‘We’re all family,’ says victim of humiliating videos by Grosse Pointe cops
“People in their hearts, they’re hurt,” Grosse Pointe Park spokesman Greg Bowens said of the videos.
November 20, 1997: Mayor Archer announces new casino development
On this day in 1997, Mayor Dennis Archer announces future developers of 3 casinos. His omission of local business owner Don Barden would spawn off a recall attempt.
Grosse Pointe calls for state police to investigate racist videos
Dozens of protesters are expected to converge in Grosse Pointe Park at noon today to demand an outside investigation and immediate disciplinary action.
Protesters to gather in Grosse Pointe over cops taking racist videos
“If we don’t show up in force and demand that this type of behavior should not be tolerated, we might as well rewind the clock to the 1950s,” Daryl Brown said.
Demolishing historic University Club for a new McDonald’s (photos)
From a collegiate gothic building to the golden arches.
November 18, 1946: ‘The Detroit Plan’ is unveiled
Mayor Edward J. Jeffries Jr. unveiled “The Detroit Plan,” a controversial urban development model that would decimate an African American community.
Strong winds left Detroit without adequate fire protection
We monitored all 116 fire calls from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., finding lagging response times and overwhelmed fire crews.
Detroit Bikes suspends production, but keeps hope alive
Detroit Bikes produced a retro-inspired commuter bike that retails for just $550.
Grosse Pointe cops demean mentally ill man on camera (video)
The videos are now the subject of an internal police investigation.
Highland Park mayor shot at Detroit nightclub early this morning
Police said a dispute broke out inside the club when shots were fired shortly before 2 a.m.