Good morning, Ypsilanti.

42-year-old Shuvonne Laverne Vinson, accused in a foster family shooting in Northfield Township, was referred for a psychiatric competency exam on March 20 by Judge J.

Cedric Simpson—this referral delayed her preliminary examination from April 16 and set a competency hearing for May 22.

Woodlawn Cemetery, a historic African American burial site at 7800 S.

Huron River Dr. in Ypsilanti Township, was largely abandoned by 1965—its overgrowth now covering its original features—and it could be restored.

Washtenaw Community College will host Free College Week from April 7th to 11th, offering more than 100 free classes online + in person on topics like AI and dance.

The event will conclude with hands-on activities on campus on Saturday, April 12.

Michigan lifted a 37-year ban on compensated surrogacy when its new Family Protection Act took effect Tuesday — the law now protects the rights of intended parents, surrogates, and children with clear legal safeguards.

Federal cuts threaten Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, a program that delivers daily meals and wellness checks to homebound older adults in Washtenaw County—its unclear path after the Department of Health and Human Services restructuring may leave seniors at risk of hunger and isolation.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan will permanently close clinics in Jackson, Petoskey and Marquette on April 30 with final appointments on April 25.

Ann Arbor services will consolidate by May 5 as the organization expands its Virtual Health Center for seven-day telehealth amid federal funding challenges.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

7-9 p.m. — Riverside Arts Center — $20 Regular, $18 Students/Seniors — Experience Ariel's enchanting journey in this delightful adaptation of Disney's classic tale.

Independent Film Festival

N/A — Thu, Apr 17 – Sat, Apr 19 — Riverside Arts Center — Free and open to the public — Celebrate local cinema with diverse short films and hands-on workshops.