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.
GIF: Police shove reporter for trying to question Detroit councilman
Check out the encounter between Councilman Cushingberry and reporter M.L. Elrick.
Did police go too far by shoving Fox 2 reporter M.L. Elrick?
The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter was trying to interview Councilman George Cushingberry outside of a public meeting when two cops grabbed Elrick.
Warren City Council kills ethics plan to ban nepotism, sexual harassment
Supporters of the ordinance expressed frustration, saying the city missed a golden opportunity to create safeguards against favoritism.
Mayor Duggan: Property tax bills to be substantially reduced
Detroiters have long complained that property taxes are outrageously because they’re based on assessments that far exceed the value of the property.
Hidden video: Warren Mayor Fouts dating young secretary
Stealth video of Warren Mayor Jim Fouts, 71, shows him holding hands with his 25-year-old secretary after the pair slipped out of city hall for a trip to Chicago.
Gov. Snyder: Lure 50,000 skilled immigrants to Detroit to reignite economy
The governor said immigrants would be required to live in Detroit in exchange for a work visa.
Civil rights leaders to L. Brooks Patterson: ‘Come to the hood’ and apologize
“We don’t want you just to apologize with your lips. We are calling for you to apologize with your actions.”
L. Brooks Patterson: ‘Anytime I talk about Detroit, it will not be positive’
Just when you think you’ve heard it all from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, the fiery Republican comes back with something even more obscene and divisive.