Email: Art.Aisner@Patch.com
Phone: 248-631-7111
Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
Birthday: August
I'm a life-long Michigander with a nose for news that has served me well while covering communities stretching from 'Tuliptown' to metro Detroit. I spent the majority of my career in journalism covering public safety and government for a variety of publications, including a decade-long stint at the Ann Arbor News. And I've loved the ride.
While chronicling community news is a means to support my family, I am very passionate about providing people with useful and timely information packaged in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
The journalism "bug" first bit before I graduated from North Farmington High School in 1992 and carried me through four whirlwind years at Michigan State University.
Despite my appreciation for all Ann Arbor has to offer, good and bad, I undoubtedly bleed green and white and am a die-hard Detroit sports fan.
I'm humbled by the opportunity to share people's lives with others and still get a thrill from capturing the moments, memories and experiences that often define people's lives and the times we live in.
Your Beliefs
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics
Though I have views that pull me toward either side the political spectrum, I generally like to play in the center. When it comes to work, objectivity is paramount when covering campaigns and political issues. Fairness will be the standard at Bloomfield-MIPatch.
Religion
I grew up in a household that practiced conservative Judaism and am very proud and appreciative of the values, knowledge and moral compass instilled in me as a result. Part of that appreciation, however, came only from exploring other people's religions as a journalist over the years. And I'm still curious.
Local Hot-Button Issues
The high school consolidation controversy continues to be a divisive hurdle for local public schools and their supporters. I've also heard a lot of chatter about local library services, area traffic congestion and water rates. I hope to explore those and other key issues impacting the community, including the economy.
Autopsies for West Maple Elementary School teacher Harry Berkowitz and his suspected killer Thomas Ian Matthews were scheduled Wednesday.
Long-time West Maple Elementary School teacher Harry Berkowitz was attacked by his roommate, Thomas Ian Matthews, at the Franklin home they shared, police said.
The beloved Birmingham Public Schools teacher killed Tuesday in a murder-suicide had no local family members that police can identify.
The beloved Birmingham Public Schools teacher killed Tuesday in a murder-suicide had no local family members that police can identify.
Students, staff and graduates of the Birmingham Public Schools begin to cope with the death of long-time West Maple Elementary teacher Harry Berkowitz.
Police continue to investigate the deaths of a long-time teacher in the Birmingham School and the suspected killer, who barricaded himself in a home Tuesday.
Police are investigating the suspicious death of the longtime teacher that appears connected to a barricaded gunman situation in Royal Oak Tuesday.
Police from multiple jurisdictions are in Royal Oak assisting with a lead related to the case, officials said.
Police from multiple jurisdictions are in Royal Oak assisting with a lead related to the case, officials said.
Police from multiple jurisdictions are in Royal Oak assisting with a lead related to the case, officials said.
'Fine dining' option near the Birmingham border is the chain's first restaurant in Michigan.
'Fine dining' option near the Birmingham border is the latest restaurant to open in Bloomfield Township.
The Seaholm High School senior is focused on the end of the regular season, playing at the collegiate level.
Detroit graffiti and urban artist Malt brings his talents to Franklin as part of the village's first-ever mural project.
The 11th season of the Birmingham Farmers Market kicked-off Sunday morning and didn't disappoint.
The annual celebration of home-grown food and local vendors kicks in nearby Birmingham is extended from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. this year in the municipal parking lot off North Old Woodward Avenue.
A host of Michigan legislators asked L. Brooks Patterson to apologize for comparing House Speaker Jase Bolger to Adolf Hitler in a television talk show.
A host of Michigan legislators asked L. Brooks Patterson to apologize for comparing House Speaker Jase Bolger to Adolf Hitler in a television talk show.
Police said another resident fell for a popular scam involving a 'relative' in distress.
