Articles tagged: Lucy Ann Lance

COLUMN: Ann Arbor does it up different: Without adverbs

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Posted: Apr 04, 2012

Before a nationwide campaign is launched promoting the Ann Arbor region, some are suggesting that it be corrected for grammatical errors. The Pure Michigan promotion touts the slogan, “Ann Arbor Does It Up Different.” Read more »

Column: Q&A with Patricia Green: One year on the job as Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent

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Posted: Mar 11, 2012

It’s been one year since the Ann Arbor School Board selected Dr. Patricia Green as the new superintendent for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. Lucy Ann Lance and Dean Erskine talked with her on 1290 WLBY to mark the anniversary. Read more »

column: Q&A with 'Leapling' Peter Fletcher on his so-called 20th birthday

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Posted: Feb 29, 2012

Leaplings like Peter Fletcher only get to properly celebrate their birthday every four years. Here's his take on leap years and his connection to the Lindbergh family and Ann Arbor astronaut Jack Lousma. Read more »

COLUMN: Q&A with Brandon A. Jessup: The fight to repeal Michigan's Emergency Manager law

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Posted: Feb 25, 2012

Brandon Jessup, CEO of Michigan Forward, says the group is close to turning in petitions with enough signatures to put the state's controversial emergency manager law before Michigan voters on the November ballot. Read more »

COLUMN: Five chairs: Lessons learned from Denard Robinson and Kelvin Grady

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Posted: Jan 28, 2012

Lucy Ann Lance had no idea who was going to help her judge the Future Stars 2012 event at Pioneer High — until the audience erupted in cheers. "I turned around and I, too, was starstruck,'' she writes. "Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson and wide receiver Kelvin Grady began pulling out the two chairs to my left. As the crowd continued to scream, I said to Denard, "Stand up and wave. They love you.''' Read more »

Column: Q&A with Mayor John Hieftje: On the State of the State, the state of the roads and the city's crosswalk law

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Posted: Jan 21, 2012

In an interview on The Lucy Ann Lance Business Insider on 1290 WLBY this past week, Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje talked with me and Dean Erskine about Gov. Rick Snyder’s State of the State, ... Read more »

COLUMN: Q&A with Dr. Sahar Swidan - Why there are prescription drug shortages

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Posted: Jan 14, 2012

If you take prescription medication, you may be experiencing difficulty obtaining your prescriptions because of a nationwide shortage of some drugs. There were 267 new prescription drug shortages last year, an increase from 211 reported ... Read more »

COLUMN: Q&A with Dr. Richard Weinblatt: When police officers commit suicide

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Posted: Dec 31, 2011

There is a pervasive sadness in our community over the death of Police Chief Greg O’Dell. Even if you didn’t know him, you came to admire him through the beautiful memories shared by his friends ... Read more »

Opinion: Putting life into perspective

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Posted: Nov 26, 2011

A difference in perspective can change everything. Turned away from the TV where the Detroit Lions were getting ready to tackle the Green Bay Packers, I was tackling the final touches on the Thanksgiving side ... Read more »

COLUMN: Washtenaw Community College partners in new network to attract businesses

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Posted: Nov 19, 2011

After graduating from Saline High School a few years ago, my niece traveled the world. Julie speaks numerous languages and loves immersing herself in different cultures. She is now taking online classes at Washtenaw Community ... Read more »

Column: Q&A with Laura Rubin on the RiverUp! Project to improve the Huron River

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Posted: Nov 12, 2011

Efforts are underway to make the Huron River more of a community magnet by cleaning it up and building it up with businesses and river-friendly features. Laura Rubin, executive director of the Huron River Watershed ... Read more »

column: Q&A with Lou Glazer on creating a knowledge-based economy in Michigan

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Posted: Oct 29, 2011

An educated work force is the key to Michigan’s future as the state transitions to a knowledge-based economy, but we are still lagging when it comes to creating a place where talent wants to call ... Read more »

Column: Tanya Hilgendorf and Conan Smith discuss the controversy over Humane Society funding cut

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Posted: Oct 23, 2011

Tanya Hilgendorf and Conan SmithThe interpretation of a Michigan law that dates back to 1919 is at the center of a debate over mandated funding for animal control in Washtenaw County. The Humane Society of ... Read more »

Column: Tanya Hilgendorf: Humane Society will be forced to end relationship with county if cuts go through

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Posted: Oct 23, 2011

Editor's note: The following is from one of two on-air interviews conducted by Lucy Ann Lance and producer Dean Erskine over the past couple of weeks with Tanya Hilgendorf, executive director of the Humane Society ... Read more »

Column: Conan Smith: County will bid out animal control services if Humane Society won't work within budget constraints

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Posted: Oct 23, 2011

Editor's note: The following is from one of two on-air interviews conducted by Lucy Ann Lance and producer Dean Erskine over the past couple of weeks with Washtenaw County Board Chairman Conan Smith and Tanya ... Read more »