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Michigan State cornerback Khary Crump received 12 months of probation after striking a Michigan player with a helmet during a fight after a game in October.

Michigan State University football player and sophomore Khary Crump has been sentenced to probation on misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a post-game attack in the Michigan Stadium tunnel last fall.

It's a trend that is not slowing down, as new numbers show 80% of people prefer paying with cards instead of cash. It's even led many small businesses to ditch accepting cash altogether, but that's not sitting well with one Detroit council member.

U-M Medical School officials say U.S. News & World Report's process for ranking institutions is flawed.

U-M's Arts Initiative receives $20 million to bring more art and art programming to campus, the state and the region.

NEW YORK CITY - From James Earl Jones to Darren Criss and dozens in between, University of Michigan alumni are frequent stars of the Broadway stage. The ties to the state prompted both to look at UM’s prestigious musical theater program, which required auditions. “The University of Michigan was the only school where I wasn’t scared or nervous,” she said. Read more from MLive:This University of Michigan senior’s movie needed an international crew and $20KHollywood loved Ann Arbor a decade ago. Here are 10 films shot in the city‘Mad Men’ writer among Hollywood heavy hitters helping University of Michigan program grow

ANN ARBOR, MI - Scammers are impersonating University of Michigan police in an effort to steal money, police said. A Saturday, Jan. 28 alert from the UM Division of Public Safety and Security warned the campus community of the scam., which involves a call from someone saying they have a warrant for an arrest, and the only way to avoid arrest is to provide money, gift cards or other compensation. “We want to make sure our community knows that DPSS does not solicit or collect money via phone or email for any reason,” said UM DPSS Chief of Police Robert Neumann. Members of the UM campus community can verify any communications claiming to be from DPSS by calling the Dispatch Center at 734-763-1131 and selecting option 1. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Integrating art on campus is the goal of $20M University of Michigan initiativeResearcher no longer working at University of Michigan amid falsified data charge‘Don’t call us Q-tips!’: White-haired seniors rock out at weekly Ann Arbor happy hour

An internal university investigation found falsified or fabricated data in research journals

Artists returned to Hill Auditorium on Saturday night for the first in-person Ann Arbor Folk Festival since 2020.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- An Ann Arbor-based artist and University of Michigan lecturer is bringing 3D-printing techniques to the world of ceramics. Mark Meier, a lecturer at UM’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, began 3D printing clay using university equipment as he designed his coursework. Clay printing allows students to quickly prototype designs and mirrors techniques they may encounter in the architecture world. The process is much faster than plastic printing, with some pieces completed in as little as five minutes. More from The Ann Arbor News:2 Ann Arbor restaurants named semifinalists for James Beard AwardThe fruit is always fresh at new bubble tea shop in Ann Arbor5 fun things to do in Ann Arbor this weekend (Jan. 27-29)Hundreds participate in a giant snowball fight at University of Michigan Diag

Michigan announced Friday that it has elevated Kirk Campbell from offensive analyst to quarterbacks coach. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as quarterbacks coach at the University of Michigan,” Campbell said in a statement. “I enjoy my relationship with Coach Harbaugh and our staff, and I look forward to working with them as we develop, mentor and coach great players. Weiss also served as co-offensive coordinator in 2022, but Campbell’s title is limited to quarterbacks coach. Prior to Penn State, Campbell was the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Division II Alderson Broaddus in West Virginia for five seasons.

Michigan football has promoted offensive analyst Kirk Campbell to quarterbacks coach one week after Matt Weiss was fired due to a criminal investigation.

