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Local Ypsilanti rapper auditions for America's Got Talent

By Emma Henri · Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Local Ypsilanti artist, KidJay, auditioned for America’s Got Talent performing his song “Golden Child”.

Local Ann Arbor Troop 4 raised 60,000 meals during their annual food drive with Food Gatherers

By Emma Henri · Friday, July 23, 2021

The 16th annual “Tim Esch Scouting for Food Birthday Party” raised 60,000 meals while raising awareness and helping local food insecurity in the community. It was hosted by local Boy Scout Troop 4.

YpsiWrites creates art and writing tours across Ypsilanti

By Megan Forystek · Friday, July 16, 2021

YpsiWrites, a nonprofit community writing center has created three art and writing tours across Ypsilanti to inspire creativity. The tours are located in Depot Town, downtown Ypsilanti, and EMU’s campus.

Review: Bon Appetit Cuisine - West African restaurant in Ypsilanti area opening July 2

By Carmen Cheng · Friday, July 9, 2021

This new and exciting West African restaurant is sure to give EMU students a new cultural food experience!

Ypsilanti musician John E. Lawrence hosts The Ypsilanti Frog Island Jazz Series all summer long

By Emma Henri · Sunday, July 4, 2021

Professional jazz musicians will be performing every Friday at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, MI free of charge to attendees.

Fashion Marketing and Innovation students Preemie Pals Project

Fashion Marketing and Innovation professor and students cut fabric to donate to The Preemie Pals Project

By Anastasia Moutzalias · Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Associate Professor Dr. Julie Becker and students in her computer-aided design (CAD) classes began cutting fabric into squares in the late winter semester to donate to The Preemie Pals Project.

Rendering of New Ypsilanti District Library

Ypsilanti District Library to kick off public campaign to benefit construction of new superior library

By Anastasia Moutzalias · Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Construction began for the new Superior Library on Monday, May 24. The public phase of the Next Chapter Capital Campaign will begin on Tuesday, June 1.

City of Ypsilanti discusses finances in latest city council meeting

By Emma Henri · Saturday, May 15, 2021

Via Zoom, the City of Ypsilanti discussed budget plans and more on May 4, 2021.

Ypsilanti and EMU Police Department photos

Campus-Area Crime Map: April 8 though April 23

By Tyler Gaw · Monday, April 26, 2021

The campus–area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University from April 8 through April 23.

Campus-Area Crime Map: March 14 through March 28

By Tyler Gaw · Monday, March 29, 2021

The campus–area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area, as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University during the weeks of Sunday, March 14 through Sunday, March 28.

Campus-Area Crime Map: March 8 through March 13

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, March 14, 2021

The campus–area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area, as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University during the week of Monday, March 8 through Saturday, March 13.

Campus-Area Crime Map: Feb. 10 through Feb. 21

By Tyler Gaw · Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

The campus–area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University through the week of Feb. 10 through Feb. 21.

Campus-Area Crime Map: Jan. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 7

By Tyler Gaw · Friday, Feb. 12, 2021

The campus–area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University from Jan. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 7.

UPDATE: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office further addresses recent accusation of excessive force

By Tyler Gaw · Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office put out a media release on May 26 following a shooting incident and excessive force from a deputy in Ypsilanti Township. A neighbor recorded a Facebook Live video of a white deputy repeatedly punching a black woman in the head. Investigations are ongoing for both the initial shooting case and the excessive force used by the deputy.

Multiple cars broken into near Prospect Park area, along with a car being stolen from apartment lot

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, April 26, 2020

Many cars were broken into near Prospect Park on the early morning of April 21. A car was also stolen from apartment lot on Summit St. during the same time frame. Many car related robberies continue to occur in April as discussed on an Ypsilanti Facebook page.

Review: Wok Mandu is a must-try

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Wok Mandu is a new local restaurant located near the College of Business.

Washtenaw County Health Department awarded $30,000 for three community projects

By Liz Erne · Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

The Washtenaw County Health Department is awarding $30,000 in grant funding for three community projects that are helping to improve access and consumption of healthy foods. The funding was awarded through the health departments program, Building Healthy Communities.

Mourners gather to remember Tray Matthews at Nancy Park where he was slain

Two murder suspects arrested in connection with death of Trey Matthews III; January Shooting in Ypsilanti Township Update

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested and charged with the murder of Trey Matthews III. The fatal shooting occurred on Jan. 11 in Ypsilanti Township at Nancy Park.

Police Blotter: Feb. 7 - Feb. 15

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Feb. 7 through Feb. 15.

Opinion: Riverside Arts Center continually demonstrates its commitment to building community

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

Riverside Arts Center is committed to the Ypsilanti community. It provides countless opportunities to get involved and learn new things.

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