Articles tagged: Rise and Fall
Rise & Fall: Laurence Carolin and binge drinking trends
Posted: Dec 23, 2012One is remembered for a lifetime of contributions to the world that continue after his death; the other is a disturbing sign from University of Michigan researchers. Here are our choices for a winner and ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Craig McCalla and Ex-Smith Furniture Building
Posted: Dec 20, 2012One is a principal who makes an impact on every child that walks through the doors of his elementary school. The other is a building with grand potential, but possibly no future. Here are our ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Dan Cornell and Lame-duck legislators
Posted: Dec 16, 2012One biked across the U.S. to finish the trip his father couldn't, and the other waited to push through some one-sided, last-minute legislation. Here are our picks for Sunday's winner and loser in the news: Read more »
Rise & Fall: Herb David Guitar Studio and Food Gatherers
Posted: Dec 13, 2012One is a business that has managed to keep its doors open for more than 50 years, the other is a charitable organization that couldn't quite reach its goal. Here are our picks for Thursday's ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Homeowner who caught Christmas caper on video surveillance and Blimpy Burger
Posted: Dec 09, 2012One provided evidence to help identify a Christmas decorations thief and the other is an Ann Arbor staple with plans to move from its nearly 60-year location. Here are our picks for Sunday's winner and ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Center for Entrepreneurship and Washtenaw County's poor
Posted: Dec 02, 2012One is expanding its scope, with likely business and educational benefits for Ann Arbor. The other is struggling as much as ever amid an increase in need for services. Here are our picks for the ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: David Brandon and University of Michigan branding
Posted: Nov 29, 2012One is turning the University of Michigan Athletic Department into a revenue-generator. The other threatens to dilute the value of the maize 'n blue if it goes too far. Here are our picks for this ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Holiday volunteers and Black Thursday
Posted: Nov 25, 2012One is a special group of people taking time out of their Thanksgiving holiday to recognize the needs of others. The other is an addition to an already extensive work schedule. Here are our picks ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Ypsilanti Township Fire Department and Huron football coach who resigned
Posted: Nov 18, 2012One is a pair that went above the everyday call of duty to help a family. The other is a role model who made a questionable judgement call. Here are our picks for Sunday's winner ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: The Color Run and whoever put the 20-pound carp in West Park
Posted: Nov 15, 2012One is a previously successful race coming back to Ypsilanti for a second run. The other is a big fish displaced from his home to a too-small pond. Here are our picks for Thursday's winner ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Sweetwaters and Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice
Posted: Nov 11, 2012One is a locally owned chain that's expanding with a new store in Ypsilanti. The other has the right idea in taking a stand - just years too late. Here are our picks for Sunday's ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Ypsilanti Public Schools and The Habitat for Humanity thief
Posted: Oct 25, 2012One is working to see the success rate among its students improve — even if it's not in the most obvious ways. The other has taken being a thief to a whole new level of ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Detroit Tigers and Michigan State Police crime lab
Posted: Oct 21, 2012Editor's note: This column has been revised to clarify that the delay between the crime and the arrest was not due to a three-year backlog in the crime lab testing. One revived baseball pride across ... Read more »
Rise & Fall: Sidetrack and A123 Systems
Posted: Oct 18, 2012They're both creating opportunity - one by expanding, one by salvaging what's left and selling to another automotive OEM. Here are our picks for Thursday's Rise & Fall: Read more »
Rise & Fall: Marc Breckenridge and Michigan's U.S. Senate candidates
Posted: Oct 14, 2012One is being praised for his outstanding preparation in the face of a natural disaster; the others are being scrutinized for their inability to give voters what they need before a crucial election. These are ... Read more »
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