ANN ARBOR, MI — A new apartment high-rise geared toward University of Michigan students may be coming to William Street in downtown Ann Arbor. At an open house event at the downtown library Thursday night, Jan. 26, Chicago-based developer Core Spaces offered community members a first look at tentative plans for a 15- to 17- story building with 190 to 210 apartments that could rise on the University of Michigan Credit Union site next to the library.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Wednesday’s snowstorm has resulted in dozens of creative snow sculptures popping up across the University of Michigan campus. The Jan. 25 winter storm dumped nearly 9 inches of snow in Ann Arbor, creating a prime environment for people to go outside and enjoy the snow, get creative and even join in on a planned snowball fight in the Diag. Related: Snowstorm totals are in: See how much you got, where 8 inches fellThe sculptures included snowmen, block Ms, a cat, a duck army and, of course, a “chonky” squirrel. The squirrel sculpture is perhaps the “chonkiest” (another word for fat and fluffy) found on campus yet. Read more: More ‘chonky’ squirrels are showing up everywhere at the University of MichiganMore from the Ann Arbor News:NOAA’s winter forecast targets Michigan for a sloppy, slick winterWinter roaring back, 3 snowstorms possible in Michigan before end of JanuaryMore than 300 crashes reported during snowstorm in Washtenaw County

Stanley Chapel is a student at Michigan who has won at the highest levels of speedcubing. Chapel claims the Rubik's Cube goes hand in hand with the violin.

A University of Michigan student is one of the world’s foremost “speedcubers,” a person capable of quickly solving a Rubik’s Cube.

The Arts Initiative at University of Michigan aims to “increase imagination” to foster “learning and discovery,” UM President Santa Ono said in a statement. “The UM Arts Initiative presents an incredible opportunity for us to leverage the transformative power of the arts together with the incredible assets and resources at UM,” Christopher Audain, Arts Initiative managing director, said in the release. Create an initiative called Creators on Campus, which aims to draw international artists to campus to further inspire students. Christina Olsen, director of UM Museum of Art and co-chair of the Arts Initiative, said the goal is to better outline how arts can contribute to the UM campus experience. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Researcher no longer working at University of Michigan amid falsified data charge‘Don’t call us Q-tips!’: White-haired seniors rock out at weekly Ann Arbor happy hourGreat Lakes beauty, Flint Water Crisis shown in University of Michigan art exhibit

ANN ARBOR, MI - A set of Ann Arbor streets, including one block in a busy downtown commercial stretch, will see closures for utility projects, each lasting several weeks. A southbound detour will take drivers west on Depot Street, south on Main Street and east on Kingsley Street back to Fourth Avenue. Northbound vehicles will take Beakes Street to Main Street and then follow Depot Street back to Fourth Avenue. Pedestrians can use the east side of North Fourth Avenue at the work zone, officials said. More from The Ann Arbor News:The fruit is always fresh at new bubble tea shop in Ann ArborHundreds participate in a giant snowball fight at University of Michigan DiagAppeals court rejects Ann Arbor police union’s lawsuit over COVID vaccine mandateMan dead after fall from downtown Ann Arbor parking structure

ANN ARBOR, MI -- While some prefer to stay inside during a winter storm, University of Michigan students would rather embrace the harsh weather. Hundreds of students and community members gathered at the heart of campus for a giant snowball fight on Wednesday, Jan. 25. RELATED: Sledding, slinging snowballs mark first big snow of 2023 in Ann ArborBefore the fight began, a handful of students built a snow fort for protection. Some formed their own snowball fights, while others built massive snowmen. More from the Ann Arbor News:Michigan snowfall map: How many inches are forecast to fall near youSnowfall forecast for Ann Arbor, Detroit, Oakland County has a slight downward trend; Still solid ‘snowstorm’

Her heart stopped beating more than 25 times, but April Hogan is alive because of the heroic efforts to save her.

A national poll reveals many parents skip safety measures when it comes to sledding.

ANN ARBOR, MI - It probably comes as no surprise to most that the University of Michigan is open Wednesday. But President Santa Ono is being given a crash course on social media on just how many snow days the Ann Arbor campus has had in recent memory. Related: Storm Prediction Center gives heavy snow details for Ann Arbor, Detroit area“For those of you messaging me about the possibility of a snow day, here’s a fun fact: UM hasn’t had a snow day on the Ann Arbor campus since January 1978 when there was 19″ of snow,” Ono tweeted. “But feel free to make a snowman.”Ono was quickly corrected, however, with several commenters pointing out three other occasions the Ann Arbor campus has been closed in the past decade. UM last closed its Ann Arbor campus in 2019, when it shut down for two days on Jan. 30-31 due to below-freezing temperatures.

