Ann Arbor news roundup: Jan. 21
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.
Top headlines on our site: • Ypsilanti medical marijuana contest moved to undisclosed location • University of Michigan: Former Pfizer is 'Field of Dreams' • Patients from Haiti being treated at University of Michigan Hospital • Restaurant Week keeps Ann Arbor's downtown restaurants busy, diners happy • DAILY LINKS TO ANN ARBOR: Family, friends remember Robben Fleming; U-M efforts to aid Haiti continue • Downtown Ann Arbor hotel and conference center ideas resonate with Library Lot committee • Two family members accused of stealing Washtenaw County sheriff's patrol car • Dexter schools decline to join state Race to the Top application • AATA approves plan to create long-term strategy for mass transit • Rich Kinsey: Ann Arbor Assistant City Attorney Bob West has provided much-needed backup
Other news by section:

Business Review: • Ann Arbor area computer concerns can be satisfied at new local store: Core Components • TODAY'S BUSINESS NEWS LINKS: Comerica cuts 300 jobs in U.S.; Lawmaker seeks offshore wind farm moratorium • Ann Arbor-based ForeSee Results expects 'aggressive revenue growth' in 2010 after 32% gain in 2009 • Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship shows Michigan returning to 'entrepreneurial roots' • Ann Arbor's Absolute Title moving into former Masonic Temple on West Liberty • Observations and recommendations from the Detroit Auto Show • GUEST COLUMN: Michigan and entrepreneurial success: Choose to be a part of the solution • Village Green hired to manage two First Martin Co. apartment communities in Ann Arbor • Executive Profile: Mandy Grewal, Pittsfield Township Supervisor • Professional goal for 2010 - 5 ways to release your 'inner dork' • Paparazzi: Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors' 2010 Environmental Awareness Award recipients • Datebook: Visioning and Goal Setting Workshop and more • JOE MARR: 3 questions - 1 answer for good sales • People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Wright, Griffin, Davis and MedArray

Entertainment: • "Whip It" being released on DVD Tuesday, January 26 • Wild Swan presents "Frog and Toad" this weekend • WITH VIDEO: U-M grad Sultan Sharrief presents his movie "Bilal's Stand" at Sundance • A.M. ENTERTAINMENT LINKS: Conan O'Brien leaves Friday; Sundance opens today; Gorillaz in March; and more • 24 hours of entertainment and activities to support The Salvation Army's Hope for Haiti program at Briarwood Mall • Art & Exhibits list • Movie Listings • Restaurant review: Miki Campus • MICHIGAN THEATER: What's your favorite Jeff Bridges role?

• Contemporary Ann Arbor Hills home bucks tradition • Craving hummus far away--Arab American events at Ann Arbor District Library this week • The Week in Beer: Foundation of all civilization edition • ... savoring black bean 'n' rice soup • Peggy Lampman's Thursday dinnerFeed: Hot pot with chicken, kim chee and soba noodles • Wildcrafting - a lot about seeds and other wild edibles • Taco Bell - Grade D Meat? • Blame more than texting on bad driving habits • Kids consuming nearly 8 hours of media per day: Study • On the Future of Reading • Local photographer donates thousands to capture legacies of underprivileged youth • Recall news: Graco strollers, Dorel Asia cribs
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News about Ann Arbor elsewhere • Associated Press: Government drops charges in money-laundering scheme that used Ypsilanti store • Crain's Detroit Business: U-M scientists get grants from U.S. Department of Energy • Michigan Daily: Administrators, family gather to remember Robben Fleming • Concentrate: Neel Hajra's random path lead him to NEW Center in Ann Arbor • Michigan Daily: Members of university community continue efforts to aid Haiti