Ypsilanti

Eastern Coney Island provides mediterranean food right off campus

Students enjoy service and shawarmas at local Coney Island

By Leaha Dotson · Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

Where to eat off campus is important to know at the beginning of the year. Cross Street, offers a variety of options to choose from.

New local theater troop to present 'Beaver's Long Strange Trip'

By Afua Osei-Bonsu · Sunday, May 31, 2015

A young theater movement has given rise to many new theaters around Ypsilanti including Mix, Dreamland Theater and the newest member, The Neighborhood Theatre Group. On Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m., The Neighborhood Theatre Group will present a reading of Beaver’s Long Strange Trip at the Back Office Studio (BOS) located at 13 N.

Volunteers clean up downtown during Ypsi P.R.I.D.E Day

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 17, 2015

Local residents participated in the 21st annual Ypsi P.R.I.D.E Day Saturday morning. Volunteers at the event worked in the downtown Ypsilanti area to help gather litter, pull up weeds and plant new flowers. People Restoring Image and Developing the Environment is a project from the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber.

Gas leak shuts down part of Leforge Road Bridge

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, April 22, 2015

A gas leak, at the LeForge Road Bridge, Monday afternoon, cut off parts of Ypsilanti from Superior Township.

Brewery and improv come together at the Pointless Brewery and Theatre

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Beer and improvisational theatre lovers in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area can soon enjoy a space that combines both. Eastern Michigan University Alumni, Tori and Jason Tomalia, will open Pointless Brewery and Theatre, 3014 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, this summer. Tori said the population in the area appreciates the “mind-set” of theater and craft beer. “[Improv theater is] super creative and really fresh and sort of instantaneous,”she said.

Stepfather of EMU student is a person of interest in murder case

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, March 4, 2015

James Turnquist has been named by Ypsilanti police as a person of interest in the murder of his stepdaughter, Julia Niswender. Turnquist was arraigned on charges of child pornography Feb.

Ypsilanti Direct Library hosts 'Say it With Snap!' poster exhibit

By Mona Beydoun · Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015

The Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, opened the touring poster exhibit, “Say it With Snap!”: Motivating Workers by Design, on Jan.

Ypsilanti City Council hears presentation seeking to balance housing affordability and equity

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Housing Affordability and Equity Assessment was discussed at Tuesday’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting.

YPD investigating report of aggravated assault

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating a reported aggravated assault that took place around 4 a.m.

Sam Amidon modernizes classic folk music at Ark show

By Sophie Barterian · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

Under dim lighting, a young, skinny kid in jeans and a sweater with a mop of chocolate curls walks onto the stage.

Youth hold signs supporting the Washtenaw ID Project at the Oct. 7 Ypsilanti City Council meeting. Photo by: Allie Tomason

Washtenaw County is the first in the nation to offer ID to all residents

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted in support of instituting the Washtenaw I.D. Program Nov.

Ypsi city council swears in new mayor

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014

The citizens of Ypsilanti have elected a new mayor. Amanda Maria Edmonds, founder and executive director of Growing Hope, located at 922 West Michigan Avenue, was sworn into office at the Nov.

A new way of doing bike repair

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

If your bike’s broken, take it to a bike shop. If you don’t have time to take it to a bike shop, call Ray Martell. Martell has an unconventional way of providing bicycle repairs to the city of Ypsilanti.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

Sept. 5 Night watch personal reported a female student who was intoxicated in Best Residence hall at 4:20 a.m.

Final arguments begin in trial of Ed Thomas

By Drew Saunders · Monday, July 28, 2014

The final arguments for the trial of Ed Thomas in the murder of EMU wide receiver Demarius Reed started at 8:30, Monday. Thomas is accused of felony murder or assisting in murder, as well as armed robbery. Nimish Gantra, assistant prosecuting attorney for Washtenaw County began the closing arguments.

Ypsilanti Officials Work for a Safer Community

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Washtenaw County officials will formally cooperate to provide a safer Ypsilanti community with the announcement of the Eastern Washtenaw Safety Alliance (EWSA), the parties announced Tuesday. According to Eastern Michigan University’s website, EWSA is a coalition of top area officials and law enforcement leaders spearheaded by State Rep.

Convocation Center Security Guard Busted for Larceny

By Curt Allain · Thursday, June 5, 2014

Convocation Center Security Guard Busted for Larceny

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Monday, June 2, 2014

May 21 A student reported that his or her iPhone was stolen from the Olds Robb Student Recreation building at 3:36 p.m.

City council discusses budget, Water Street

By Drew Saunders · Monday, May 12, 2014

Thursday’s meeting of the Ypsilanti City Council included its yearly budget report by City Manager Ralph Lange, Director of the Downtown Development Authority Tim Colbeck and Fire Chief Max Anthouard. Mayor Pro Tem Lois Richardson presided in Mayor Paul Schreiber’s absence.

STUFD offers quick, behind-the-counter service.

Good food, friendly atmosphere at STUFD

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

If you haven’t stopped by Ypsilanti’s newest burrito joint, STUFD, you are missing out. You’ll come for the food, but you’ll stay for the atmosphere.

Latest Podcast

It’s near the weekend, you know what that means; another podcast episode hosted by Julez DeShetler.

Episode four of Scoop on the Scene covers Oct. 12-18. During this week fall break and Homecoming are happening all at once. So, stay tuned for some campus fun everyday.

There will be football, fall fun, karaoke, cookouts, togetherness, and The Temptations! To catch all these events listen to the newest episode on Spotify now.

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