Ypsilanti

Hassan Beydoun earns Biletnikoff and Maxwell Award watch list nominations

Eastern Michigan University senior wide receiver Hassan Beydoun earns Biletnikoff and Maxwell Award watch list nominations. Beydoun is one of five Mid-American Conference (MAC) receivers named to the Biletnikoff Award's 42-man list and one of six MAC players named to the Maxwell Award's 85-man list.

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels presents Pets for P.A.L.S to support their seniors

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels hosts event to raise money for the pets of their senior clients.

Game Pawn opens Ypsilanti location

Game Pawn plans to hold a grand opening on Sept. 9.

Ypsilanti District Library introduces non-book items that are available for check out

Tools and kitchenware will now be available for check out at Ypsilanti District Library. 

Thunder Over Michigan air show returns to Willow Run Airport

This two-day air show event will be held at Ypsilanti's Willow Run Airport July 16th and 17th. 

Meet real-life women who worked in WWII at Ypsilanti's fifth annual Rosie the Riveter Craft Show

North Bay Park in Ypsilanti is hosting the fifth annual Rosie the Riveter Craft Show.

Jazz Festival coming to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti every Saturday this July

Come enjoy the sights and sounds of jazz every Saturday for the month of July at Riverside Park. 

Ypsilanti hosting 93rd annual Independence Day parade Monday on Cross Street

Ypsi’s biggest 4th of July parade is happening Monday, July 4th.

EMU TRiO Upward Bound program receives five-year grant renewal

The university received a five-year grant renewal for $2 million to help young people succeed in their future career pathways. 

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum hosts Cruise Nights’ every Wednesday

There will be Cruise Nights every Wednesday in Depot Town

Ypsilanti Farmers Market opens for the season at two different local locations

Different farmer market options available on Tuesday, Saturday, and online shopping.

5K Race and Walk for Literacy Awareness will be held on EMU's campus

Ypsilanti District Library eliminates late fees starting June 1

No more late fees at Ypsilanti District Library as of June 1. 

Musical Bitchy Bingo with Jadein Black at Hamburger Mary's

Hamburger Mary’s will be performing at the Tower Inn in Ypsilanti Every Wednesday with Jadein Black at the Tower Inn in Ypsilanti.

Riverside Arts Center purchases new building in downtown Ypsilanti

The building at 76 N Huron Street has now been purchased by Riverside Arts and will be going under some renovations. 

Local fitness studio 'The Mix' opens second location in Depot Town

Sarah Kreiner opens her second fitness studio in Ypsilanti during pandemic. Inspires new business owners on how to run their own business. 

Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra to hold park concert on May 28

The Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra Pops in the Park Concert will kick off its performance on May 28.

A peek into Martin Shichtman’s lifelong career as the director and founder of Jewish Studies

Martin “Marty” Shichtman is retiring after 38 years of serving as director of the Center for Jewish Studies at EMU. 

Chili Cook-off set to take place at Michigan Firehouse Museum on May 7

 Community members can purchase tickets to support the museum and test various chili recipes. 

City of Ypsilanti updates residents on Peninsular Paper Dam removal

The city of Ypsilanti presents many benefits of the removal of the dam to residents and business.