A judge has dropped the obstruction of justice charges faced by Chris Webber, although he will still face trial for perjury. The Business Direct Weekly (local business paper) follows up on the Ann Arbor News article last week about the artists displaced from the future site of the YMCA moving to Ypsilanti with this story: […]
The Ann Arbor News covers segregation in area schools in two articles today: “Schools become more segregated” and “Few concerned about local schools’ racial mix.” Meanwhile, the Freep continues to hype the three ELF arsons in sprawl around Ann Arbor in a story yesterday that contained little new information, and in this editorial. I think […]
In the Ann Arbor News story “Downtown on foot can be tough going,” a private consulting firm brainstormed how to make towntown more pedestrian-friendly. Unfortunately, some of their proposals would make the ‘downtown’ area quite boring – and would probubly solve the traffic problem by keeping people away. Here’s the proposals:“Others proposals included better enforcement […]
Last night’s emergeny in Ypsilanti was caused by a leaking 8,000 gallon tank of hydrochloric acid. One person was admitted to a hospital, complaining of respiratory problems.> CH4: “Ypsilanti chemical leak reportedly contained”> AANEWS: “Acid leak closes area in downtown Ypsilanti” In response to the closing of Decker Drugs, the Daily editorializes in favor of […]
A civil emergency has been announced in the city of Ypsilanti at 10:45 PM this evening after a toxic chemical leak on the 100 Block of Michigan Avenue at the Marsh Plating Corporation. Residents of the immediate vicinity are advised to close their doors and windows, turn off A/C units and move to the highest […]
Ann Arbor Township is considering re-zoning a parcel of land just south of Ann Arbor to accomodate new sprawl: “Township Trustee and Planning Commission member John Allison disagreed with several of those contentions.”It is clearly not consistent with the Master Plan,” Allison said. He said the land also falls outside the township’s utilities district and […]