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New initiative guarantees EMU admission for Ypsi and Ann Arbor students
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the Early College Alliance at EMU have partnered to guarantee EMU admission to local high school graduates.
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Make Music Day will bring a variety of music programs to Ann Arbor venues
Make Music Day, an international free celebration of music, will return to the Ann Arbor District Library and locations throughout Ann Arbor on June 21.
Ypsi library launches new senior program promoting fitness and social connection
The Ypsilanti District Library recently launched a program called Moving Together, which is meant to keep Ypsilanti-area seniors active and fight social isolation.
Ypsi Juneteenth celebration returns for sixth year
Ypsilanti’s annual Juneteenth Celebration will return for its sixth year this weekend, bringing three days of live entertainment, food, family activities, and community reflection to downtown.
First public programming at new Ann Arbor park includes Pilates, yoga classes
Ann Arbor’s new Broadway Park West is coming alive this summer with its first public programming, featuring free Pilates and yoga classes for residents of all ages and experience levels.
Drink custom cocktails, support local art: Ann Arbor Art Center’s Artini event returns
The Ann Arbor Art Center’s annual Artini fundraiser returns to downtown Ann Arbor on June 20, bringing arts lovers together for an evening of cocktails, creativity, and support for cultural programming.
New initiative guarantees EMU admission for Ypsi and Ann Arbor students
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the Early College Alliance at EMU have partnered to guarantee EMU admission to local high school graduates.
The “House That Beer Built”: Local watering holes raise money for Habitat for Humanity build
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley has collaborated with several Washtenaw County breweries and restaurants to fund the construction of a house for a local family through the 2026 House that Beer Built fundraiser.
Nearly 90 artists will bring wares to Ann Arbor’s West Side in annual Art Hop
A cornucopia of artists will soon descend on Ann Arbor’s West Side neighborhood to show to sell their work at the 14th annual Westside Art Hop.
Ypsi picnic uniting law enforcement with residents returns for third year
Organizers are proudly reflecting on the growth of Peacenic Ypsi, an annual community picnic intended to build bridges between residents and law enforcement, as its third year approaches.
U-M launches two new solar arrays, pursuing ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals
The University of Michigan has brought two new solar arrays online on its North Campus.
Free “Skate Day” for Ypsi kids celebrates end of school year
Ypsilanti’s Corner Health Center is inviting local youth to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer by enjoying free roller-skating at the inaugural Ypsi Skate Night.
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