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Susan Martin honored to become Eastern Michigan University's 1st female president

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Another woman is making her mark in Michigan. Susan Martin has been selected as the first woman president of Eastern Michigan University.

Who is Jack Jester-Weinstein? The Saline student who aced the ACT

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The smartest person in Saline just might be one of the small town's high school students. Jack Jester-Weinstein has a number of academic accomplishments, such as acing the ACTs, and a notorious fashion statement or two.

University of Michigan researcher says fossil shatters previous theories about human migration

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We might not know where we come from but a University of Michigan researcher has better idea than most. His recent discovery could shake up the conventional wisdom about the migration of early man.

Change the only constant for 100-year-old Chelsea Lumber

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If the key to survival is adapting to the surrounding environment, then Chelsea Lumber has that down to a science. The company is still going strong after 100 years.

Small Business Q & A: Scoot Around Town and Vintage Performance

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As more and more new businesses are opening in Ypsilanti, local entrepreneur has a few choice words of advice for them.

Ypsilanti Food Co-op more than just a supermarket

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Ypsilanti Food Co-op bills itself as a different type of place to get the staples of life. So much is evident in this The Ypsilanti Courier story.

Chelsea considers ban on plastic bags

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Plastic bags be gone. That's what Chelsea's leaders are considering saying as some of them push for a ban of the bags used in grocery and convenience stores in the small city.

Ypsilanti Township considers contributing to business incubator

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Municipalities are getting ready to help chip in to fund the Ann Arbor SPARK satellite incubator in Ypsilanti. The city of Ypsilanti has pledged $15,000 and Ypsilanti Township is considering doing the same.

Women's business networking event will focus on growing companies

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It will be all about the lack of a Y chromosome at this year's Women's Exchange of Washtenaw. The women-succeeding-in-business themed event is set to kick off today.

Ambitions for bond money go beyond high-speed computers at Dexter Schools

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dexter Schools is looking to take its schools into the 21st Century quickly by revamping their classrooms into high-tech learning centers with a $47.9 million bond renewal.

Ride a bike, take a hike: Ann Arbor encourages locals to curb their cars

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor is pushing it residents to leave their cars in their garages as the city promotes Curb Your Car Month in May.

University of Michigan increases focus on alternative energy research

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan is going green in more ways than one. Not only is the school trying to make its facilities more environmentally friendly it's also expanding its research more and more into alternative energy.

Going green in Ann Arbor: cheaper and more comfortable

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Ann Arbor couple are proving that a green lifestyle equals more greenbacks. The pair's Old West side home is so environmentally friendly it only costs them a few hundred dollars to heat and cool it each year.

Is Ann Arbor going Hollywood? Moviemakers take renewed interest in filming here

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Making movies in Tree Town looks like it will be a regular occurrence now that Hollywood is apparently taking a keen interest in Ann Arbor as a shooting location.

Chelsea school board ponders laptops for more grades

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A chicken in every pot and a laptop with every middle school student. That's what Chelsea school officials are looking to promise the school district's students.

Google's Book Search forges on, page by page

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Google is taking it one page at a time as its book digitization project moves forward at the University of Michigan.

Residents move into downtown Ann Arbor's Ashley Terrace

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The first residents are moving into downtown Ann Arbor's newly opened Ashley Terrace. The condo tower on the edge of downtown is expected to begin filling up in earnest this spring as construction begins to wrap up.

The Ugly Mug coffeehouse in Ypsilanti goes smoke free

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chalk up another Michigan business asking smokers to butt out of its space. The Ugly Mug coffee shop in Ypsilanti is the latest eating establishment to join the growing ranks of businesses banning smoking.

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Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:22:36 GMT

Talk of Ann Arbor convention center raises many questions

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Ann Arbor's newest It project seems to be building a new convention center, however, the path to putting one together is at best a long and winding one.

Affordable Ypsilanti starts to attract art galleries

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Making a buck as an artist is easier when rents are lower. That tried-and-true strategy is playing out in Ypsilanti where a number of artists are taking advantage of the city's cheaper cost of living to open art galleries.

Ann Arbor’s byways and lanes lead to hidden gems

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People may come to Washtenaw County for events based in Ann Arbor, but the outside area offers so much more than what can be had on football Saturdays and art fair.

EMU narrows presidential search to 4 candidates

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It's down to the final four contestants in the EMU presidency game. The university's short list includes everyone from the former head of the Detroit Public Schools to the state's superintendent of public education.

What you can do to make a difference in area's economy

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It seems like everyone knows that southeast Michigan should be turning itself into brain-based economic center. Detroit Renaissance chief Doug Rothwell lays out what we can do to make that happen sooner rather than later.

Ann Arbor is state's VC hub, but needs more cash

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If the venture capital industry has a home in Michigan that address probably has an Ann Arbor stamp on it, according to the Detroit Free Press. However, that stamp needs more investor cash to compete with other high-powered states and to continue to grow new economy businesses.

Brownfield conference an opportunity for Ypsilanti's Water Street

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The best shot for Ypsilanti to find a developer for its Water Street project could be coming up this spring. To prepare for it, city officials are putting together promotional materials and looking for help from residents in the way of video of the project site that could be posted on YouTube.

Saline artist receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a lifetime of art is worth at least one award. That's what one well-known Saline artist received recently for his lifetime of work in the local arts scene.

Ann Arbor high school senior wins top research prize

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If the youth are the future then the future is now in Ann Arbor where one high school student won a $50,000 scholarship for conducting research for a vaccine.

Rental rates in Washtenaw County outpace rest of Michigan

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

To the victor go the spoils, and winners appear to be landlords in the Ann Arbor area. Washtenaw County was named as having the highest average rental rate in Michigan. A pain in the pocketbook for some, but also an indication of the area's desirability.

Weinstein Co. confirms "Youth In Revolt" will shoot in Ann Arbor

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Youth in Revolt is coming to Ann Arbor. No, not the normal deluge of new students in the fall, but the new Hollywood movie staring that skinny guy from "Superbad" and "Juno."