Are You Film Buffs Ready for the IFFY?
by Christopher Porter
Washtenaw County is renowned for its cinema events, from the predominant Ann Arbor Film Festival (March) and the Sundance/Cannes/etc.-affiliated Cinetopia (May) to the…
Fighting Climate Change: A Guide to Greener Dishwashing
by Jim Erickson
If you’re an environmentally conscious consumer, you’ve probably heard that today’s highly efficient dishwashers use less energy and water than traditional hand-washing techniques.
While that’s true in most cases,…
Ann Arbor Author Harry Dolan’s New Thriller is a Must Read
by Kurt Krug
Author Harry Dolan’s latest novel is different from his earlier novels.
The Good Killer is more of a thriller than a traditional murder mystery.
And that’s not a bad thing.
According to the…
Patients of Late U-M Campus Physician Asked to Call Hotline to Report Suspected Sexual Misconduct
The University of Michigan is asking any former patients of the late U-M physician Robert E. Anderson who believe they were subjected to sexual misconduct during a medical exam to contact the U-M Compliance Hotline at 866-990-0111.
This…
Major Airlines Say They’re Acting on Climate Change. Research Reveals How Little They’ve Achieved
by Suzanne Bechen
If you’re a traveller who cares about reducing your carbon footprint, are some airlines better to fly with than others?
Several of the world’s major airlines have announced plans to become “carbon neutral,” while…
Council Votes 7-4 to Enter into a Separation Agreement With City Administrator: Here’s Why
Seven members of City Council, including four new members who were swept into office in November 2018, voted to part ways with City Administrator Howard Lazarus.
The reasons Lazarus lost his job were numerous, though perhaps not…
A2Politico: Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish—On Feb. 20, 2020, the Ann Arbor News Will Turn Off Commenting
by P.D. Lesko
On February 18, 2020 MLive's Vice President of Content, John Hiner wrote, "I’m writing today to announce a significant change to the MLive.com website experience: At 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, we will permanently…
Super Drunk State Representative Rebekah Warren Tells Arresting Officer, “I’m a Senator.”
Former state senator and current state representative for the 55th district Rebekah Warren was shown on dashcam begging police officers not to take her in for a DUI because the move would end her career and go down in history as their…
Michigan Earned an ‘F’ in Government Integrity. Help Us Do Better
by Nancy Wang
Three years ago, Voters Not Politicians was preparing to hold 33 town halls in 33 days across Michigan to hear voters’ solutions for ending gerrymandering in our state.
Two years ago, we embarked on a ballot…
Two People in Washtenaw County Being Tested for Coronavirus
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has referred three potential cases of the new coronavirus from Washtenaw and Macomb counties to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing.
Results are expected…