Halloween-Themed Events in Ann Arbor—From Canoeing in Costume to a Oct. 31 Teen Party at Mack Pool
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.…
Ann Arbor Fire Station No. 3 Re-Opens—Fire Station No. 4 Set to Close and Crew to Move to Fire Station No. 6
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…
Sen. Rebekah Warren Named “Most Liberal” Mich. State Senator—Captures Designation for Fourth Year Running
THE 2014 ELECTION is a little less than four weeks away, and Inside Michigan Politics has released what the political newsletter is calling the “definitive rankings of the Most Liberal and Most Conservative members of the Michigan Senate.”…
Oct. 15 Performance Network Wednesday Night Concert Series—”The Illiad”
The Ann Arbor Performance Network Theater's Wednesday Night Concert Series continues with a concert reading of “An Iliad” performed by John Manfredi on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m.. Manfredi won the 2014 Wilde Award for Best…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Votes of Local Democrats Hurting Education
The Votes of Local Democrats Hurting Education
Ann Arbor is quite often viewed as the liberal hot-spot of Michigan. Ann Arbor is a Democratic stronghold, as one cannot win an election in this town if they are a Republican. Our…
EDITORIAL: In Fighting Same-Sex Marriage, Mich. Gov.’s Actions Evoke George Wallace
ON OCT. 6, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to get involved in the national debate over same-sex marriage. The Court’s refusal to hear appeals, left intact lower court rulings that will legalize the practice in 11 additional states. The…
Yes. No. Maybe. AAPS School Board Candidates Weigh in on the Proposed WLPS Annexation
Update: A comment from candidate Jeffrey Harrold has been added.
by P.D. Lesko
ANN ARBOR PARENTS contact Board of Education members on a regular basis about a variety of topics both mundane and not-so-mundane. So, the newspaper sent a…
During 60 Minute Town Hall Snyder and Schauer Trade Blows
For a scant 60 minutes on Sunday evening, Gov. Rick Snyder and Democratic challenger Rep. Mark Schauer showed their fancy footwork, bobbed and weaved as journalists threw questions their way about Michigan's economy, marriage equality,…
Purple Rose Theatre Play Review: “Annapurna”
"Annapurna" is currently playing from September 18-December 20 at the Purple Rose Theatre. Located at 137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI, 48118. (Contains partial nudity, adult language and themes)
by Christian Usera
A MAN LAUGHS…
Washtenaw County Among Agencies That Will Receive a Portion of $6.8M in Michigan State Housing Development Authority Grant
ACTING EXECUTIVE Director Wayne Workman last week announced nearly $6.8 million in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) monies to help Michigan’s 92,000 homeless.
Washtenaw County is set to receive $310,975 in funding. The county has an…