A4 Top 10: Our most read articles of 2022

ANN ARBOR – Consider it or not, this yr has nearly come to a detailed.

2022 wasn’t a cakewalk however did have some actually good moments, and a number of newsworthy ones. We combed by our archives of this previous yr to see which articles our readers interacted with probably the most.

Listed here are our prime 10 most-read tales of 2022:

1. ‘Unsafe for human occupancy’: bd’s Mongolian Grill in Ann Arbor closed after 28 years

From Could: Tree City misplaced one other long-time resident restaurant this yr.

bd’s Mongolian Grill, which has operated for 28 years in Ann Arbor., was closed on Could 19. A notice left by a constructing inspector cited unsafe circumstances.

A press release from the manufacturers stated that the restaurant “couldn’t come to phrases with the owner” relating to structural points with the constructing. Learn extra right here.

2. Loss to Michigan soccer nonetheless inflicting full meltdown inside Ohio State fan base

From December: It’s simply smack speak, people. Settle down!

Soccer was BIG this yr. With the Wolverines stomping throughout their opponents, a number of our readers had been hungry for Go Blue information, and a number of rival followers weren’t completely happy.

Two weeks after this yr’s U-M vs Ohio State recreation, feedback made by some Wolverines on the Heisman Trophy ceremony triggered Ohio State followers to enter meltdown mode. See what was stated right here.

3. 1 of Michigan soccer’s ‘weak’ non-conference foes exposing that scheduling narrative as overblown

From November: I don’t know something about soccer, however Derick does and he had some ideas on feedback across the Wolverine’s off-conference recreation schedule.

However so did a number of Wolverines followers, particularly after the season’s first CFP rankings had been launched. Have a look.

4. Northern Michigan passenger rail plan, from Ann Arbor to Traverse Metropolis, one step nearer to actuality

From August: All aboard! An Ann Arbor-Traverse Metropolis passenger railway received one step nearer to being realized this yr.

United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg introduced that venture companions can be awarded $1.3 million to advance their planning research on the brand new railroad route. Try maps of potential stops.

5. Michigan soccer followers: JJ McCarthy deserves to begin, however Cade McNamara deserves your respect

From September: Like I stated, the soccer rivalry was intense this yr and folks had A LOT of opinions.

Michigan Wolverines quarterback Cade McNamara obtained boos after unsuccessfully making an attempt to realize floor throughout a mid-September recreation. See what occurred.

6. Michigan soccer’s Jim Harbaugh reportedly taking part in hardball on Black Monday

From January: Lengthy earlier than the ‘22 recreation season kicked off rumors began circulating that Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is perhaps tempted away from the Ann Arbor-based crew.

Some stated that he was entertaining affords from NFL groups, whereas others had been sure of his maize-and-blue spirit. Right here’s what they had been saying.

7. 13 the explanation why the state of Michigan is healthier than Ohio

From November: Michigan is healthier than Ohio. Sufficient stated.

Nevertheless, if you actually need some causes as to why the Mitten state beats the Buckeye state in each method, Ken has 13 of them. Verify all of them out right here.

8.’Gemon was punched, Ja’Den was making an attempt to assist’: Jim Harbaugh talks ‘sickening’ Michigan-MSU incident

From October: Proper after the top of the U-M-MSU recreation, video began circulated of altercations between gamers of each groups.

Gamers, followers and coaches had lots to say in regards to the occasion, which ended up leading to legal fees for some MSU gamers. Right here’s what coach Jim Harbaugh needed to say.

9. College of Michigan Board votes to take away Dr. Mark Schlissel as president after probe

From January: “It’s with nice disappointment that we announce that the College of Michigan Board of Regents has eliminated Dr. Mark Schlissel as President of the College of Michigan, efficient instantly,” stated an announcement by the Board after a probe into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a College worker.

Learn the Board’s full assertion on the incident right here.

10. Man accused of planting cameras in loos in Ann Arbor arrested: Right here’s the checklist of areas

From September: A serial Peeping Tom was arrested (once more) and accused of planting cameras in loos round Ann Arbor together with at Gallup Park, Hampton Inn, Wyndham Backyard, two shops in Briarwood Mall and three espresso retailers.

The person had beforehand been launched in January after being imprisoned for related crimes. Right here’s what we realized.