Articles tagged: Geoff Larcom

Guy Larcom's name peeled from exterior of city hall, but building will remain named in his honor

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Posted: Apr 14, 2011

Ann Arbor's first city administrator, Guy C. Larcom Jr. was credited for a lot of things, not the least of which was running city government for 17 years through a period of tremendous growth. But with the passage of time comes change, and the large metal letters spelling out Guy Larcom's name have been peeled from city hall's brick facade. Read more »

Help me figure out my Halloween costume, or I'm going as Lil Wayne

Posted: Oct 13, 2009

Halloween is less than three weeks away, and I still don't know what I'm going to be. This is a serious dilemma. I am turning to the best sources I have: Internet quizzes, Google image ... Read more »

Veteran journalist Geoff Larcom takes the reins of Eastern Michigan's media relations department

Posted: Sep 14, 2009

A veteran Ann Arbor journalist, Geoff Larcom isn’t used to seeing his name in a press release.But today, Larcom was the newsmaker himself as Eastern Michigan University named him executive director of media relations. “It ... Read more »

Geoff Larcom: The Ann Arbor Answer Man: High-quality ingredients account for the price of a Zingerman sandwich

Posted: Sep 13, 2009

It’s the Ann Arbor Answer Man, here to respond to the persistent questions that vex us during our otherwise carefree and orderly lives in this city. Question: We love Zingerman’s ­- its food, service, ambiance ... Read more »

Geoff Larcom: Father and son learn life lessons together

Posted: Aug 31, 2009

It had been a dreamy three months, the kind of time Michigan music legend Kid Rock recalls in his recent hit tune, “All Summer Long.” My elder son had just left his job of three ... Read more »

Geoff Larcom: Rules changes ignite tailgating debate at Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club

Posted: Aug 16, 2009

It’s almost as intense as the question of who will start at quarterback for the University of Michigan this season. It’s the great tailgate debate at The Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club. You might ... Read more »

Geoff Larcom: Recalling the life of a World War II hero

Posted: Aug 06, 2009

They are precious stories, and they are slipping away from us as the gallant men and women who lived the remarkable details of World War II leave us one by one. With pride and love, ... Read more »

Geoff Larcom: University of Michigan isn't your parents' university any more

Posted: Aug 02, 2009

I sat in on some orientation sessions for incoming freshman at the University of Michigan last week, and I can tell you this: This is not your parents’ university any more. Heck, if you are ... Read more »

Geoff Larcom: A sad farewell, but a new beginning

Posted: Jul 23, 2009

Goodbye - and hello. Yeah, I’m back, and very grateful for the chance to write a column for AnnArbor.com. Grateful because it gives me the chance to communicate with you. Grateful because I still get ... Read more »