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Posted: Wed Feb 8 4:12 p.m. by Lizzy Alfs Business Reporter
Maple and Miller development revived: New apartments proposed for 3-acre site in Ann Arbor

Site plans have been submitted to the city of Ann Arbor for a residential compound development on a 3-acre site off North Maple Road just north of Miller Avenue—a property that first caught the eye of developers in 2005.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 3:18 p.m. by The Associated Press

A Republican-led state House committee narrowly approved a bill Wednesday that would allow more online charter schools in Michigan, a proposal sought by supporters of more educational choice but criticized by Democrats who question the schools' track records.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 2:53 p.m. by Tom Perkins AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist
Officials: John Hansen resigned as interim Ypsilanti city manager after inappropriate remark

Former interim Ypsilanti City Manager John Hansen abruptly resigned after an incident in which made an inappropriate comment to a city employee, acting City Manager Frances McMullan said. “Mr. Hansen made a remark to a city employee that was inconsistent with City of Ypsilanti policy," McMullan said in a written ...

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 2:12 p.m. by Danielle Arndt
Ann Arbor school policy says police should have been notified of Eberwhite sexual assault claim

Ann Arbor Public Schools' Code of Conduct and Consequences says in incidents of alleged criminal sexual conduct, the building principal "must refer the incident to local and state enforcement agencies."

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 12:01 p.m. by Tom Perkins AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist

Following the quick resignation of former interim Ypsilanti City Manager John Hansen, City Clerk Frances McMullan is now the acting city manager. City Council Tuesday unanimously approved McMullan's appointment at its regular meeting.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 11:52 a.m. by Cindy Heflin News producer
Chelsea orders couple to give up backyard chickens for violating ordinance

Chelsea has ordered a couple to give up their backyard chickens or face a $500 fine and/or jail sentence, the Chelsea Standard reported.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 10:11 a.m. by Nathan Bomey Business news director
Newsstand magazine sales plummeted after Borders collapsed

Newsstand sales of magazines plummeted in the second half of 2011, corresponding with the liquidation of Ann Arbor-based Borders Group Inc., formerly the second largest bookstore chain in the U.S. Single-copy sales of consumer magazines fell 9.96 percent in the last six months of 2011, compared with the same period ...

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 9:56 a.m. by Pete Cunningham
NHL coming to Michigan Stadium with $3M for U-M and beer sales

The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted unanimously Wednesday morning to lease Michigan Stadium to the National Hockey League for up to $3 million for the annual outdoor hockey game.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 9:37 a.m. by The Associated Press

LANSING — Legislation that would allow county boards of commissioners to take over duties of county road commissions is on the way to Gov. Rick Snyder.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 9:18 a.m. by Bob Needham Entertainment director, AnnArbor.com
Art meets invention meets alternative energy in downtown 'Whirlydoodle' installations

Small windmills with changing colored lights are brightening the downtown Ann Arbor landscape this winter. But the man behind the "Whirlydoodles" has much bigger ideas for them.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 6:18 a.m. by The Associated Press

Legislation introduced in the Michigan House would generally prohibit doctors from performing abortions after a woman's 20th week of pregnancy.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 5:59 a.m. by Danielle Arndt
Official: Ann Arbor schools have capacity for district-wide all-day kindergarten

Ann Arbor's elementary schools should have the building capacity to start all-day kindergarten in the district next school year, the director of the district's physical properties says. “(The data) tells me generally there are no buildings that, by capacity, jump out and say, ‘You’ve got a problem,’” said Randy Trent, ...

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