Good morning, Ypsilanti.

On April 30, Michigan gas prices surged with some stations charging nearly $5 a gallon, leaving residents in the Ann Arbor area and Ypsilanti facing higher fill-up costs and prompting some to explore electric bikes for work commutes.

EMU will honor over 2,000 graduates in two commencement ceremonies tomorrow at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti + the morning ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. for business, engineering, and health students while the afternoon session begins at 1:30 p.m. for arts and education candidates. Both events are livestreamed.

City officials are debating plans for the 38-acre Water Street site, where residents differ on building a homeless shelter + high-rise housing.

An ad hoc committee will meet three more times before August, and a developer is expected to be chosen by next fall.

BCAM released its Division 1 boys basketball all‐state team for 2026, naming 63 players plus 20 first‐teamers after the 2025-26 season ended last week.

Local Ypsilanti Lincoln standout Kobe Drake was honored among those selected.

Confessionals: Local Songwriter Showcase

7-9 p.m. — The Ypsilanti Performance Space — Free entry — Experience a vibrant showcase of homegrown talent featuring open mic and local artists.