Ann Arbor news roundup: June 30
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.
University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman is pictured this week in China with Shanghai Jiao Tong University President Jie Zhang.
Photo courtesy of U-M SJTU Institute
Top headlines on our site: • Countywide International Baccalaureate program could be housed in closed East Middle School • WITH POLL: Willow Run considers changing 50% of its high school staff to qualify for grant funds • MC Sports announces Ann Arbor expansion with move into ex-dollar theater at Briarwood Mall
News: • University of Michigan reports record number of applicants; minority applications up as well • Pittsfield Township man struck with gun, robbed of cell phone • LINKS: Wiki Wednesday: 2010 political candidates in the Ann Arbor area as noted in Arborwiki • Saline dog owner cited after pit bull attacks neighbor's dog • Detroit Free Press: Former state House Speaker Craig DeRoche arraigned on gun charge • ArborWeb: Mark Koernke thought Hutaree arrests were start of militia-government war • Man charged with arson in pickup truck fire outside Ann Arbor urgent care facility • Chelsea school board approves budget with pay-to-play sports
Business Review: • Shanghai Daily: University of Michigan, Chinese university aim for improvement in lithium battery technology • University of Michigan awards $1.2M for clean energy, biomedical research projects with Chinese university • Biwako Sushi expanding to Ann Arbor location in Woodland Plaza • Lou Glazer: Ann Arbor's 'anti-growth' politics undercuts Michigan's economic recovery • Papa John's setting up shop in Ypsilanti
Sports: • TODAY'S COLLEGE SPORTS LINKS: South Carolina beats UCLA to win College World Series; EMU players earn honors and more • WORLD CUP LINKS: Quarterfinals are set after Paraguay and Spain prevail • TODAY'S PRO LINKS: Tigers' Joel Zumaya lost for the year, Pistons won't be a free agent player and more • Chelsea's Anna Rode earns first team all-state honors, as 26 local players are honored • Michigan football team adds quarterback, offensive lineman to 2011 class
Entertainment • Fourth of July Mega-Guide: Recipe ideas, event recommendations, travel tools • WITH VIDEO: Capitol Steps returning for traditional Fourth of July appearances • WITH VIDEO: Caravan Palace mixes old, new sounds with an ear toward the dance floor • WITH MULTIMEDIA: Wednesday's Top of the Park: Cadillac Cowboys, Orpheum Bell, "Casablanca"
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Community • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea: Where stories begin and end • Peggy Lampman's Wednesday dinnerFeed: Fresh Cherry Gazpacho • For many women, returning to work after baby isn't a choice — it's a necessity • PARENTING: 'Date night' is one way to give kids extra special attention • Bid For a Cure event on July 1 in Saline features fun activities for the kids • HOME & GARDEN: Garden walks: Small cost, big ideas • Patheos.com: Spirituality and religion website launches 'future of religion' series
News about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Ann Arbor Chronicle: Zingerman’s project seeks brownfield status • Detroit News: Washtenaw County soccer team gives homeless new goals • Concentrate: Mastermind profile: The University of Michigan's Michael Daugherty • Concentrate video: Mindo Chocolate Makers of Dexter • Detroit News: Snyder says he'd use sound business practices to lead Michigan • UPI: University of Michigan doctor says some ACL surgeries fail
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