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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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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.
Has Ann Arbor nightlife bounced back from COVID?
Many downtown businesses took a long time to restore their pre-pandemic business hours, but this year has brought several new additions to Ann Arbor’s late-night scene.
Ann Arbor brewery wins prestigious World Beer Cup medal
The Ann Arbor brewery’s Panda hazy double IPA earned silver in the Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale category, beating out over 127 other entries.
Students lead successful effort to reduce waste at annual forum at EMU
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) students spearheaded a recent effort to transform the annual Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition Community Forum into a zero-waste event for the first time.
Ypsi-based Brevity Shakespeare “distills” the Bard for modern audiences
Brevity Shakespeare, an Ypsilanti-based theater company, adapts and stages abridged versions of Shakespeare plays.
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