A watchdog group continues to demand accountability from the university

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The Ann Arbor Folk Festival will take place in person for the first time in two years.

ANN ARBOR, MI — A controversial proposal to widen the main access bridge to Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is continuing to be debated, but city officials may be moving closer to a compromise with the University of Michigan. The East Medical Center Drive bridge over the Amtrak line in front of Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor on Sept. 21, 2021.Alyte Katilius | The Ann Arbor NewsCouncil Member Jenn Cornell, D-5th Ward, said it’s important to recognize the value of Michigan Medicine to the local economy in terms of economic development and job creation. Council Member Jen Eyer, D-4th Ward, speaks at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Jan. 23, 2023.Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor NewsCity Engineer Nick Hutchinson said a report could be prepared for council, along with cost estimates for protective barriers, which staff also didn’t have Monday night. Radina, D-3rd Ward, said the bridge widening has been one of the more difficult decisions during his time on council. MORE FROM THE ANN ARBOR NEWS:Researcher no longer working at University of Michigan amid falsified data chargeSee street, sidewalk construction projects Ann Arbor has planned this yearAnn Arbor’s net-zero fire station project could cost over $10M, chief saysStudent’s passion leads to moderating United Nations forum on planetary healthSweetgreen opening first Ann Arbor location with Wolverine apparel, baked good giveaways

ANN ARBOR, MI - A University of Michigan researcher has been fired for falsified or fabricated data in multiple publications. Dr. Chung Owyang, formerly a gastroenterology researcher in Michigan Medicine, is no longer employed at UM as of Jan. 2, due to “research misconduct,” said university spokeswoman Kim Broekhuizen.

The University of Michigan plans to permanently remove about 45 seats from its football stadium to help widen tunnel access to the field on game days, MLive has learned. The move will give players, coaches and staff additional space to pass through the mouth of the tunnel without incident. More: New protocols at Michigan Stadium aimed at improving tunnel safetyRelated: James Franklin wants Big Ten to act after halftime incident at MichiganThe Michigan Stadium tunnel has been under scrutiny for months now following two incidents involving the Wolverines and visiting football teams. On Oct. 15, players from Michigan and Penn State could be seen jawing in the tunnel at halftime, later prompting Nittany Lions coach James Franklin to call the Michigan Stadium tunnel “a problem.”Two weeks later came the physical altercation between a group of Michigan and Michigan State players up the tunnel near the locker room after the game, leading to criminal charges filed and days of embarrassing headlines for both programs. Svoboda, the department spokesman, says the elimination of 45 seats will have no impact on Michigan Stadium’s listed capacity of 107,601.

The research involved more than $5 million in federal grants

Michigan has fired co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss, who is under investigation by university police for a report of "computer access crimes."

Michigan co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss has been fired by the university. “After a review of University policies, the athletic department has terminated the appointment of co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss,” Manuel said in the statement. Shortly after Manuel announced the firing, Weiss responded to the news with a post on social media. “I have nothing but respect for the University of Michigan and the people who make it such a great place. Before Michigan, Weiss served in multiple roles for the Baltimore Ravens from 2009-2020.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- The University of Michigan wheelchair basketball team played at Crisler Center for the second time in program history on Thursday, Jan. 19. Leading 27-18 at halftime, the Maize team was dominant. In the second half, the Blue team nearly pulled ahead but the Maize team was quick to recover, winning 49-38. Although spectators were not permitted at the event, Michigan’s wheelchair basketball team players said they hope to one day play for a full house at Crisler. More from the Ann Arbor News:Michigan basketball vs. Maryland predictions, picks & odds: Thursday, 1/19Wolverine Confidential: Michigan basketball, hockey teams enter heart of Big Ten playTrending Ann Arbor-area boys basketball teams and power rankings

