Yearly Archives
2023
by Ken Coleman
The Michigan AFL-CIO continues its call for a repeal of the state’s Right to Work legislation.
“The teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remain at the forefront of our work, and Michigan’s labor movement reminded!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ann Arbor Restaurant Week Begins Feb. 5, Should You Make a Reservation? Yes, But Choose Carefully
by P.D. Lesko
Let's be clear, Restaurant Week is like a Vegas Casino: the House always wins. Over the years, Ann Arbor restaurant owners have pitched "savings" that in one year, in one restaurant, added up to a whopping $.50 cents, when!-->!-->!-->…
Mark Your Calendars: Starting in March, DTE Will Charge Peak-Hour Rate
DTE Energy, electricity supplier to 40% of Michigan, will start charging a peak-hour rate in March.
“The residential rate is being changed to a variable Time of Day rate as a way to smooth out peaks in demand,” DTE says on its website.
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Grant Boosts Programming at YDL’s Superior Branch
by Sam Killian
Since Superior Township first joined the library district in 2007, the Library Board has been committedto expanding service in the area by building a third full-service library. The new 7,800 square-footfacility was built!-->!-->!-->…
Former Ann Arbor Administrator Tom Crawford Joins Ann Arbor SPARK as CFO
Ann Arbor SPARK announced that Tom Crawford has been contracted to serve as chief financial officer. Crawford brings to the organization a deep knowledge of financial strategy, human resources, and IT services in both the municipal and!-->…