Duggan portrayed as “Bing-lite,” “Romney Jr.” in video making rounds on social media
“Oh, hell no, Mike Duggan,” someone says in the video.
FBI informant in Kilpatrick corruption case lied repeatedly, raising questions about witnesses
The idea was to poke holes in the informant’s credibility, and Kilpatrick’s defense attorney did just that.
Lawlessness ensues as Detroit paramedics come under increasing attack
Detroit EMS paramedics have come under attack at least five times over the past three days, leading to fears that some neighborhoods are becoming too dangerous even for emergency workers.
Blood on Mayor Bing’s hands? Another fire fatality following station closures
Firefighters believe they could have saved the man with disabilities if their station wasn’t closed.
Former black separatist is slammed for supporting white mayoral candidate
Many black Detroiters were unhappy, calling Shabazz a trader – all because he supports a white candidate.
Leader of New Black Panther Nation supports Detroit’s only white mayoral candidate
Not long ago an outspoken black separatist, Minister Malik Shabazz is embracing the only caucasian mayoral candidate, former Detroit Medical Center CEO Mike Duggan.
Fired Detroit attorney Crittendon, who opposes state intervention, announces bid to run for mayor
Mayor Dave Bing convinced a majority of city council members last week to fire Crittendon as corporation counsel because of her commitment to challenge any state financial takeover in court.
Birmingham developer offers plan to buy Belle Isle for $1 billion, secede from Michigan
The plan smacks of antagonism and divisiveness at a time when the city is shedding vital services to avoid bankruptcy.
Forget an emergency manager: Let Detroit go bankrupt, some city leaders say
Rather than hand over Detroit’s budget, parks, buildings and services to the Republican-controlled state, a growing number of residents and leaders are advocating for municipal bankruptcy.
Chaotic night of fires: A death, broken down rigs, worn-down firefighters
The Detroit Fire Department is understaffed and likely will face another round of budget cuts this year.