Good teachers are the ‘Supermen’
The idea that many kids have to gamble with a lottery for a slot in a decent school is both sad and un-American.
Sep 27th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Kings of Pastry
Every four years, there is a competition that requires incredible skill. It's not the Olympics.This is the MOF, where the world's best pastry chefs are created.
Sep 27th, 2010 by Jennifer Kaufman
Repealing health law won’t help Americans
Any American who has faced serious illness should fear the GOP's “Pledge to America” -- it does not look out for you.
Sep 27th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Ajami
With their debut film, Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani create a riveting drama that typifies human normalcy in a largely misunderstood part of the world.
Sep 26th, 2010 by Joshua Charles
Evolution of the Little Black Dress
Coco Chanel first unveiled the timeless wardrobe item in the pages of Vogue nearly a century ago. Now, the little black dress is a staple in every woman's closet.
Sep 26th, 2010 by Emily Thungkaew
Gerrymandering
While it's message may be a bit heavy-handed, the film provides an entertaining yet informative look into a political process few people are familiar with.
Sep 26th, 2010 by Brian Whitney
“Waiting for Superman” explores charter solutions for schools
The problems with public education are easy to identify but the solutions are elusive. Are charter schools the "Superman" we are all waiting for?
Sep 26th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
E. State St. is Open for Two-way Traffic in East Town
All throughout this summer the city had been repaving, repainting, and installing new lights along E. State St. in preparation to open most of it to two-way traffic. As of this weekend, E. State St. in East Town from Prospect Ave. to Market St. is open to two-way traffic.
Sep 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Budget Hearing
The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.
Sep 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Budget Hearing
The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Sep 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers. Agenda
Sep 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Public Works Committee Meeting
The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Sep 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
