Plan to save Detroit pensions, DIA artwork likely illegal, expert says
It was pitched as a blockbuster plan to save pensions and art during the bankruptcy.
How Gov. Snyder henchman became influential figure in Detroit’s bankruptcy
Bill Nowling, who has attacked affirmative action, labor unions, gay marriage and the ‘liberal media,’ has far more power than a typical spokesman.
FBI investigates whether Detroit council members were paid off for president vote
The probe was triggered by a conversation between Police Chief James Craig, the Rev. Horace Sheffield and political consultant Adolph Mongo.
Mayor Duggan ditches teleprompter for first State of the City address
When Mayor Duggan positioned himself in front of the microphone Wednesday evening, he glanced down at a yellow legal pad with sparse handwriting.
Charles Pugh may run, but he can’t hide from $1 million lawsuit over nude video, texts
Pugh may have escaped criminal charges, but now he faces a lawsuit against the teenager whom the council president paid for a nude video.
Mayor Duggan responds to Detroit News column slamming his appointees as ‘cronies’
Duggan: “I don’t know of a business executive in America who doesn’t try to recruit people they have worked with in the past and know to be honest, hardworking, and competent. That’s not cronyism – it’s sound management.”
Investigation: Fox 2 reporter to blame for clash with police at Detroit Council meeting
Police said the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter was in a “restricted area” at the time of the encounter.
Red Wings arena deal moves forward after divided council approves land sales
The deal, approved by a 6-3 vote, calls for selling 39 vacant parcels just north of downtown for $1.
George Jackson, long-time economic czar for Detroit, resigning
The controversial George Jackson has called for gentrification and blocked efforts to preserve the Tiger Stadium site.
Councilman Cushingberry calls Fox 2 reporter a ‘Prick,’ says no sympathy for ‘white victim’
Cushingberry lashes out after head of council security was removed from his job today pending an internal investigation.