Learn how you can sign up for the 10th annual Big House 5K in Ann Arbor.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- You’ll find lots of events going on throughout the Ann Arbor area this weekend. Read more: Ann Arbor ‘grocery store’ exhibit turns plastic into art3. The event at 322 W. Ann St. will feature a mix of the group, along with some independent guest troupes from areas like Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre currently requires all audience members to mask up while attending the event. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Anti-racism protest in Ann Arbor takes aim at building contractor on MLK DayWoman in affair with Mark Schlissel won’t be named, court rulesBusiness owners a little concerned with year-long streetscape project in downtown Brighton

Erin Virtue has been appointed the new head volleyball coach at U-M.

Members of the U-M community now have limited storage on their Google accounts.

ANN ARBOR, MI - University of Michigan has reinstated a computer science professor acquitted of sexual assaults charges. A jury on Dec. 5 found UM professor Peter Chen not guilty of one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor younger than 13

ESPN reports that Michigan Wolverines co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss has been placed on leave following a police investigation involving a report of computer access crimes.

ESPN reports that Michigan Wolverines co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss has been placed on leave following a police investigation involving a report of computer access crimes.

JACKSON, MI – The Jackson Pride Center has hired a new executive director to lead the nonprofit organization. In her role with the Jackson Pride Center, Pedersen will perform management activities, including operations, programs, financial management, community relations and advocacy, officials said. Along with this new role at the Jackson Pride Center, Pedersen will be a bookkeeper for the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, officials said. Formed in 2017, the Jackson Pride Center is a nonprofit organization helping to bridge a gap in advocacy, strengthening the community through education and building stronger interpersonal relationships. More information about the Jackson Pride Center can be found on its Facebook page and website.

DETROIT, MI - The University of Michigan does not have to release the name of the woman involved in the affair that led to former President Mark Schlissel’s firing last year, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed. A lawsuit in February 2022 challenged UM’s use of the Freedom of Information Act, saying that releasing the name of the woman, who was subordinate to Schlissel, was of public interest.

Enjoy a free concert by U-M's Life Sciences Orchestra on Friday at Ann Arbor's famed Hill Auditorium.

Have scores of videos, presentations and research on your Google Drive from your time as a student? According to a new UM policy, all that data needs to be dumped to fit new storage requirements, or transferred to a new storage bin on your own dime. The new data storage limits, effective Monday, Jan. 16, are 250 gigabytes for active UM affiliates and 15 gigabytes for alumni and retirees, UM officials said. The data refers to all UM Google services, including Google Drive, Mail and Photos. “I am grateful for your understanding and partnership as we transition to a more sustainable Google storage model for the university community,” he said in a statement.

Joel Klatt believes Harbaugh is "doing everything he can to push his program, Michigan, in a positive direction" so the school keeps up with other college football heavyweights.

Jim Harbaugh is once again considering NFL coaching jobs. How serious is his interest, and what could Michigan's future look like?

As the University of Michigan marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a symposium of events lasting through March, a visit from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. himself to the Ann Arbor campus was nearly forgotten.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- After losing 7-2 the previous night to Ohio State, Michigan managed to secure a 4-2 win on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Wolverines hosted the Buckeyes in a two-game series Friday and Saturday at Yost Ice Arena in celebration of the University of Michigan hockey’s 100th anniversary. Goals for Ohio State were netted by Cam Thiesing and Mason Lohrei. Related: Michigan bounces back to earn series split vs. Ohio StateCheck out the photos from Saturday’s game in the gallery above. More from the Ann Arbor News:Michigan hockey learns its lesson, responds in big way vs. Ohio StateMichigan basketball’s toughness, depth on display in rivalry winMichigan basketball beats sloppy Michigan State at raucous Crisler Center

Twitter users expressed shock and dismay over a heated anti-Israel rally held at the University of Michigan this week, where demonstrators called for an "Intifada."

