Jan. 9, 1993: Detroit Pistons retire Bob Lanier’s No. 16 Jersey
Lanier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.
3-day freeze exposes severity of Detroit’s fire crisis – and it’s not pretty
We monitored every fire run since temperatures plummeted Tuesday evening, and what we found was troubling.
Ex-Treasurer Dillon, who resigned amid controversy, still receives full salary
Although Dillon officially resigned on Halloween, Gov. Rick Snyder never stopped paying the former speaker of the state House of Representatives
Jan. 8, 1961: Wayne State student begins journey to desegregate University of Georgia
“I don’t expect any trouble from other students,” she tells the Michigan Chronicle.
Cass Tech grad Lily Tomlin ties knot with longtime partner
The two met while collaborating on Tomlin’s 1971 comedy album, “This is a Recording.”
Historic, newly renovated high-rise in Detroit evacuated after pipes burst
Today’s below-zero temperatures were to blame, causing flooding in the basement of the 34-story building and the loss of electricity.
Detroit Free Press announces further cutbacks, to lay off 5 staffers
The latest layoffs come just three days after colleagues said goodbye to two esteemed reporters at a going-away party.
Jan. 7, 1985: Mayor Young arrested protesting apartheid outside South African Embassy
“Young marched in a picket line with about 75 demonstrators near the embassy, wearing a placard that said ‘Free South Africa Now 3/8’ He was released on his own recognizance following arrest.”
Councilman George Cushingberry tells Detroit News: “Go to hell!”
“Dear Detroit News, Go to hell. Go straight to hell. Do not pass go and don’t even think about collecting $200,” Cushingberry wrote.
21 cars burn in Detroit, many left to smolder in streets, in past 24 hours
Most of the fires were suspicious, with cars found burning in streets, sidewalks and driveways.