City News
University alum’s cake bakery thrives in community
BY MOLLY BLOCK
After discovering her passion for food during a stint abroad in Florence, Italy, University alum Heather Anne Leavitt decided to start her own bakeshop in Ann Arbor — Sweet Heather Anne.
Sustainability Series
Sustainable efforts priority at local businesses
- Austen Hufford/Daily
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
As the University continues to launch an increasing number of sustainable initiatives in recent years, two long-standing businesses have maintained long-term commitments toward environmental sustainability since their foundations.
Continued project delays frustrate local businesses
- Austen Hufford/Daily
BY CHELSEA LANDRY
The underground parking garage under construction at South Fifth Avenue between East Liberty and East William Streets was expected to be complete by today.
At meeting, Assembly passes medical amnesty, tuition equality
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
The Student Assembly of the Central Student Government unanimously passed two resolutions in support of medical amnesty and tuition equality at last night’s meeting.
At forum, officials discuss bike rental program
- Paul Sherman/Daily
BY TAYLOR WIZNER
In an effort to improve conditions for bicyclists in Ann Arbor, the Office of Campus Sustainability and Parking and Transportation Services sponsored a town hall meeting at the Michigan League last night to foster discussion on transportation in Ann Arbor.
ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL
Vote on Ann Arbor Transit Authority expansion postponed
BY STEVE ZOSKI
Representatives from the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority joined residents of Ann Arbor and other neighboring cities at last night's Ann Arbor City Council meeting to continue the ongoing discussion on plans for a new countywide public transportation authority.
Latest closure highlights struggle of East Liberty Street stores
BY DANIELLE STOPPELMANN
Sole Sisters, a boutique on East Liberty Street, will be closing its doors at the end of the month — joining the growing list of businesses in the area that have ceased operating in the past few months, including Poshh, This and That, @Burger and Borders.
City Government
AAFD to re-evaluate operating procedures following city report
- Paul Sherman/Daily
BY TAYLOR WIZNER
The Ann Arbor Fire Department is in the process of evaluating a number of its operating procedures in order to better meet national safety standards.
At restaurant week, owners showcase food and service
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY CHELSEA LANDRY
Crisp white linen and twinkling crystal are standard décor at Shalimar, the Indian restaurant located at 307 S. Main St., but recently, the upscale scene was interrupted by the addition of a large purple poster advertising the upcoming Ann Arbor Restaurant Week.
AATA holds meetings to gain feedback on transit renovations
- Austen Hufford/Daily
BY STEVE ZOSKI
In preparation for the construction of a new transit hub, the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority held its first feedback session yesterday to give Ann Arbor residents a chance to express their views on plans for improvements in the city.
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.