Peter Chen has resumed teaching at the University of Michigan.

Dozens of examples of his work are also scattered across Ann Arbor and University of Michigan’s campus. Here are a series of examples of Albert Kahn’s Ann Arbor. The Tudor Revival mansion at 1331 Hill St. in Ann Arbor is considered the oldest fraternity house in Ann Arbor still in use by the organization that originally used it. The former Ann Arbor News building at 340 E. Huron St. in Ann Arbor. MLive file photo.MLive file photoFormer Ann Arbor News buildingThe Art Deco building at 340 E. Huron St., built in 1936, was home to The Ann Arbor News for more than seventy years, until 2009.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has declined to order the University of Michigan to release the name of a woman whose relationship with a school president led to his removal.

The Michigan Court of Appeals declined to order the University of Michigan to release the name of female romantic partner of fired president Mark Schlissel.

Smith’s record will be scrubbed clean if he stays out of trouble during probation.

Also this week: Ann Arbor students coming back to school after winter break also returned to some COVID-era protocols. Masks will now be required while indoors in AAPS schools until Jan. 20 for all students, staff and visitors, the district announced. That’s what caught our eye in Ann Arbor this week. John Counts is one of the News Leaders for MLive/The Ann Arbor News where he started as a police and court reporter in 2012. MORE ‘HELLO, ANN ARBOR’:Hello, Ann Arbor: Jim Brady’s is closing; UPS driver saves the dayHello, Ann Arbor: Hardware store faces demolition for high-rise; our most-read stories of 2022Hello Ann Arbor: It’s fun to look back at lost student hangouts; Dexter remembers a leaderHello, Ann Arbor: Co-op’s hot bar is back; the story of ill-fated Space World

It may be good news for the rest of the world if price increases in the US continue to slow.

ANN ARBOR, MI — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan as the stage for a conversation about the climate crisis on Thursday, Jan. 12, was no coincidence. Kamala Harris zeroes in on climate justice in Ann ArborAnn Arbor and UM officials, along with other community members and students, embraced and applauded Harris’ call for urgent climate action. “Ann Arbor is absolutely committed to this project,” Mayor Christopher Taylor said from the stage before Harris spoke. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Rackham Auditorium in Ann Arbor on Thursday, Jan. 12 2022. MORE FROM THE ANN ARBOR NEWS:Santa Ono catches COVID, misses VP Kamala Harris’ University of Michigan visitSee the 500 projects Ann Arbor aims to tackle under new $1.2B planConquer winter weather with Ann Arbor commuting challengeAnn Arbor OKs adding nearly 50 more acres to greenbeltAnn Arbor OKs annexation of 2 more properties for huge housing development

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at University of Michigan's Rackham Auditorium on Thursday.

ANN ARBOR, MI - University of Michigan President Santa Ono tested positive for COVID-19 and had to miss Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to campus Thursday. During Harris’ visit on Jan. 12, UM Provost Laurie McCauley announced Ono could not be with officials today due to his diagnosis, which drew gasps from those in attendance. Harris is visiting Ann Arbor to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to combat climate change, according to the White House. Related: Ahead of VP visit, Ann Arbor thanks Biden-Harris administration for help going solarThe Inflation Reduction Act has been the centerpiece of the federal government’s action on climate change during Joe Biden’s presidency, allocating about $750 billion into initiatives aimed at staving off the climate change’s most devastating effects. Several streets around downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus remain closed Thursday during the vice president’s visit.

YPSILANTI, MI - The Ypsilanti Freighthouse will double as a stage this year through a new city partnership with an arts presenter at the University of Michigan. And residents now have a chance to shape the schedule. “We want to prioritize programming and access for Ypsilanti residents. For several years following a resident-led restoration effort, the Freighthouse, a rail depot dating back to 1878, has served as a city community center and events venue. UMS is asking residents to RSVP to the forum via an online forum, and will provide free pizza and refreshments.

