Ypsilanti

Ypsi Community High School hosts Arts, Beats, and Eats

Ypsilanti Community High School's Arts, Beats, and Eats event on Dec. 5 highlighted the school's career and technical program.

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.

Beer Choir brings community together with singing at Arbor Brewing Company

Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, Mich., hosted the Beyond Choir for their new recurring event, Beer Choir.

New community recreation center comes to Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County

A community and recreation center will be built in Ypsilanti in the place of an elementary school that has been vacant for more than a decade.

Ypsilanti City Council passes controversial rule changes on audience participation

5 shops within walking distance of EMU offer a variety of coffees, teas, sweets

Find a local spot for coffee, tea, or pastries within walking distance of EMU's campus.

4 Ypsi queer events offer safe spaces for pride

LGBTQ+ students can look forward to many upcoming events, including drag shows, queer open mics, and gender-affirming clothing swaps.

The Echo Q&A Series: Cat Spencer, owner of Beara Bakes, moves into a storefront

Business owner and EMU alumna Cat Spencer talks about her bakery, Beara Bakes.

Club Spotlight: Circle K at EMU

Circle K international’s mission statement; “Live to serve, Love to serve,” shows through the various types of service events Circle K at EMU provides. 

Feeling hungry? Several restaurants near EMU offer late-night burger options

Five late-night burger restaurants in Ypsilanti offer delicious and filling late meals for EMU students.

Holy Bones brings spooks and scares to the Ypsi art scene

Ypsilanti community to kick off holiday season with Depot Town tree-lighting Sunday

Student writing for success: Ypsi’s free workshop is looking for volunteers

'I hate the term landlord' — Yarrow is disrupting the Ypsi rental scene

Dylan and Jake Cinti, two brothers from Ann Arbor, have pioneered a new approach to the real-estate market in Ypsilanti.

The Echo Q&A Series: Jennifer Kellman Fritz and Tinker support student mental health

Learn a bit about Eastern Michigan University's facility dog Tinker and her handler Dean Jennifer Kellman Fritz in this Q&A session.

A night of promoting animal welfare at the Compassionate Feast

With a three course meal and guest speakers, Humane Society of Huron Valley donors gathered for a night of food, auctions, and education.

Q&A with EMU alum Antonio Cooper on his production: The Seven Series

Get to know Eastern Michigan University alumn Antonio Cooper and his program highlighting local artists and up-and-coming journalists.

Voters approve Washtenaw County ballot measures to ensure funding for community services

Ypsilanti voters have weighed in on Washtenaw County ballot measures, contributing to passing ballot measures that will fund emergency communications, veterans’ relief, elderly services, mental health services, public safety, and special education.

The Echo Q&A Series: Ypsi co-owners introduce honey beer drink in Maniacal Mead Co. launch

Get to know Ypsilanti entrepreneurs Jeff Fraser and Patrick Echlin and their business Maniacal Mead Co. through this Q&A.

The Echo Q&A Series: Myranda Wiggins becomes Homecoming Queen