Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burlington Stores will open a new discount department store this fall at Carpenter Plaza, 3150 Carpenter Road in Pittsfield Township, and the official opening date is not yet set (the store will feature a refreshed layout for easier navigation). MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ypsilanti will hold a special election on November 4 (no other state or local offices are on the ballot) featuring the Washtenaw Intermediate School District Career Technical Education Millage proposal. Residents may vote absentee, via early voting, or at their precinct (ballot applications for permanent absentee voters will be mailed by the last week of September). City of Ypsilanti
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God's Oasis Bookbag Giveaway
12-3 p.m. — Textile + Tuttle Hill — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly day with book bags, games, and live entertainment in a welcoming neighborhood.
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Scriptless in Seattle Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — The Ypsilanti Performance Space — $25 or 2 for $40 — Enjoy an evening of hilarious improv comedy in a unique, engaging format.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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