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Matthew Altruda doesn't make music, but makes local music happen
"It's my goal in life to make Ann Arbor the greatest music city in America, " says Matthew Altruda, posing here in the green room at the Blind Pig. "Everything I do feeds into that."Daniel J. Brenner...
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Ann Arbor 2013: 5 things to watch on the city beat in the new year
The winds of change swept through Ann Arbor in 2012, setting the scene for what could turn out to be an interesting 2013 on the city beat. For starters, there are a few new faces on the Ann Arbor City...
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Ann Arbor area gyms prepare for big crowds as New Year's resolutions kick off
Members enter the Ann Arbor YMCA on the day before New Year's in downtown Ann Arbor.Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.comIt's that time of year again: the mad dash to Ann Arbor area gyms as people swear off...
View ArticleScenes from New Year's Eve 2012 in Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti
Washtenaw County bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues prepared to ring in the new year with a variety of parties and special events. Photographer Courtney Sacco captured these images of the...
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Another year, another resolution: What do you hope to accomplish in 2013?
Losing weight and being more active are two of the most popular New Year's resolutions made by Americans every year. Photo By: Matt Gade | MLive.com It's difficult to find anything more peculiar about...
View ArticleSaline Farmers Market vendor who dressed as Mrs. Claus killed in weekend...
A woman known for dressing up as Mrs. Santa Claus during Decembers at the Saline Farmers Market died after being involved in a head-on crash on Michigan Avenue, The Saline Post reported. Pam Zibbell,...
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Ann Arbor's first baby of 2013 will soon be half a world away
He became Washtenaw County's first baby born in 2013 early Tuesday, but don't expect Lawrence Douglas Crawford III to stick around town for long. Lawrence Crawford Jr. holds his newborn baby boy,...
View ArticleIndividual hospitalized after 'mental health' response blockades traffic in...
Police responded in numbers to the scene of a mental health issue on New Year's Eve in Ann Arbor, making it the second such incident in the city this holiday season. Ann Arbor Police spokeswoman Lt....
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New survey asks citizens for feedback on Ann Arbor's development review...
When it comes to potential new developments in Ann Arbor, the city's citizen participation ordinance is intended to get residents involved in the planning process from the get-go. Even before plans...
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Ann Arbor Huron, Pioneer to accept applications for in-district transfers;...
Previous story: In-district transfers, Schools of Choice options coming to Ann Arbor high schools? Freshman students living in Ann Arbor will have more options for attending high school next fall. The...
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McKinley acquires Ann Arbor apartment complex, plans $1.2M renovation
McKinley purchased the Westwood Apartments on West Liberty Street and plans to renovate the complex.Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.comThe Westwood Apartment complex on Ann Arbor’s West Liberty Street is...
View ArticleTrain hits car stopped on tracks in Ann Arbor; no injuries reported
Authorities say no injuries were reported after an Amtrak train from Chicago collided with a car in Ann Arbor. The Detroit News reported that emergency crews responded Tuesday night in Ann Arbor and...
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Family struggling with woman's numbing, rare Guillain-Barre syndrome
Jackson resident Dagan Gales, 28, watches as his wife Heather, 26, uses a computer to help her communicate as University of Michigan hospital RN Jon Stasevtich administers medicine into her IV Dec. 13...
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Meijer outlot development: 3 national restaurants could open on Ann...
A Southfield-based real estate company is under contract to purchase the Meijer outlot properties on Ann Arbor-Saline Road.Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.comA Southfield-based real estate firm is under...
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Swim school idea leads to Goldfish growth
The interior of a Goldfish Swim School.Courtesy photoIf ever there was proof that a completely new invention or technology isn't needed to be a successful entrepreneur, it's Goldfish Swim School....
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East Huron high-rise design is too imposing for historic Ann Arbor...
In regards to the informative article written by Ryan Stanton “Historic District Commission takes stand against student high-rise proposed on East Huron” and posted on December 17th, 2012; my comments...
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Ypsilanti K-9 unit officer: Every day I work with my best friend
Ypsilanti Police Officer Anthony Schembri and K-9 German shepherd Buky have been working on the force together for five years.Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com Ypsilanti police officer Anthony...
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DTE Energy calling cleanup of riverfront MichCon site in Ann Arbor a huge...
DTE Energy is calling a major environmental cleanup at the old MichCon site along the Huron River a huge success after more than four months of work. The bulk of the project is complete now, and DTE...
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Ann Arbor's Cafe Marie establishes fund for longtime cook diagnosed with...
A Cafe Marie cook for 12 years, Percy Pryor, center, was diagnosed with Leukemia. The staff at Cafe Marie is helping to raise money for Pryor and his family, who also recently lost their home and are...
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Is a University of Michigan education a good value? Ranking reports yes
Students traverse University of Michigan's campus during the autumn of 2012. How much bang for your buck are you getting at the University of Michigan? According to Kiplinger, the Ann Arbor school is...
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