first of all this paper is a joke. The printed version is days behind the digital. The digital…read morewon't let you search on just your region's news. I select Ann Arbor and get Grand Rapids or Muskegon. My mom got the print version and due to their messed up billing got cut off even though she paid them on time and even paid ahead. I tried to call their Customer Service, got all the way through their prompts and when I asked to speak to a rep, got hung up on three times. Not worth the aggravation. She has decided to just stop subscribing.

Should be able to get it through the mail. Less likelihood of people walking down the street…read morethinking it was left there for them to pick up. Or paper delivery can't throw it past the sidewalk or ... that's all l can come up with. l do prefer the newspapers that fold in half.

I'm glad I ran across the previous reviews…read more What a hoot! Bookmark the website and visit it whenever you need a good laugh. They also sell their magazines, so you can experience the fun in book form.

With the Find of the Day, this may be my new second-favorite website (move over, Go Fug Yourself)…read more This folks behind this magazine and website collect "found" stuff---scraps of papers, notes, photos, receipts, cards, and such on the streets that provide fabulous little peeks into the lives of the people around us. I love overhearing random funny bits of conversation on the street, so this is great for the nosy, people-watcher in me. You can listen to an interview the founder of Found on KQED: www.kqed.org/epArchive/R606211000

Nicely produced and designed, ... but I stopped reading the paper after I found so many haphazard,…read moreinconsequential, and poorly researched, or biased reporting, frequently catering to some short lived and myopic leanings. It seems that the students as a journalists lack the wisdom of age, frequently jumping on some "passing trend" train to get name. IT appears there is not a guiding principle for the paper, and merely a stitched fabric of opinionated students that are vying for attention. I will stick to the Nation and Atlantic to get in depth views even though they may not deal with my "hood" issues. But otherwise good learning ground how to write, ... just keep it within its own boundaries so you do not confuse people around you. J.T.

Yes, Mae is right. Pick up a copy of the Observer and you will quickly learn the "Ann Arbor state…read moreof mind"- what the community's all about. Plus, all the local businesses you may ever need or want. And yes, the articles are well-informed and touch on important issues.

The Ann Arbor Observer -- along with its website arborweb.com -- is the definitive source of…read moreinformation for all things in this town. This monthly journal maintains remarkable quality throughout its in-depth stories about people, restaurants, business openings and closings, and local institutions. Such an incredible contrast to the pathetic Ann Arbor News!!

Love this publication. We always pick it up! Happenings, food, short articles on the arts. And it's…read morefree! What more could a body want? And their annual writing contest is the best. (This from someone who has placed or won several years.)

I can't believe I'm the first to review Current! This mag is THE source for what to do, where to…read moreeat, and where to catch local bands in Washtenaw County, and it's widely available for free in libraries, coffee shops and other local businesses. One highlight is their annual "best of" issue, where they let readers nominate best restaurants, arts and entertainment venues and more. Each section is broken down further into a variety of categories. For instance, you can make nominations for "Best Cheap Eats" or "Best Middle Eastern Restaurant" for the "Food and Drink" section. They also put out an exhaustive local music directory each November in addition to their brief monthly listings. The magazine carries a mix of eclectic local columns about books, music and culture each month as well as calendars of things to do in the area for that month. I also have a soft spot in my heart for Current because of their annual Fiction and Poetry contest, showcasing local writing talent. Full disclosure, I won a third prize in the fiction category one year and first place in poetry another year. They have a nice ceremony with food and door prizes for the winners and their friends and family, too.

Elevated Press is absolutely amazing. Michelle and Peter are two of the nicest people you could ask…read moreto work with and extremely professional and "on top of it" to boot. I came in with a very scattershot idea of what I wanted for my wedding invitations and Michelle very patiently listened to my thoughts and expertly guided me through choosing paper and figuring out what I wanted more exactly design-wise. (Keep in mind that you can also come in with a print-ready design and they'll print it up for you! I highly, highly recommend their design work though--SO beautiful.) Throughout the design and printing process Michelle kept me updated on every development through email and responded quickly with any questions I had. At one point I thought I might have to make a last minute change, but then realized I didn't, and she very gamely accomodated my waffling, even offering to rush order a new plate for super-cheap if I needed it. The entire process from first meeting to getting the invites in my hands took about 5 weeks, so make sure you give yourself ample time if you're interested in their services. Also--it ain't cheap, but it is so, so worth it. Each invitation is truly a work of art and people have been going nuts over how amazing they look. I cannot recommend Elevated Press highly enough! Such a wonderful resource to have in Ann Arbor.

From the owner: Elevated Press is a boutique letterpress stationery studio specializing in custom wedding…read moreinvitations, social stationery and greeting cards. We are by appointment only. Please email info[at]elevatedpress.com to make an appointment.

WCBN is the University of Michigan's non-commercial freeform radio station that's run by students…read more What they focus on is bringing things on the radio that you normally wouldn't hear on other stations. My favorite night is late Saturday nights, they usually play some excellent hip hop if you catch it at the right time. By "nomally wouldn't hear", I'm not talking about an obscure noise/basement medley/karaoke cover/whatever-else-obscure 24/7 (though maybe sometimes) fest. For instance, just giving it a listen randomly, they were going over some local events (big kid kickball!) inbetween Kraftwerk and Jean Grae. Currently, my good friend Dustin does Freeform on Thursday nights. He knows a lot about music and is a local musician. I've learned a lot about local music and much more through him, and thanks to him I've opened my scope to being more than a hip hop head. Once, he created an entire playlist for me on my birthday -- one of the coolest birthday gifts, ever. I've also taken a walk through the station itself. It's a great place adorned with decades of history on the walls -- Post-Its, scribbin', photos -- along with a well-loved couch and tech stuff like turntables, cassette decks, reel to reels, amps. Those walls are totally made to house sound. If you're curious about a certain DJ, they playlists are posted online. You can also connect through their website -- no need to sit in the car with the top down and an Icee.

Excellent and timely service. They picked up the boxes from outside our door and did an excellent…read morejob of restoring old ripped and marked photos very quickly. I would recommend them 100%.

I've had 4 or 5 projects done now by PPP. Each time I've had very personal attention great results…read moreand all at an excellent price. They've done rush jobs for me and come through. He's also suggested some great ideas to add to each project. Excellent service, excellent results, and I really trust him with my precious videos and films. I absolutely can recommend five stars for this company.