Detroit Public Schools fails students without standards for under-qualified teachers
The lack of professional standards prompted one teacher to give up his career to sell insurance.
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.
Six degrees of education: Kevin Bacon inserted into Wayne State’s webpage
Wayne State’s web team surprises students with April Fools’ joke.
DNR ranger under investigation for vandalizing Detroit with graffiti
The ranger has defaced historic buildings and signs throughout the city while collecting a check from the state.
Police catch girls, ages 11 to 13, trying to burn down vacant Detroit school
Police were shocked to find four girls setting fires inside the vacant Van Zile School.
Lawmakers continue assault on Michigan’s medical marijuana law
The latest bill prohibits tenants from smoking or growing pot in their own apartment.
Did ex-Treasurer Dillon steer lucrative Detroit bankruptcy contract to future employer?
State lawmakers are calling for an “immediate investigation” after the Motor City Muckraker revealed that Dillon landed a job with the bankruptcy consultant.
Warren Mayor Fouts accused of losing temper again, lunging at treasurer
“I thought he was going to strike me,” said Warren Treasurer Carolyn Moceri.
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.