Ann Arbor
Feature photo: Sharing your story
- Marissa McClain/Daily
By: Marissa McClain
Recent Eastern Michigan University graduate Brandon Doman (left) sets up shop outside Espresso Royal on State Street to collect personal stories from passersby for his website ehdom.com. Doman goes from town to town around Michigan urging people to share a story with him, like Public Policy junior Hannah Holmberg who shared hers last night.
Controversial reggae artist to perform at the Blind Pig tonight
By: Trevor Calero
Despite outcry from both state and campus gay advocacy groups, the Blind Pig has refused to cancel a controversial concert set to hit its stage tonight.
IT company to create 1,000 new jobs in area
By: Dylan Cinti
A Sacramento-based information technology services company will open the doors to its new Ann Arbor location within the next month and company officials say they’re looking to hire.
Panel of city leaders discusses the upside of a downturn
By: Emily Orley
Last night, at a town hall meeting, a panel of local experts argued that the current economic recession is, in fact, a positive opportunity for Ann Arbor’s future.
Altercation at Good Time Charley's leaves one person in the hospital, another in jail
By: Jacob Smilovitz
Just before 1:15 a.m. early Tuesday morning, a fight broke out at Good Time Charley’s that ended with one bystander being sent to the hospital with “superficial” stab wounds and another man in police custody.
Ann Arbor City Council rebuffs state budget draft
- Will Moeller/Daily
By: Fides Araneta and Lara Zade
The resolution sponsored by Councilmembers Margie Teall (D-Ward 4), Marcia Higgins (D-Ward 4) and Greden, expressed City Council’s dissent over the proposed state budget, which would “slash statutory revenue sharing to Michigan municipalities by 30 percent,” according to the resolution. That cut amounts to a loss of approximately $1,200,000 per year for the City of Ann Arbor, the resolution shows.
FBI reports Ann Arbor property crime on the rise, as violent crime holds steady
By: Devon Thorsby
Property crime in Ann Arbor jumped 12 percent in 2008, while violent crimes remained relatively stable, dropping 1 percent when compared to the 2007 figures, according to the FBI.
In Washtenaw County, however, the number of violent crimes reported to the sheriff’s department was up 59 percent and property crime increased 8 percent.
University alum traverses country to raise money for multiple sclerosis
By: A. Brad Schwartz
University alum Joe Fairchild arrived in Ann Arbor last Tuesday for what could have been a simple four-day visit. Only, rather than arriving by car, bus or Amtrak train, Fairchild walked into town pushing the modified baby stroller he’s been living out of since early August.
Photos of the Week 9-18-09
By: Photo Staff
A slideshow of photos from news assignments and around Ann Arbor from the past week.
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City and 'U' team up to create a more walkable Ann Arbor
By: Olivia Carrino
Many already consider Ann Arbor to be a healthy town, but a new project may make it even healthier. Fuller Intermodal Transportation Station (FITS) is the City of Ann Arbor’s transportation vision that expands upon the existing bus, rail and train systems and emphasizes alternative forms of transportation, like walking and biking.
