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Ten people shot in one day in Detroit; two victims in 20s were struck by stray bullets

By Motor City Muckraker on May 3, 2013   City Government, Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Government, Life in Detroit, Mayor's Office, Police, posts  

Ten people shot in one day in Detroit; two victims in 20s were struck by stray bullets

A 26-year-old woman was minding her own business at a park on Detroit’s east side Wednesday afternoon when shots rang and struck her while a group of men was arguing.

Pastor, community activist among those reportedly arrested at ruckus Detroit City Council meeting

By Motor City Muckraker on April 16, 2013   City Council, City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, posts  

Pastor, community activist among those reportedly arrested at ruckus Detroit City Council meeting

Police apprehended several protesters for refusing to stay quiet about their opposition to a state-appointed emergency manager during a formal city council session today.

Michigan judges holds self in contempt after cell phone goes berserk during trial

By Motor City Muckraker on April 15, 2013   Featured Stories, posts  

Michigan judges holds self in contempt after cell phone goes berserk during trial

Bad timing for a judge who has held police officers, witnesses, lawyers, spectators and others in contempt.

Attorney: Emergency manager in Detroit could violate sunshine laws, allow for backroom deals

By Motor City Muckraker on March 12, 2013   City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts, State of Michigan  

Attorney: Emergency manager in Detroit could violate sunshine laws, allow for backroom deals

Sunshine law that requires a transparent government likely will be ignored by the state.

Read entire text of Mayor Dave Bing’s State of the City address

By Motor City Muckraker on February 13, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

Don’t miss a word of Mayor Bing’s speech.

TV Warning System: Zombies are attacking people in northern Michigan

By Motor City Muckraker on February 12, 2013   Crime & Fire, posts  

TV Warning System: Zombies are attacking people in northern Michigan

Families watching “Barney and Friends” in northern Michigan got the scare of their lives Monday afternoon.

Fire races through house packed with 9 people, injuring at least 4 on Detroit’s east side

By Motor City Muckraker on February 10, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, posts  

Fire races through house packed with 9 people, injuring at least 4 on Detroit’s east side

It’s a nightmare scenario: Firefighters arrive to a blaze to find the home stuffed with people and smoke.

Mayor Bing delivers bonuses to high-level police after rank-and-file cops get pay cuts

By Motor City Muckraker on February 10, 2013   City Government, Crime & Fire, Government, Mayor's Office, Police, posts  

Mayor Bing delivers bonuses to high-level police after rank-and-file cops get pay cuts

It’s the second time in less than two months that Bing’s administration has handed out bonuses to nonunion employees.

Suburban woman found dead in bullet-riddled SUV on I-75 in Detroit, closing freeway

By Motor City Muckraker on February 9, 2013   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Suburban woman found dead in bullet-riddled SUV on I-75 in Detroit, closing freeway

The victim was 32-year-old Jennifer Ann Scavone of Sterling Heights, police said today.

Columnist: Gov. Snyder’s anti-union legislation strips rights of employees to help define work

By Motor City Muckraker on February 4, 2013   posts, State of Michigan  

Columnist: Gov. Snyder’s anti-union legislation strips rights of employees to help define work

Collective bargaining is more than just ink on a pay stub; it gives voice to the people.

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