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AnnArbor.com —30—
by P.D. Lesko
In 2009, AnnArbor.com Kontent King Tony Dearing announced the "future of journalism in Ann Arbor":
"Ding. Dong. The Witch is dead," wrote an A2Politico reader in response to a December 2012 piece about the falling…
“It’s Embarrassing….” Says AnnArbor.com Staffer
In a February 2013 piece about AnnArbor.com, the Columbia Journalism Review called the site's work content-for-clicks journalism. Perhaps the assessment was harsh because MLive leadership had refused the CJR reporter access to the…
The Politics of Pandering: Holding Meetings About Public Safety in Private
by P.D. Lesko
When Republican Marcia Higgins was elected to Ann Arbor City Council in 1999, there were over 240 police officers patrolling the town. Ann Arbor had just about as many police officers as the city of Dearborn has today.…
Leaf Collection Resolution Goes Up In Smoke But Debate Provides, Literally, Hours of Entertainment
Ann Arbor City Council is, once again, on fire. When Ward 3 Council member Steve Kunselman proposed a change in the fee schedule related to permits for bonfires and controlled burns of prairie grass areas, Council marm Sabra Briere ahemed…
Mayor Proposes Citizens Advisory Commission Should Continue To Be A Whites-Only Country Club
by P.D. Lesko
John Hieftje is proposing to reappoint 10 people to the Downtown Area Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC) at City Council's May 13th meeting. By law the CAC Board is charged with advising the Board of the Downtown Development…
Foodist Restaurant Review—The Original Cottage Inn
Restaurant Review: 2.5/5 stars (fair, satisfactory)—Ratings range from zero to five stars and reflect the reviewer’s reaction to food, with ambiance, service and price taken into consideration, as well.
The Original Cottage Inn…
Foodist: Restaurant Review—Great Plains Burger Co.
Restaurant Review: 3.5/5 stars (good, reliable)—Ratings range from zero to five stars and reflect the reviewer’s reaction to food, with ambiance, service and price taken into consideration, as well.
Great Plains Burger Co.
1771 Plymouth…
The Political Agenda of the Michigan GOP Has Created Economic Apartheid, Not Jobs
by Rob Smith
On December 12, 2012 Governor Rick Snyder was quoted in the Detroit Free Press as saying that "Michigan is well-positioned for a comeback." A few days later, for the third year, Forbes Magazine ranked Michigan 47th in Forbes’…
Readership of AA.com Plummets 75% According to Execs—Site Loses Another Key Staffer to the Freep
by P.D. Lesko
If the down-sizing and attrition continue apace at AnnArbor.com, Laurel Champion, former publisher of the Ann Arbor News, will be left to head the organization as Executive Vice President in Charge of, Well, Everything. Steve…
Restaurant Review—Sava’s
Sava's
216 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Hours: 8 a.m.-midnight daily
Ph: 734-623-2233
Reservations suggested for Sunday brunch.
TRYING TO FIND the door to a restaurant and almost walking into a research lab is…
