Clinical trial using stem cells to treat ALS expanding to University of...
Can stem cell injections delivered directly into a patient's spine lessen the effects of Lou Gehrig's disease? The University of Michigan Hospital is participating in a ground-breaking clinical trial...
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Police: Men pistol-whipped mechanic, then drove off with his puppy
Derrell EvansCourtesy of WCSOMarchel SeuellCourtesy of WCSO Two Ypsilanti Township men accused of pistol-whipping a man and driving off with his pit bull puppy had a court hearing rescheduled Tuesday,...
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Growing Hope tops $20K fundraising goal for new raised-bed garden program
Ypsilanti nonprofit Growing Hope has exceeded its $20,000 fundraising campaign goal to fund its new program Fueled by Veggies and create a sustainable revenue model. Growing Hope launched the...
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University of Michigan regent Mark Bernstein to host a Twitter Town Hall
Since his election in November, University of Michigan regent Mark Bernstein has spoken before U-M's student government, toured campus with students campaigning for union renovations, guest taught a...
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Police: Man sabotages microwave to start fire at Ann Arbor hotel
A 33-year-old Ann Arbor man jonesing for a late-night snack decided to destroy the breakfast bar area of a local hotel and started a fire by sabotaging a microwave, police said.Derek MayCourtesy of...
View ArticleImages from Special Olympics field day at Gabriel Richard
Around 530 Father Gabriel Richard High School students worked together to provide a day of field events and activities to dozens of Washtenaw County Special Olympics athletes at the school on...
View ArticleChelsea fire board takes authority away from chief
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority Board will now be in charge of personnel matters after taking away hiring and firing authority from Chief Jim Payeur, according to a report in Chelsea Update. The...
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Green bike lanes? New report recommends walking and biking improvements in...
Ann Arbor officials have released a draft update of the city's Non-Motorized Transportation Plan after a year and a half spent taking a fresh look at all things walking and biking. The 62-page report...
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Changes at Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall: New stores open, salon plans to...
Luxury lingerie boutique Soma Intimates opened in Briarwood Mall this month.Courtesy photoTricho Salon & Spa plans to consolidate its two locations in Briarwood Mall in the coming months, filling...
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Flood watch issued for Ann Arbor area; severe thunderstorms possible
Several bouts of heavy rainfall, including what could be some severe thunderstorms, are heading for the Ann Arbor area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch in effect through...
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Sketch of suspect in sexual assault released
Washtenaw County sheriff’s deputies have released a composite sketch of one of two suspects sought in the sexual assault of a woman Monday in Ypsilanti Township. Deputies released this composite...
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Tornado watch issued for Ann Arbor area
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Ann Arbor area and all of southeast Michigan effective until 6 p.m. Thursday. The tornado watch area is shown in yellow. The National...
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Rising property values contribute extra $2.3M to Washtenaw County coffers
Related story: Washtenaw County's taxable value sees positive gain for the first time since 2008 Greater than anticipated property value increases in 2013 for Washtenaw County resulted in $2.3 million...
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Police: Man fired off shot to threaten girlfriend
A 25-year-old man was arrested early Thursday after pulling a gun on his 21-year-old girlfriend and two of her friends, police said. The women were at the couple's Ypsilanti apartment helping the...
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U-M student reports being robbed at knifepoint
A University of Michigan student reported being robbed at knifepoint on North Campus Monday night by two unknown man, police said Thursday. University of Michigan Police released a crime alert...
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University of Michigan Startup Interactive will showcase student...
University of Michigan’s major entrepreneurship departments are getting together for an informal celebration of student startups Thursday night at the Law School. The Zell Lurie Institute in the Ross...
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Couple accused of stabbing Ann Arbor man strike plea deals
Dorian JohnsonCourtesy of WCSOCourtney McCoyCourtesy of the WCSO The man and woman accused of stabbing a 22-year-old Ann Arbor man in an apartment hallway last year both struck plea deals recently,...
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Jerusalem Garden expansion, rooftop patio get OK from Historic District...
Since the underground parking garage construction finished and South Fifth Avenue re-opened in Ann Arbor, business has been very good at Jerusalem Garden. So good, in fact, that the restaurant, at 307...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm warning issued for Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
3:20 p.m. update: The thunderstorm warning has been canceled. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Washtenaw County, including the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti...
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10,000 DTE customers without power in Washtenaw County after storm
Rain sweeps through downtown Ann Arbor Thursday afternoon.Kyle Feldscher | AnnArbor.com As thunderstorms moved across Washtenaw County Thursday afternoon, dispatchers reported wires and trees were...
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