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A pedestrian makes their way past the Washington Street parking garage entrance in downtown Ann Arbor, as heavy snow begins to pelt the area early Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11. Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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A pedestrian makes their way past the Washington Street parking garage entrance in downtown Ann Arbor, as heavy snow begins to pelt the area early Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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An Ypsilanti Township firefighter works to control a house fire at 1224 East Clark on Jan. 17, 2011. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Governor Rick Snyder delivers the State of the State Address at the State Capitol building in Lansing on Jan. 19, 2011. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor residents Brandon Lin, left, age 6, and Carter Gray, age 6, play chess at the 8th Annual Thurston School Chess Tournament on Jan 22, 2011. The tournament was open to Kindergarden through 8th graders and directed by local chess teacher Ray Garrison. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Rev. Haju Sunim sits in a meditative position by the altar in the meditation room at the Zen Buddhist Temple on Packard in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan 26, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Erik Stemper, a Solomon Diving, Inc. diver from Monroe, slides into he warm-water-fed diving suit on the bank of the Huron River by the Argo Dam, Tuesday afternoon, February 1st in Ann Arbor. Stemper was on hand to help clear out an intake valve on the dam.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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From right: Ann Arbor residents David and Robin Hescheles, and their children Grace, age 7, and Lily, age 5, ride down a hill on their toboggan at Hunt Park in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Feb. 2, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Harvest Elementary School Principal Betty Rosen-Leacher gets a quadruple serving of slime dumped on her head during a school assembly Friday afternoon, February 11th to celebrate the school's successful fund raising effort for the American Heart Association. Every student who raised at least $40 (the school raised more than $11,000 total) was awarded one cup of slime to dump on Rosen-Leacher's head.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan men's track team performs an "Avatar" skit during the 12th Annual Mock Rock at UM's Hill Auditorium, Wednesday night, February 16th.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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Caroline Foster, Ypsilanti, battles the glaring sun with a little dose of full moon (fake buns costume, of course) as she climbs the ladder to prepare to jump into a pool of ice water during Saturday, February 19th's Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics held at the University of Michigan Golf Course. Normally the plungers would jump into the water hazard in front of the 18th green, but the recent warm weather melted much of the ice in the hazard, so a makeshift pool was set up near the clubhouse and then filled with bags of ice to recreate the same numbing sensation upon entry.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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Christopher Bogucki, Pontiac, is silhoutted against a fogged up window as he performs a magic ball trick on the top floor at Gratzi on Main Street during Tuesday night, February 22nd's Big Top Revue II fundraiser for Top of the Park. The fundraising event featured a night of cabaret, cuisine and cocktails.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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Rick Cronn goofs around with wireless lights while taking a break from building a lantern at the Mercantile Exchange on March 6. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Logan Hollenbeck, 4, Stockbridge, licks the icing off his chocolate paczki inside Dexter Bakery where he and his family were enjoying the calorie-loaded sweets on Fat Tuesday, March 8th.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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Smoke rises from a vacant barn as fire fighters work to extinguish the fire on Warner Rd. off Michigan Ave. in Saline on March 30. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Linden, Mich. resident Russell Goodman smokes a nearly foot-long marijuana cigarette while a crowd of people gather around and reach out to have a chance to smoke it as well at the 40th Annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 2, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Emergency personnel hold sheets as a victim is moved from the water to an awaiting ambulance after he was found underwater over an hour after he was ejected from a boat while out on Whitmore Lake on April 4. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Eliana Fenyes sticks her tongue out as she helps hold a giant octopus during the 5th annual FestiFools Street Party in downtown Ann Arbor on April 3. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The motorcade drives by the fire department after the memorial service for former U-M football player and Ann Arbor police officer Vada Murray at Clif Keen Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 14, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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3-year-old Ann Arbor resident Mai Karto picks up eggs during the Easter Egg Scramble event at Ann Arbor Jaycees' Spring Eggstravaganza in Buhr Park in Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 23, 2011. Donations were accepted to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event also featured face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny, egg dying, and other activities. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Maddie Demink, 2, looks up at her father Jason, grounds keeper at Alumni Field, as their dog Gibby looks on at the Michigan softball game against Iowa at Alumni Field on April 14. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder bends down to hear a comment from Serafnia Sabatini, 6, of Ann Arbor, after the governor spoke at the annual meeting for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation at the Four Points Sheridan on April 26. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Nia Aguirre and Ken Kozora, both of Manchester, hold an American flag as they protest during a rally at Pioneer High School before the University of Michigan's commencement ceremony at Michigan Stadium on April 30. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan graduate Nicholas Tejeda, 22, of Agoura Hills Cali. is lifted into the air by fellows seniors and housemates toward the end of commencement ceremonies at Michigan Stadium on April 30. