11+ hour, 39+ min ago  (159+ words) Washtenaw County has expanded cooling center hours as extreme heat watch remains in effect through Thursday, July 2." The Towner Human Services Building atrium, located 555 Towner S in Ypsilanti, will be open Wednesday, July 1 from 8: 30 a. m. until midnight to provide residents with…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (239+ words) Summer break doesn't have to mean a break from campus connections at Eastern Michigan University. The College of Health and Human Services at EMU has some upcoming events for students to participate in this summer." The following events, although hosted…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (220+ words) This year will mark the 96th annual Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade'in downtown Ypsilanti. From live music to vintage vehicles to the Detroit Tigers mascot, the Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade is open to any and all residents of Ypsilanti who…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (334+ words) Looking for a fun activity to participate in this summer? The Ypsilanti District Library is hosting the Summer Challenge for book lovers. The challenge started June 6 and continues through August 23. It is open to kids and adults, whether they adore…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (569+ words) Every year, the American Institute of Professional Geologists'names their'Student Chapter of the Year award. This year,'Eastern Michigan University's Geo Club tied with Western Michigan University's geology club for the title for the 2026 award. The AIPG is a national association…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (250+ words) Two EMU Theatre Alumni, Michael Page and James Bolosh, are celebrating having won three total Tony Awards. Michael Page took home his first two Tony Awards, while James Bolosh won his second. The 79th annual award ceremony was June 7, 2026. Michael Page…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (677+ words) On May 26, 2026, downtown Ypsilanti welcomed Penny Roll Sushi, an Australian-style sushi restaurant emphasizing affordability, generous portions and fresh, convenient rolls for Washtenaw County. "I lived in Australia for 11 years, nine of which were spent running a per-se American-style burger truck,…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (220+ words) In an email sent to Eastern Michigan University students June 4, 2026, Eagle Card Services announced changes will be made to the student ID cards. Previously, student IDs were combined with Bank Mobile checking account debit cards and were printed by Bank…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (260+ words) Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents approved a 2. 5% tuition increase and new fee structure for the upcoming academic year at its June 25, 2026 meeting. The changes mark what the university describes as the lowest annual tuition percentage increase in more than…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (363+ words) Eastern Michigan University's "Enlighten U" has been ranked the top mental health podcast in Michigan by Feed Spot, a platform that compiles blogs, podcasts, You Tube channels, newsletters and other sites in one location. "Enlighten U" is a podcast geared…...