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228 votes
Print the newspaper
Provide a hard copy newspaper w/ local reporters writing about local & regional events. Smart articles for the smart people in A2 & Washtenaw County.
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112 votes
Make legitimate news gathering its highest priority
We are losing sources of news that keep government and public organizations accountable. Besides entertainment, AA.com should place a high priority on remaining a legitimate news gathering organization just as the A2 News has been. We don't need more opinion outlets; we need reporting and investi... more
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110 votes
A2.com writers & editors must live/participate in A2
Your writers & editors must live in the community they serve - the sensibility that comes from living here will help its readers connect to it. Journalistic objectivity of course, but not ironic detachment. Embrace your community
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106 votes
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86 votes
ensure that all paid content is reviewed for accuracy
To ensure the credibility of the new product, all content that Ann Arbor.com purchases for inclusion in its editions should receive the same editorial review prior to distribution, even if it is written by an "expert" or "blogger"
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67 votes
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63 votes
No Anonymous or Pseudonym Forums
Dont allow readers to reply or comment on anything anonymously or using a pseudonym. Make annarbor.com readers accountable for their comments. Promote a healthy and responsible discussion.
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58 votes
Use Audio and Video to cover events
Take advantage of the media that newspapers can not do... use Audio and Video in your coverage of events.
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47 votes
Police Beat, we need to know where problems are occuring
It is always good to know when and where the police have problems in areas not just in Ann Arbor. Although the data being giving in print is not if ever correct. good to know if where you live is experiencing breakins or such.
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44 votes
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41 votes
Live Feeds - Forum Followup
The future is live A/V feeds of every public meeting with realtime web input from citizens and with ongoing web-based forum followup afterwards. That combined with pre-meeting agenda postings with each a sub-forum for each item will bring more transparency to public decision making and help prov... more
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35 votes
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30 votes
Feature Local College Sports (other than UofM & EMU)
Many local universities have hardworking sports that deserve mention in local and regional coverage. Concordia University, etc.
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29 votes
Cover Local Technology Industry and Successes
There are world-class software, bio-tech, and engineering companies and labs right here in Ann Arbor. Highlight and cover these in the context of how they will grow the local economy and help Ann Arbor maintain its world-class image.
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28 votes
Hire Liz McClendon as your digital journalist
From what we've seen, she would bring a lot of life as well as some quality coverage. You'd definitely get a lot more traffic. . .
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23 votes
Invesitigate/Analyze local issues
Provide in-depth analysis and insight on issues that affect us here in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti and Michigan in general.
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21 votes
Be a role model on transparency in all its operations.
Media outlets want information and access and community input. So why not start by providing Ann Arbor and its readers with complete details of its plans, budgets, intentions, decision making timetable and key decisions. We know this site is evolving and growing so let us see the steps and give u... more
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20 votes
Create comprehensive coverage of arts and artists living and working in this community
Without solid coverage, the arts will suffer. The news reached tens of thousands of readers, and losing the paper will be devastating to the arts and cultural programs in the area. The arts in Ann Arbor need full, comprehensive and dynamic coverage. Local artist profiles, reviews and previews wri... more
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20 votes
