Jan 15, 1990: Cecil Fielder signs with Detroit Tigers
His son, Prince, would play for Detroit in 2012 and 2013.
Man Who Spent 16 Years Falsely Imprisoned Dies Waiting 45 Minutes for EMS
Dwight Love suffered from a pulmonary condition that he contracted while behind bars.
Free Press apologizes after reporter jokes about incest in West Virginia
Reporter Zlati Meyer’s tweet unleashed a torrent of attacks, including death threats.
This is Detroit?! 14 images you won’t believe were taken in a city
The 60-year exodus from Detroit has turned city blocks into picturesque urban prairies.
Jan. 13, 1977: Gov. Milliken signs Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act
Among the legislation’s primary bill sponsors are Daisy Elliott, a Detroit Democrat; and Mel Larsen, a northern Oakland County Republican.
Exclusive: Cushingberry’s expensive tastes, 4 homes pushed him into bankruptcy
Cushingberry’s tax-funded pension and salary as an attorney were not enough to keep him afloat.
Will historic Detroit Police HQ find new life? Building evacuated, deemed unsanitary
Today, the historic building was evacuated – maybe for the last time – after water spewed from broken pipes for nearly a week, soaking most of the floors, causing ceilings to crash down and shutting down the elevator and toilets.
Councilman Cushingberry answers pot, strip club allegations in rhymes
“We never saw a tit. Fox news is full of ___t,” reads one post by the former state House representative.
Jan. 10, 1974: Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City” is the No. 1 R&B song in the US
The song is ranked #105 on Rolling Stone’s Top 500 songs of all time.
Councilman Cushingberry busted with pot, open container but not arrested
Detroit police are conducting an internal investigation after the president pro tem allegedly tried to flee officers while leaving a bar.