City News
Michigan Book & Supply closing
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY TAYLOR WIZNER
After 23 years, students accustomed to the convenience of campus bookstore Michigan Book & Supply will soon need to find a new venue to purchase their materials for school.
City names interim police chief
BY ADAM RUBENFIRE
Following the recent announcement that Ann Arbor Police Chief Barnett Jones plans to retire, the city of Ann Arbor announced yesterday that John Seto, the deputy chief of the Ann Arbor Police Department, will assume the role of interim AAPD chief and safety services area administrator starting March 31.
City Council to decide on countywide transit plan
BY TAYLOR WIZNER
An Ann Arbor City Council vote today to change the city’s transit law and allow for the implementation of a countywide transit system could make transportation for students in the Ann Arbor area more expansive and accessible.
Ann Arbor Marathon to be run in June
BY STEVE ZOSKI
This June, the first-ever Ann Arbor marathon will join the list of unique events to take place in town after the Ann Arbor City Council finalized plans for the marathon at their meeting last night.
Gourmet waffle restaurant to open on S. Fourth Ave in April
BY CHELSEA LANDRY
Despite the recent closure of a number of local shops in the area, one Ann Arbor native is returning to his hometown in hopes of finding success in his quest to expand he city’s culinary offerings.
AATA approves new bus system to DTW
BY TAYLOR WIZNER
Beginning in April, Ann Arbor residents may be able to reach Detroit's Metro Airport more easily, and at a more affordable price.
Funding complications end Fuller Road transit project
BY TAYLOR WIZNER
The city of Ann Arbor and the University announced on Friday that construction of the Fuller Road intermodal transportation station will not continue as designed due to complications with federal funding.
Ann Arbor wastewater system to undergo renovation
BY STEVE ZOSKI
At last night’s meeting, Ann Arbor City Council took a major step in approving a massive project to overhaul the city’s ailing wastewater treatment system.
At meeting, council delays vote on transit agreement
BY STEVE ZOSKI
At its meeting last night, members of the Ann Arbor City Council once again convened before Ann Arbor residents and Ann Arbor Transportation Authority CEO Michael Ford to discuss a countywide public transportation agreement.
Sustainability a priority for Ann Arbor
- McKenzie Berezin/Daily
BY K.C. WASSMAN
The city of Ann Arbor — also known as Tree Town — has been widely recognized for its environmental and sustainable practices. However, these awards represent just the beginning of Ann Arbor’s sustainability efforts, according to city officials.
Local Arts
School of Music, Theatre & Dance to weave plot and dance in lighthearted 'Crazy for You'
BY REBECCA GODWIN
Choices play an important part in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s upcoming production of “Crazy for You,” directed by Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Linda Goodrich and opening on Thursday.
Bobby McFerrin to bring latest vocally indulgent endeavor to University Music Society
BY SHAMIK GANGULY
On Thursday, Bobby McFerrin comes to Hill Auditorium to present his latest project, “spirityouall.” This new endeavor of McFerrin’s seeks to pay homage to African American spirituals and to his father, an operatic baritone who was himself a dedicated performer of these traditional songs.
Ann Arbor-based website MyFab5 uses new ranking system to judge restaurants
BY TYLER BAILEY
The website, created by Engineering junior Nick Ruff and University alumni Omeid Seirafi-pour, Calvin Schemanski and John Gulbronson, utilizes an exclusive restaurant ranking system instead of the typical star rating system used by other similar sites.
- Courtesy of Vincent Peone/CollegeHumor.com
CollegeHumor duo talk comedy, Ann Arbor in advance of live show
BY STEVEN TWEEDIE
As to what the offline version of their show will contain Friday, expect the usual hilarious content of any CollegeHumor production, with a few surprises.
Local teens pick literary favorites for the Best American Nonrequired Reading anthology
BY JOEY STEINBERGER
The texts for the Best American Nonrequired Reading anthology are chosen annually by two groups of high school students, one from Valencia California and the other from Ann Arbor.
