Firefighters union: Detroit is choosing money over lives, shortcuts over solutions
Detroiters are being hit by a plan that they know nothing about and are facing a debilitating cut to their public safety system.
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.
Exclusive: State privately pressured Detroit City Council to fire top attorney Crittendon
Just a month ago, Detroit City Council members hailed Crittendon as a hero who courageously defended the city against a state takeover.
Mayor Bing convinces Detroit City Council to fire Corporation Counsel Krystal Crittendon
Council’s decision shocked many observers because a majority of the council supported Crittendon until today