Local television, radio and newspapers are calling the mayoral race for Republican Maribeth Cosgrove over incumbent Mayor Joseph Wilders. With 40 percent of precincts reporting as of 9:30pm, she has 53 percent of the vote. More details to come later…
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The City Desk’s Second Anniversary – China Plates Made of Cotton
This week marks the second anniversary of The City Desk. Two years ago, I had an idea for a weird weblog/online fiction publication hybrid and have been lucky to have people come by to read it and even luckier to…
It is an Honor Just to Nominate Yourself
I threw The City Desk’s hat into the ring for the Blogger’s Choice Awards. It’s nominated for two- the “Blogitzer” (for writing) and the Humor category. If you have a couple of minutes, and you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read here…
A brief nap
Due to various matters, The City Desk will be taking the next week or so off. In the meantime, please avail yourself of our archives, going back almost two years. They are available, either by date or category, to your…
Don’t be Afraid of the Humpback Buses
You may have noticed the City-Suburban Transit Authority’s fleet of buses are all starting to grow humps on their roofs. It is nothing to be alarmed about, since it is all part of the CSTA’s conversion to compressed natural gas-powered…
A Letter From the Scientific Front- Mind Games
A vague new academic discipline creates a bonafide new-media star. When Jack Arkush was a child, he would sometimes accompany his father downtown, where William Arkush was a mid-level advertising executive for the Kenner Agency. “He worked on campaigns for…
Smorgasbord: Like Comfortable, Expensive Sweat Pants
The Deluxe Diner High-end comfort food may be a trend that’s two years past its sell-by date, but don’t tell chef/owner Alexa Dupree that as her place still offers the best late-night finer-dining in the city. Their summer menu features…
Friday Facts: Hooper Slaw, Sal’s Famous, Bloop
:: Number of consecutive weeks the Griswold Arthouse has featured Jaws as its “Friday Midnight Movie”: 1,664:: Number of “Jaws Burger” fried fish sandwiches sold at the adjacent President Heights Cafe’ during in that time: 41,679:: Percentage sold between the…
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Friday Facts: YOU ARE NOW ALMOST HOME
:: Word has it that the Journal-Clarion will be holding an online chat with the men portraying this year’s ceremonial “Three Hoboes” soon after they are announced. We will keep you posted. :: Date set for the demolition of the…