Vice President Kamala Harris will be speaking in Ann Arbor on Thursday.

ANN ARBOR, MI – Several streets around downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus are being closed Thursday during Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to the city. From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 12, Huron Street between State Street and Glen Avenue, E. Washington Street between State Street and Fletcher Street and Fletcher Street between Huron Street and E. Washington Street are being closed to all traffic during Harris’ visit. Harris is coming to Ann Arbor for a conversation highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic and ongoing work to combat the climate crisis, White House representatives said in a statement Monday, Jan. 9. Related: Ahead of VP visit, Ann Arbor thanks Biden-Harris administration for help going solarHarris was last in the area in October for a visit to fundraise for Gov. More from The Ann Arbor News:Funding aims to fill in mental health resource gaps for Washtenaw County youthYpsilanti leaders make 2nd City Council appointment in a year, choosing same candidateWhere to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Washtenaw County

Douglas Holbrook Dold Douglas Holbrook Dold, 73, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. Douglas was born April 15, 1949, and lived in Ohio with his parents, William Haring Dold and Lula Holbrook, brother, Bill Dold, and sister, Marcia Warner, before moving to Michigan. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he became a CPA, attorney

Coming from other institutions, I’m really proud of what’s been done (here at UM),” Ono said during the Jan. 10 DEI 1.0 update. In terms of student enrollment, the biggest gains came from Asian and Hispanic students, according to UM data. Hispanic undergraduate students increased by 58% in the same time span and account for more than 7% of the student population. Black students increased by 1%, though Black graduate students increased by nearly 42%. Chavous said during Tuesday’s presentation that the program has accounted for 20% of UM’s Black students.

Local officials recently released the number of voters and absentee ballots collected in Tree Town during Michigan’s general election on Nov. 8, 2022.

ANN ARBOR, MI - The tobacco-free policy at the University of Michigan now exempts smudging, a ritual by some Native American and Indigenous people of burning herbs to bless places. That policy was updated again in December to reflect that smudging is now allowable, as long as requests are made beforehand, UM officials said. “It’s important for everyone in our community to understand the difference between cultural practices, such as smudging, and the recreational use of commercial tobacco products. Smudging is “a sacred, centuries-old cultural practice” used by some Native American or Indigenous tribal members that involves the burning of tobacco, sage and other herbs, according to the policy. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Storm-chasing University of Michigan photographer captures nature’s power, beautyAnn Arbor doctor recognized for compassionate care for terminally ill childrenSee inside the temporary student gym at the University of Michigan

Michigan was already projected to return several of its key playmakers on offense, the No. “It’s going to feel like an even better backfield than it was last year,” Corum said Monday on the “In the Trenches” podcast. For a while, in fact, it was on the back of Corum, who rushed for 100-plus yards in eight straight games. Corum said he spoke to Harbaugh on Monday morning to let him know of his decision to return, which the coach responded ecstatically. “I hope everyone’s ready,” Corum said.

Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum announced on Monday that he's returning for his senior season.

Former MI Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) discuss voters' confidence in democracy at the Univesity of Michigan Ford School.

Former MI Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) discuss voters' confidence in democracy at the Univesity of Michigan Ford School.

Now a photographer for Michigan Creative through the University of Michigan, that tornado hit his Livingston County home during his first year in college. But much like the lightning he captures in his photography now, that storm sparked his interest in capturing the power and beauty of extreme weather. A photo of lightning near Burton Memorial Tower at University of Michigan. Photo provided by Daryl Marshke of Michigan Photography.Daryl Marshke | Michigan PhotographyGrowing up,Marshke watched National Geographic on TV, with dreams of being a marine biologist. One of his favorite photos is a lightning strike at Michigan Stadium, which he took in 2017 after a storm during the Michigan State game.

That figure, which amounts to the cost of in-state tuition for 1,075 students, will be paid out to more than 142 staff during the 2022 to 2023 school year.

