Ann Arbor news roundup: Nov. 23
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.
ov. Jennifer Granholm and students from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan rallied for support of the Michigan Promise scholarship today.
Tom Perkins | For AnnArbor.com
Top headlines on our site: • In the news today: What's happening with H1N1 flu • WITH POLL: 6 proposals for Ann Arbor's downtown Library Lot now posted online • Sexual assault investigation involving University of Michigan football player continues • Former Michigan football assistant coach part of athletic director search • Gov. Jennifer Granholm: Freeze on tax credit considered to save Promise scholarships • Man breaks into Ypsilanti Township home and attempts to flee with his 2-year-old child • Jeff Daniels & Friends return to Michigan Theater on Saturday • University of Michigan football player arrested after reported sexual assault • Top 5: Critical food safety violations in Washtenaw County restaurants • Borders UK on 'brink of collapse' after rival book seller ends talks • Man breaks into Ypsilanti Township home and attempts to flee with his 2-year-old child • On Thanksgiving, give thanks to the "sheepdogs" • Well-played: The story of University of Michigan three-sport legend Don Lund • Jeff Daniels & Friends return to Michigan Theater on Saturday • Encore Theatre will spend the holidays with "Annie" • Boy shot in Green Oak Township while ringing doorbells as prank
Other news by section:
• University of Michigan student knocked unconscious during assault • HEALTH NOTES: Community can help increase cardiac arrest survival rates, U-M researcher says
• Man arrested after firing shot in Ypsilanti Township, deputies say
• Man robbed of his prescription at gunpoint in Ypsilanti
• Ypsilanti city attorney reviews Open Meetings Act in digital age
• Washtenaw County H1N1 flu vaccine clinic runs smoothly
• AATA taking steps toward countywide expansion of transit services
• Washtenaw Avenue redevelopment proposed from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti
• Ypsilanti police investigate series of burglary attempts at occupied homes
Business Review: • TOP 5 List: Black Friday Shopper To Do List • UPDATED WITH BLACK FRIDAY HOURS: Holiday shopping hours for Washtenaw County and beyond • Experts: Michigan's clean energy industry would benefit from feed-in tariffs • Briarwood Mall installing hand sanitizing stations this week to fight H1N1 • Reconstructing Michigan: Hope brews despite economic disaster • Holiday '09: 'Black Friday' deals may not signal retail comeback • Comcast customers say billing tied to digital upgrade was 'deceptive'
Opinion: • Editorial: Warm the Children a cause worth continuing • Guest column: Change or die: Michigan's education system is failing students and taxpayers • Letter: Comcast's digital switchover leaves much to be desired • Letter: People should try to shop locally this holiday season • Letter: Our failure to invest in health and education is shameful • Letter: Those who support abortion should accept "pro-abortion" label • Letter: Using plows to remove leaves makes no sense • Letter: Climate change alarmists aren't facing up to the real truth
• EMU student regrets not pursuing charges against Michigan Athletic Director Bill Martin
• BIRK'S EYE VIEW: Rich Rodriguez, Michigan football need to show improvement in 2010
• EMU student regrets not pursuing charges against Michigan Athletic Director Bill Martin
• MEANDERING: Pondering what might have been for Rich Rodriguez, Les Miles
• WALL STREET JOURNAL: Tough times at Michigan, Notre Dame - how about a merger?
• ASSOCIATED PRESS: EMU men's basketball loses at Missouri State, 75-61
• ASSOCIATED PRESS: U-M comes up short in women's basketball upset bid at No. 19 Kansas
• COLLEGE ROUNDUP: EMU women's basketball 4-0 after win at Niagara; Michigan wrestling falls to No. 14 Lehigh
• Purple Rose Theatre extends "Escanaba" run
• Lillian Cauldwell talks legend, race, critical thinking in new tween series
• EVENT PREVIEW: Arts community will talk local culture, plans at "Convergence"
• "Menopause the Musical" coming to the Michigan Theater
• ART REVIEW: Gallery Project's "Capturing Motion" is a fun, dynamic experience
• THEATER PREVIEW: Encore Theatre will spend the holidays with "Annie"
• Bars & Clubs around Washtenaw Co.
• The Twilight saga: New Moon-important questions for teens and tweens
• CONCERT PREVIEW: A2SO hopes to broaden audience with David Archuleta Christmas concert on Friday
• David Archuleta speaks about being thankful, concert with A2SO
• Food & Drink: Wide awake on Thanksgiving: a simple method for Turkish Coffee
• Parenting: Family Events around Ann Arbor for the week • Books: Don't miss Helen Thomas at the Michigan Theater Nov. 24
• Food & Drink: Seeking comfort in Ann Arbor sweets
• Food & Drink: VIDEO: Open Nov 23rd! Permanent location for Pilar’s Tamales
• Parenting: Children can create a Thanksgiving centerpiece this Wednesday
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More news about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Eastern Echo: EMU student recounts run-in with Bill Martin • Ann Arbor Chronicle: NBC tags along with Pete Thomas, Ypsilanti's "Biggest Loser" at Food Gatherers • Wall Street Journal: How to fix Michigan and Notre Dame? Merge 'em! • Michigan Daily: Sigma Nu fraternity expelled from University of Michigan Interfraternity Council • Markmaynard.com: Gearing up for a cycle-powered cinema in Ypsilanti