 8

By Arica Frisbey · Friday, June 28, 2019

The police blotter is a report of the criminal goings-on on and around Eastern Michigan University, during the weeks of May 25 through June 8.

Window Damage at Sidetrack Bar and Grill

Police identify suspect in Ypsilanti vandalism case

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, June 28, 2019

The Ypsilanti Police Department has identified Matthew Haddad as the suspect involved in the incident that left multiple local businesses with broken windows on June 11.

Eastern Michigan University combines community service with debt forgiveness

By Ashlee Buhler · Thursday, June 27, 2019

The Eagle Engage Corps program aims to combine student debt forgiveness and community service to re-engage former students who were unable to continue their education due to financial difficulties.

Brittney Barros with the Heroes for Change award

Eastern Michigan University student honored at Radio Disney Music Awards

By Ashlee Buhler · Saturday, June 22, 2019

Brittney Barros, a senior at Eastern Michigan University, has spent her life advocating for children in foster care. On June 16, she received the Heroes for Change award at the Radio Disney Music Awards.

Ypsilanti treatment center goes solar

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, June 15, 2019

Dawn Farm treatment center received solar panel donations to help them save money. The funds were raised through Sumpter Solar Services, LLC and a GoFundMe page.

Brief: EMU staffer convicted of financial crimes, accused of secretly recording his relative and boyfriend during sex

By Arica Frisbey · Thursday, June 13, 2019

Channel 4/Click On Detroit revealed that an Eastern Michigan University employee is accused of recording a relative and her boyfriend participating in sex acts via hidden cameras. Michael Pickerel, an EMU alum and staff member at the College of Business’s Dean’s office, did not have hidden cameras on school property, but was placed on administrative leave on June 10 in relation to the accusations.

Windows shot at multiple Ypsilanti businesses

By Ashlee Buhler · Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Police are investigating the shootings that occurred the evening of June 11.