The flight of middle-class African Americans to the suburbs continues to fuel an exodus that left the city with just above 700,000 people last year, according to Census data released today.
The Detroit Elections Commission will meet this afternoon to decide whether Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan should be removed from the primary ballot for violating the city’s charter for running for office.
Not too shabby Finley helps raise money for the Oakland County Republican Party
State Rep. Lisa Howze also alleges mayoral candidate Tom Barrow should be removed from the ballot for similar violations.
Without enough ambulances on the streets, firefighters had to resuscitate a young boy themselves and rush him to the hospital because paramedics took too long to arrive.
Mayoral candidate Mike Duggan, who assembled a strong campaign team, committed a foolish error that could force him off the ballot.
When Darren Donaldson stopped at a railroad crossing with blinking lights and chiming bells on a recent afternoon, drivers behind him honked impatiently.
At first glimpse, it looked like downtown Detroit was on fire.
“The bribery scheme alleged in the indictment represents a betrayal of the honest employees who have dedicated themselves to serving the Detroit Public Library and its patrons,” U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade said.
Fort Wayne will come to life Sunday as thousands of people are expected to descend on the 88-acre site for a day and evening of live music, large art installation, local food and even a world record.