Detroit’s roads could stay covered in snow as city grapples with budget woes; students, bus riders most affected
More streets won’t get plowed, while others will be neglected for more than a week.
Columnist: Michigan Democratic Party deserves better leadership than Mark Brewer after Right-to-Work blunder
Seems like every time Brewer fails on a statewide level, he gets more job security. His failures are many.
Sources: Mayor Bing’s plan to raise money for hemorrhaging budget is unrealistic, unfair
While Bing emphasized that his plan included collecting taxes and other debts from businesses, the lion’s share of the money would come from residents who already are paying the highest taxes in the state for inadequate services.
Brazen arsonist strikes twice – once as firefighters battle a blaze a few houses away
Firefighters called for an arson investigator but received the common response: “There are no arson cars available.”
Gun supporters, union, media exploit school shooting in Connecticut
Just moments after learning that a gunman killed 20 children at an elementary in Connecticut, gun advocates, teacher unions, media and politicians have exploited the unspeakable slaughter while the rest of us mourned.
GOP leader: Detroiters shuttled from barber shops to vote multiple times
Ron Weiser, finance chairman of the RNC, also alleged that Detroit is so dangerous that it’s risky to monitor elections.
Gov. Snyder stumbles to explain right-wing shift in tough interview
Detroit Free Press editors gathered in a second-floor conference room this afternoon and grilled Gov. Rick Snyder for an hour following his sudden shift from middle-of-the-road leader to deceptive, ultra-conservative politician.
Entertainment giant Mike Ilitch wants city tax dollars but his company fails to pay its own taxes
Turns out, the billionaire’s company, Olympia Entertainment, owes Detroit nearly a million dollars in unpaid property taxes on downtown’s Cobo Arena and Joe Louis Arena dating back to 2009.
Mayor Bing fights neighborhood blight with innovative approach to empower Detroiters
For just $200, some Detroiters can buy neighboring vacant lots and receive help sprucing up the property.
Mayor Bing hands out bonuses to nonunion workers during fiscal crisis
Despite the threat of a state takeover and municipal bankruptcy, Mayor Dave Bing dished out bonuses of up to $750 to nonunion employees, a move that is certain to distract from serious budget cuts.