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by Frank Scheck You'll find it hard to walk past a homeless person again after seeing this disturbing documentary.  105 minutes The growing crisis of youth homelessness is explored in Rotimi Rainwater's documentary, executive…

by Robert Parker and Rebecca Lewis For decades land use regulation across the U.S. has emphasized single-family houses on large lots. This approach has priced many people out of the quintessential American dream: homeownership. It also…

Stephen Lange Ranzini is a local banker who has been involved in Ann Arbor politics for several years. He lives downtown with his wife, Lisa, and their three young children. While he has never run for local office, his advocacy on behalf…

by Ari LeVaux Hot peppers and cheese are a winning combination. Whether it’s red flakes on a slice of pizza, a spicy tray of cheese-drenched nachos or a serving of ema datshi (a Himalayan dish of hot chile and molten cheese), the action…

by P.D. Lesko Correction: Derek Delacourt, Ann Arbor's Community Services Area Administrator, responded to say he has no involvement with or jurisdiction over the Ann Arbor Unit of Community Standards. On Friday February 21, 2020…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…