New Facebook Group to Provide “Town Square” For “Respectful” Discussion of Local Politics
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…
The Foodist: A More Perfect Popper
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…
Disturbing Details Emerge on Why City Administrator Put AAPD Chief on Two-Week Leave
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…
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…