Arbor Update was an online publication. It has closed up shop, at least for now; here's a snapshot of its 2008 publication calendar planning.
When to publish articles about what
Beats it would be nice to have covered
In addition to city council:
- UM Regents' meetings
- School Board and schools (will ask The Communicator)
- UM Labor relationships
- Local business (a chat page for the businesses opened/closed from the Observer?)
June
- 2nd: Arbor Update's birthday (founded 2004). With Leopold Bros closed, will need to pick a new venue for birthday meetups.
- 25th: Fireworks roundup. Start writing on the 20th, to see if there are any early shows that should be mentioned (Detroit fireworks etc)
July
- July 14, or two days before the Art Fairs: Survival guide, with:
- AATA closures
- Shadow Art Fair
- Map
- Art fair bingo
August
- August 22: Student move-in guide, with:
- AATA bus detours and streets closed
- Guide to new students?
- Buddhist yard sale