Mockery of Democracy: Local media choose nonsense over news
The line between news and entertainment has become so blurred that local journalism has become a farce.
Duggan raises $1.1M in write-in campaign; Napoleon gets $605,000
Duggan and Napoleon depended on the suburbs for most of their money, and each has a little more than $90,000 left in campaign cash.
Mayoral candidate pledges free Subway sandwiches, chips, pop
At least the candidate’s platform is more realistic than those of past mayors?
Wayne County breaks law with outrageous copying fees
Wayne County illegally finances its operations with outrageous costs.
Write-in candidate ‘Michael Dugeon’ stirs up confusion
What’s Dugeon’s platform? Well, he’s tired of “user ass black bitches.”
Five compelling books about Detroit's tragic decline, history
If you’re interested in learning more about Detroit’s historic fall from industrial powerhouse, start with these books.
Daily Show pokes fun at media’s response to Detroit bankruptcy
The Daily Show also struck a more serious tone about the city’s human struggles.
DetroitElections.com is one-stop site for candidate info
Check out the most comprehensive website on the Detroit elections.
Did Fox 2 News broadcast dead body in lake by accident?
The footage is from a helicopter shoot over Ford Lake, where authorities found the body of a 55-year-old man.
Sam Riddle: ‘Detroit is Trayvon’ against ‘white-ass Lansing’
Despite the distractions, the rally was a touching, inspiring tribute to a teenager killed too early.