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The Echo Q&A Series: Cat Spencer, owner of Beara Bakes, moves into a storefront
By Jaida Hawkins | December 5Business owner and EMU alumna Cat Spencer talks about her bakery, Beara Bakes.
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Ypsilanti community to kick off holiday season with Depot Town tree-lighting Sunday
By Jaida Hawkins | November 30Santa will be there, with his reindeer, as the Ypsilanti community kicks off the Christmas season with a Dec. 1 tree-lighting celebration in Depot Town. The celebration centers around the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, at 100 Market Place, and runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The tree lights will be turned on at ...
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Thinking about a Friendsgiving? The time to plan is now
By Jaida Hawkins | November 12While it's only been a declared federal holiday since 1941, when Congress set Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November, the traditional gathering of family -- and yes, friends -- around a grand meal has been part of the American culture since long before the revolution. The U.S. National Archives ...
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The Echo Q&A Series: Myranda Wiggins becomes Homecoming Queen
By Jaida Hawkins | November 3Editor's Note: The Eastern Echo staff is meeting regularly with interesting people both on and off campus. Engage in those conversations with us, through our weekly Q&A report. This week, Myranda Wiggins, a senior at Eastern Michigan University, who was chosen at the 2024 Black Homecoming Queen. Homecoming ...
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Seeking a scare on a budget: Several haunted Southwest Michigan venues offer such options
By Jaida Hawkins | October 1October, the month hosting Halloween, is full of frightful fun for those seeking a scare or two. And for those on a budget, options remain. Check out these haunted attractions offering an admission fee of $20 or less. From Oct. 1 through the first weekend in November, these venues are open to ...
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Affordable housing makes space for Ypsilanti homeowners
By Jaida Hawkins | September 3Thanks to grants from local and state organizations, residents of Ypsilanti may have the opportunity to become homeowners.