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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From left, Matthew Clayton, 3, Ypsilanti and Luke Ankeney, 3, Ann Arbor, laugh as they hang over the side of their wagon and touch the moving wheels while participating in the annual March of Dimes March for Babies at Hudson Mills Metropark on May 1. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A small group waves a flag and cheers the death of Osama Bin Laden on South University St. in Ann Arbor on May 1. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Kindergartner Dalen Patterson pours water on his head to cool down during the Haisley Elementary School Walk-a-Thon in Ann Arbor, Mich. on May 13, 2011. The walk-a-thon is the primary fundraiser for the school's PTO who uses the money towards educational, athletic, and cultural activities. The entire student body walks in two-and-a-half hour shifts throughout the school day, receives a free water bottle and all are eligible for prizes. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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An Amtrak train sits stopped on the tracks as Ann Arbor firefighters and police officers work to remove a pick-up truck stuck on the train tracks behind the Gandy Dancer and under the Broadway bridge on May 17. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor resident Maggie Laing, left, pets Allie, right, a New Foundland, who is the same breed Laing's dog Angus, center back, during the Walk & Wag fundraiser at County Farm Park in Ann Arbor, Mich. on May 20, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Dearborn resident Barny Wong fly fishes on a soccer field in Fuller Park in Ann Arbor on May 27, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Saline resident Larry Marshall, right, helps attach a sign to Ann Arbor resident Alfred Rentschler's 1941 Ford Super Deluxe convertible before the Memorial Day parade May 30 in Saline. Jeffrey M Smith | For AnnArbor.com
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William Semak, 13, of Eastpointe, leans back as he rests from pedaling a contraption that powers air to blow bubbles during the Mini Maker Faire at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds on June 4. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A runner takes a warm up jog before the start of Dexter-Ann Arbor Run half marathon on June 5. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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From left, Callam Weatherbee, 5, Arthur James, 5, and Darnell Ginyard, 4, attempt to drink from a beach ball sprinkler while trying to stay cool at Wee Wisdom Child Development Center located on Miller on June 7. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Rev. Jerry Hatter celebrated 20 years at Brown Chapel in Ypsilanti on July 7. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Firefighters approach a large fire ball being emitted from a simulated broken propane pipe, spraying the water in a cone shape to make a barrier between themselves and the flames during a training session June 28 at Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti. In order to stop the blaze, the shut off valve must be reached and turned by hand. 46 firefighters from 10 departments participated.
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Aerial acrobats from the act Strange Fruit perform during Top of the Park on June 30. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Belleville residents Pamela Lundy, left, sits with her granddaughter Turiahna Lundy, 12, as they watch the fireworks show July 1 at Lake Shore apartments in Ypsilanti Township. "(The fireworks) were beautiful, it was well worth the wait. We got here at 8:30," Lundy said.
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Volunteer Mark Hillegonds, of Ann Arbor, hands out colorful balloons before the start of the 21st Annual Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade in downtown Ann Arbor on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Roberto Clemente junior Jaylevon Ginyard-Johnson, 16, reads from a text book during an African American studies summer school class on July 5. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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On left, an artisanal cheese plate featuring blue cheese, brie, gruy?re, spiced pecans and on the right the Michigan chicken roulade salad that includes Amish chicken, mixed greens and a walnut vinaigrette at the Ravens Club. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor resident David Hoornstra, left, and Milan resident Matthew Fulton sword fight in medieval gear at the Saline Celtic Festival in Saline, Mich. on July 9, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Young Citizen of the Year Katherine Ford, pictured outside of the Ann Arbor Y on July 13, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Firefighters from Ladder 5 on Plymouth Rd. hooked up a hose to the fire hydrant outside of Fuller Park Pool to help fill the pool. The pool had to temporarily close after a drain was left open overnight on July 21, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Artist Karen Steininger, of Iowa, kicks back in the shade with a newspaper as she mans her ceramics booth during the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair on July 21. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Brothers Brendan, 6, Cameron, 2, and Carter Adamski, 5, of Plymouth, smile and wave at their mom from the window of a MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during the Thunder over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan on Sunday July 24, 2011. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Navy planes fly over the grandstands during the Thunder over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan on Sunday July 24, 2011. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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12-year-old Ann Arbor Country Club swim team member Andy Dolen, right, and 11-year old Huron Valley Swim Club member Adam Hau jump into the pool to compete in the 200 yard freestyle relay during the 11 and 12 year olds program of the Washtenaw Interclub Swimming Championships at Saline High School on July 28, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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16-year-old South Lyon resident Katie Koczynski sits on her horse, Chief, dressed as Uncle Sam for the Costume Class contest at the Washtenaw County youth 4H show at the Washtenaw Farm Council Ground in Lodi Township on July 29, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Flint resident and graffiti artist Charles Boike works on a piece of art during Aug. 13's 'Speak Peace West Willow Rally at West Willow Park.