The investigation is looking into alleged violations of recruitment practices by the program.

There were two significant announcements in Ann Arbor recently: Bed Bath and Beyond (a company on a closing spree lately, which makes one wonder how much longer that brand will survive) and Jim Brady’s restaurant. We’ve also recently published lists of other businesses that closed in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County last year. That’s what caught our eye in Ann Arbor this week. Historic farmstead near Ann Arbor could be flipped to new owner with protections in placeAnn Arbor UPS driver saves the day for prospective University of Michigan studentJim Brady’s Ann Arbor to permanently close, owner saysBed Bath & Beyond to close Ann Arbor location108-bed townhome complex proposed near University of MichiganAbout “Hello, Ann Arbor”: Each week, we deliver the big headlines straight to your inbox. MORE ‘HELLO, ANN ARBOR’:Hello, Ann Arbor: Hardware store faces demolition for high-rise; our most-read stories of 2022Hello Ann Arbor: It’s fun to look back at lost student hangouts; Dexter remembers a leaderHello, Ann Arbor: Co-op’s hot bar is back; the story of ill-fated Space WorldHello, Ann Arbor: The saga of Mazi Smith; Ann Arbor’s bold natural gas ban postponed

All the nicknames apply to the white-tarped facility in the middle of Palmer Field on the University of Michigan’s Central Campus. It’s official name is the Temporary Recreation Facility at Palmer Field. The UM Board of Regents approved $9.5 million in March to fund propping up the temporary facility. While offering less activities than the old CCRB, the new gym has a better layout for strength and cardio equipment, Widen said. All the classes available at the old CCRB will be available at the temporary facility, only the volume of classes will be less, he said.

Despite rumors that Jim Harbaugh was in talks with the Carolina Panthers, he thinks he will be back with the University of Michigan for a ninth season.

Wearing face masks around others still proves to be one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick, say researchers at U-M.

According to a person familiar with the situation, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has talked to University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh about the team’s head coaching position.

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The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has been named one of the hardest colleges to get into in America for 2023.

Here are 10 of our team's favorite stories from this year.

Families can "shop" at the toy store each year before the holidays at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Believe it or not, this year has almost come to a close.

Fans are invited to attend an open practice with the Michigan Wolverines before they head to the Fiesta Bowl.

The U-M Board of Regents approved the relocation and expansion of U-M Health's Ypsilanti Health Center on Dec. 8, 2022.

Michigan Medicine will name its new hospital after longtime philanthropists.

This Michigan Wolverines football coach has earned himself some massive bonuses as the men in maize have clinched the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Families enjoyed a festive evening at Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor ahead of the holidays.

The U-M Board of Regents unanimously approved the project on Dec. 8, 2022.

University of Michigan Health will acquire Sparrow Health System under a proposed deal that would expand services to mid-Michigan.

If you’re looking for a one word answer to the question, can you or do you believe the Lions are for real, you’ll have to wait a moment. One word answers are great but that wouldn’t be much of a column. So let’s proceed.

U-M’s Valerie Falk has been named one of 10 finalists in the 4moms nurse recognition program.

Peter Chen was found not guilty of criminal sexual misconduct charges on Monday.

Longtime U-M professor Huei Peng has died.

U-M's Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital recognized for its maternity care by U.S. News & World Report.

Financial website WalletHub recently released its annual Best College Towns & Cities in America list, and as per usual, Ann Arbor sits at the top for the 2023 rankings.

FBI Director Chris Wray is raising national security concerns about TikTok.

A research team at U-M has found a way to chemically recycle PVC into usable material.

The incidents occurred between Nov. 20-27.

Mike Sainristil, whose family fled Haiti when he was an infant and raised him in suburban Boston, wanted to have the ball in his hands to make plays at receiver when he chose to attend Michigan.

The Michigan Wolverines have landed three recruits out of Ohio hours and days after boat racing the Buckeyes in Columbus.