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Eric Borregard: “The school’s got no money and the people at the top are feeding their face just like the rest of the political system, just like the governor. No one’s looking out for the kids, for bettering these kids’…

MICHIGAN VOTERS WILL get a chance in the Nov. 4 election to take a stand on whether wolf hunting should be allowed, but the outcome may not matter. Proposals 1 and 2 on the November general election ballot are referendums on laws that…

THE WASHTENAW HEALTH Plan (WHP) has launched a “Get Covered” campaign to promote access to health coverage for everyone. In partnership with Adams Outdoor Advertising, the WHP is raising billboards throughout Washtenaw and Livingston…

by P.D. Lesko Please Note: I am acquainted with Hunter Van Valkenburgh, as well as his wife Aina Bernier.  Monica Harrold, the wife of Board of Education candidate Jeffrey Harrold, was the principal at Northside Elementary, which my kids…

NAP INVITES THOSE interested to join in one of these free events. There is no need to pre-register unless otherwise noted. If you have a large group (more than five people) that is interested in attending a volunteer stewardship event,…

LOCAL AND DETROIT media touted U-M football quarterback Devin Gardner’s “toughness” as he played with an ankle injury in last Saturday’s victory over Penn State. Gardner, like Shane Morris, didn’t want to come out of the game. Gardner, like…

FIFTY-TWO PERCENT of Americans say they expect the Republican Party to win in the U.S. Senate, while an even larger majority, 63 percent, say Republicans will retain their majority in the House of Representatives. Partisans on both sides…

On Oct. 6, the Ann Arbor District Library screened “The Michigan Beer Film” at Bill’s Beer Garden. A2 Indy arts writer Chris Usera was there on a cool, rainy evening, soaking in the atmosphere and, yes, sampling the Kombucha Beer. by…

FALL-THEMED HALLOWEEN events are taking place in Ann Arbor throughout October. Check out these fun ways to celebrate the season. Gather the kids and get in costume (optional) for Trick or Treat Down the River Sunday, Oct. 19, noon–5 p.m.…

In August 2014, Ann Arbor officials announced renovations to three of the city’s fire stations: Ann Arbor Fire Station No. 3, followed by Stations No. 4 and then No. 5. ANN ARBOR FIRE Department stations are undergoing renovations to…