Jeffrey Smith | For AnnArbor.com
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From left: University of Michigan Registered Nurses Geri Cooley-Howard, Valerie McNeal, and Connie Myres march together to picket the University of Michigan Hospital System on Aug. 13, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Lambertville resident Katelyn Feltz, age 4, plays by the barrier as she waits in line at the University of Michigan football fan day at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Aug. 14, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Gallup Park River Camp students load back into their canoes after attending the River Up! event at Island Park on Aug. 16. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor and Pittsfield firefighters bust open doors to an adjoing building next to 207 North Main St. on Aug. 22. A fire started in the kitchen of Sheesh restaurant and spread from there. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Goodrich, Mich. resident Jon Leopold, dressed as a Storm Trooper from Star Wars, stands with Boston Bruins hockey player and UM alum Steve Kampfer and the Stanley Cup at Yost Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Aug. 25, 2011. Fans could pay $10 to take a photo with Steve and the Stanley Cup with proceeds going to Mott Children's Hospital and the Michigan Hockey program. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Police officers carry boxes out of 206 S. Main St., during a police raid of A2 Go Green Corp. in downtown Ann Arbor on Aug. 25. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Dexter fan Mark Copland demonstrates the amount of raffle tickets he'd like to volunteer Pat Birmingham as they stand in front of the field house before the start of the Sept. 1 game against Skyline.
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Michigan fans cheer and hold signs during a live broadcast of ESPN Game Day at Ingalls Mall on Sept. 10. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Brian Woolridge dances to a Michael Jackson song Sept. 22 in the graffiti alley on East Liberty Street. Woolridge has been coming to the alley to dance since 1995, entertaining passers-by with his dancing.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
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Members of the Michigan National Guard go through training exercises at Camp Grayling in Grayling, Mi. The National Guard soldiers' expected deployment to Northern Afghanistan is at the end of the 2011 year. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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A tree changing color in the University of Michigan Diag on Oct. 4, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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The unveiling of the City Hall water sculpture on Oct. 4, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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From right: Ann Arbor Dance Classics students Patricia Schultz, age 16, Amanda Beatty, age 13, and Maddie Dorsey, age 16, jump in the air to the song "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston during a dance flash mob outside of Zingerman's Deli on Oct. 8, 2011. The dancing flash mob was held to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor firefighters receive an injured construction worker as he is lowered to the ground from a crane on Oct. 18. The worker fell while working at the new underground parking lot site on Fifth St. and E. William St. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Jake D'Angelo of Pinckney, 16, right, holds Madison Racicot of Pinckney, 16, right, both dressed as zombies, after the Zombie Walk at the Michigan Theater on Oct. 28.
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Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain shares a laugh with Kathy McConnell, of Belleville, as he greets supporters after giving a speech at the Big Sky Diner in Ypsilanti during a stop on Nov. 10. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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From left to right, ROTC color guard members Kevin O'Neill of Sutton Bay, Sarah Huston of Rochester Hills, and Tyler Howell of Royal Oak wait for the command to raise the flag on Nov. 11.
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Johnny a horse with the Washtenaw County Sheriff mounted patrol smirks while patrolling the tailgate at the University of Michigan Golf Course before the game at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 19. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A man cleans off his windshield after the first snowfall of the season along N Revena Blvd. off of Dexter Ave. on Nov. 30. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Chi Omega Sorority sisters react to a story told by Jack Schoenherr, 7, during a Make-A-Wish event at the Chi Omega Sorority house on Dec. 6. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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It's been a busy year in Washtenaw County. From the inauguration of an Ann Arborite as Michigan's governor to the annual air show at Willow Run Airport, we've seen a lot.
AnnArbor.com photographers have put together this photo gallery showing off our favorite news and feature photographs captured while chronicling our community in 2011.