The Ann Arbor News today covered the opening of the $3.2 million pedestrian bridge connecting the Life Sciences Institute complex and the medical campus, or more specifically, the sidewalk next to Couzens Hall. I’m glad what has been a 90-year old problem of pedestrians crossing Huron street has finally been addressed, and I think it […]
The City Council has voted unanimously to extent the life of the Downtown Development Authority, although harboring some skepticism: “Then, the amount of money the DDA sets aside for affordable housing projects become an issue. The DDA sets aside 6 percent of its TIF money for housing. The council wanted a higher percentage and asked […]
I discovered a campaign flyer produced by U-M student and first ward city council candidate Rick Lax at Cafe Ambrosia today. While almost certainly not progressive enough for my tastes, his platform presents a refreshing student-oriented point of view, if perhaps tempered by the scent of self-serving ambitions reminiscent Paul Scott and the University Party […]
Here’s what Wesley Clark stands for, according to Michael Moore: “1. You oppose the Patriot Act and would fight the expansion of its powers. 2. You are firmly pro-choice. 3. You filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in support of the University of Michigan’s affirmative action case. 4. You would get rid of […]
Continuing the long tradition of empires conflating military and political authority, the media is reporting (CNN) that Wesley Clark plans on entering the Democratic primary race for president. This from CNN: “Clark has been an increasingly outspoken critic of the U.S.-led war in Iraq. In August, he told CNN that the administration led the country […]
Yes, as you’ve probably seen by now, the old Famiglia Pizza location at the corner of William and State is currently being converted into a Jimmy John’s. When it opens, it will be the fourth in operation within a few blocks of central campus. Famous Famiglia’s website proudly boasts that their first Michigan restaurant opened […]
The Michigan Journalism Fellows (now Knight-Wallace fellows) are hosting an event tomorrow at Kerrytown from 9am until 1pm titled “The Food Page: The Press and Public Policy” to discuss a variety of health, food, and nutrition related issues. The lengthy list of speakers includes Lynne Rosetto Kasper, host of Minnesota Public Radio’s “The Splendid Table,” […]