AltWeeklies Wire
Finding Hopenew

A parent speaks out about TUSD's special-ed troubles
Tucson Weekly |
Mari Herreras |
09-27-2012 |
Education
Tags: special education, TUSD
The Gluten-Free Rushnew

In the hurry to accommodate the gluten-free, restaurants may be unknowingly endangering them.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
A hitch in Raleigh's rail plansnew

Because TTA sold the former Dillon Supply Company buildings to Citrix, DOT will be forced to pay to remove a slice of those structures at some point in the future.
INDY Week |
Bob Geary |
09-26-2012 |
Transportation
Wine Country, in the Citynew

The number of East Bay urban wineries is growing, as both vintners and consumers realize the economic and environmental benefits.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Two Mile Wines
Emory did the right thing cutting its journalism programnew

Why Emory's discretionary program cuts will actually help - not hurt - the school in the long run
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Max Blau |
09-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
New Tactic for Crime?new

Detroit cops to target gang members with 'cease fire' strategy.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
09-26-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Bread Uprising's revolutionary spiritnew

"We wanted to figure out ways and structures that made sure we kept foregrounding people of color and low-income communities that we want to be rooted in."—Tim Stallmann
INDY Week |
Victoria Bouloubasis |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
Why I Started the Independent and Why I am Selling Itnew

The mission of the Independent has always been to publish the nation's best alternative journalism; to help build a just community in the Triangle; to create a great workplace for every individual here; and to make a profit doing it.
Is America's Decline Inevitable?
Though depressing, Obama's pessimism is dwarfed by Mitt Romney's.
Character Drivennew

He's part donut, part jalapeño, a quarter cupcake and all-around awesome.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Enrique Limón |
09-26-2012 |
Culture
The Mechanics of Time Travel Sren't Really the Point of Loopernew

Pay attention to Rian Johnson, because he's trying to tell his audience how to watch his deliriously effective science-fiction thriller Looper. He does it when Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)—a hired killer in the year 2044 whose job it is to slay people sent back from 30 years in the futur—talks to his crime lord boss, Abe (Jeff Daniels).
Charleston City Paper |
Scott Renshaw |
09-26-2012 |
Reviews
Campaign cash, take 2new

City Attorney Chris Melcher is urging Councilors to quickly pass a series of changes and clarifications to election laws.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
09-26-2012 |
Elections
'More Like Heaven'new
"Christians are not supposed to leave the earth, they are supposed to stay and fight."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
09-26-2012 |
Religion
Matters of Supportnew

Former Air Force Academy grad finally prevails in long-fought battle over his ability to make a living.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
09-26-2012 |
Health
Cold-Smoked Days and Salt-Cured Nightsnew

Three Oakland restaurants find the time and space to make their own charcuterie.
East Bay Express |
Luke Tsai |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: charcuterie, Chop Bar