Ann Arbor Politicians Trot Out the “Young People” as a Campaign Issue—A “Young Person” Responds
Editor: Democratic candidate for mayor Christopher Taylor has repeatedly commented on the need to encourage “young people to choose Ann Arbor.” We sent our 17-year-old high school intern, Micaela Stevenson, to the League of Women Voters…
Better Business Bureau Warns Voters to be Aware of Voting Scams
BBB of Detroit and Eastern Michigan warns of voting scams this election season
Early voting is in full swing and Election Day is only one week away. But unfortunately, with elections often comes the possibility scams. While politicians…
Oct. 26 PBS “Embrace of Aging” Episode Features Former Ann Arbor Mayor Ingrid Sheldon’s Battle With Breast Cancer
INGRID SHELDON, IN her 70s, is small of stature but has a reputation that looms large in the city’s political story. A Republican, Ingrid (as she is ubiquitously known) is tied with Lou Belcher as being the longest-serving Republican mayor…
President Obama Visiting Michigan Saturday to Stump for Schauer and Peters
by Rob Smith
President Barack Obama is planning to speak at Wayne State University on Saturday Nov. 1—the last weekend before Election Day to stump for Democratic candidates U.S. Senate nominee Gary Peters and gubernatorial candidate…
LETTER THE EDITOR: Gov. Snyder’s Superior Township Residency & Township Services
While our Governor has millions of dollars, he lives in a township that has one of the tiniest libraries I've ever seen. The people who live near this very small library have to rely (many of them can't afford cars) on very inadequate…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why Women Should Support Gary Peters
As a woman, I have decided that Gary Peters is the right choice for Michigan women in the U.S. Senate race. While I support women in political office, it is more important to focus on how the candidate will represent the women of their…
EDITORIAL: Relying on Confusion to Push Development of Public Land
THE WASHTENAW COUNTY Board of Commissioners, including the Board’s three Ann Arbor Commissioners, are staunch supporters of social equality. They are also staunch supporters of social inequality through public-private partnerships.
The…
Washtenaw Community College Prez “Refutes” Criticism
by P.D. Lesko
ANN ARBOR NEWS reporter Matt Durr is a graduate of Washtenaw Community College. Folks at The Washtenaw Voice, the student newspaper, speak of Durr in glowing terms, the guy who made good in the world of print journalism.…
New Economy Coolness vs. Same Old Tricks: Uber and Lyft Charge Ann Arbor Users Fourth Highest Rate in the U.S.
IN AUGUST 2014 Council member Kunselman, (D-Ward 3), tried to convince his colleagues on City Council that it was unsafe and unfair to allow Uber and Lyft to continue to operate. Kunselman said that the companies skirt regulations and…
Oct. 19-25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week—Some Tips to Keep Your Teen Driver Safe
by Brent Wall
THE FIRST FEW months behind the wheel can be an exhilarating milestone on the road to adulthood, but for too many beginning drivers – and their families – their inexperience leads to tragedy and heartbreak.
Every day in…