Ann Arbor news roundup: Dec. 1
AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.
Derek Ridge as the Grey Wolf, Sarah Leahy as Princess Yelena and Isaac Reimer as Prince Ivan in Eastern Michigan University's production of "The Prince, the Wolf and the Firebird."
Top headlines on our site: • Medical students carol for changes to the health care bill at Congressman John Dingell's office • General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson's resignation driven by need for cultural changes • David Schwimmer talks "Trust" at press conference • University of Michigan student charged with assaulting Notre Dame football fan • Ann Arbor region's unemployment rate slips to 8.8 percent in October • Details emerge in 1995 Ann Arbor shootout that killed 16-year-old • New segment of Washtenaw County border-to-border trail opens • University of Michigan soccer complex annexation to come before Ann Arbor Planning Commission • Eastern Michigan University stages "The Prince, the Wolf and the Firebird," starting Friday • Lisa Lampanelli's "Queen of Mean" routine comes to Michigan Theater
Other news by section:
News: • WITH VIDEO: Ann Arbor DDA redoing work at corner of Liberty and Division • Ann Arbor bone marrow registry drive will search for a match for Ypsilanti woman • Puppy stolen from yard in Ypsilanti Township • In the news today: What's happening with H1N1 flu • HEALTH NOTES: Visiting Nurses to begin seasonal flu shot clinics this week • City Place developer unveiling new 'Heritage Row' plan
Business Review: • How Ann Arbor's West Stadium Boulevard grew to be a major commercial center • Tough economy spurs shoppers to cut back on gift giving • BLOOMBERG: U.S. retail sales rise for 12th straight week
• VIDEO: Michigan guard Manny Harris explains the Wolverines' three-point shooting woes • VIDEO: Michigan basketball coach John Beilein breaks down Boston College and forward Joe Trapani
• Michigan football team's Christmas wish list
• MGOBLOG.COM: Can the Big Ten finally notch a win against the ACC?
• MEANDERING: ACC is a challenge for Big Ten and handicapping the Notre Dame job hunt
• SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE: Charlie Weis out at as football coach at Notre Dame
• ASSOCIATED PRESS: Jay Higgins' 25 points leads EMU basketball to third straight win
• Boston College leading scorer Joe Trapani's status for Michigan will be gameday decision
• Michigan State's Kalin Lucas has become one of the Big Ten's best players
• Pioneer field hockey players earn All-Region honors
• Bars & Clubs around Washtenaw Co.
• Orpheum Bell's "Pearls" a true gem
• Performance Network offers "Christmas Carol'd" ticket discount to support Toys for Tots
• Is New Moon really worth the money?
• "Jeff Daniels: Onstage and Unplugged" show dates announced
• Ann Arbor Civic Theatre stages Beth Henley's "Impossible Marriage"
• TUESDAYS WITH THE DIETITIAN: How to keep yourself hydrated when working out
• Food & Drink: Ann Arbor's Clover Leaf Restaurant goes smoke-free
• Parenting: Families in faraway places
• Need help using AnnArbor.com? Training session offered on Friday
• Books: Top 5 ways to kill your love of reading
• Parenting: Found: A peanut butter and jelly alternative that my kids will eat
• History: The great wind storm of 1919 left Ypsilanti in the dark
• Pints for Prostates fundraiser on December 10 at the Original Gravity
• Living in Ann Arbor: The practicalities of having chickens in your backyard
• Food & Drink: Peggy Lampman's Tuesday dinnerFeed: Pork roast with rosemary and garlic
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More news about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Associated Press: Barbara McQuade nominated as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan • Ann Arbor Chronicle: County board faces full year-end agenda • Ypsi Citizen: Ypsilanti businesses encourage shoppers to buy local • Michigan Daily: Packard Pub to open on State and Packard • Markmaynard.com: Watch out for Puppet Mark at the Dreamland Theater