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Mayor Bing won’t seek another term but eyeing run for Wayne County executive

By Steve Neavling on May 14, 2013 2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, posts

Mayor Dave Bing, whose popularity has steadily declined since taking office in 2009, won’t run for re-election after all, but he has his eyes on something else.

Pregnant woman shot trying to defend herself against a rapist in Detroit this morning

By Steve Neavling on May 14, 2013 Crime & Fire, Headline, Police, posts

Police are on the hunt for a man who tried to rape a 21-year-old woman who is several months pregnant.

Day before filing deadline, Bing still unsure whether he’ll run for re-election – or is he?

By Steve Neavling on May 13, 2013 2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, posts

Bing appeared to struggle when asked about his political plans during a press conference about the city’s finances today.

Firefighter: As local hero put to rest today, we are reminded of dangers of saving lives

By Motor City Muckraker on May 13, 2013 Headline, posts

We kiss our families goodbye and we drive off to the fire house, knowing we may never kiss them again. We know it, but we do not think about it.

T-shirts sold to raise money for family of fallen Westland firefighter

By Steve Neavling on May 12, 2013 Fire, posts

The Wayne-Westland firefighter was fighting a blaze at a strip mall in Westland on Wednesday when the building crashed down on him and four other firefighters.

Red Wings enter Game 7 of playoffs with “championship blood;” never count Detroit out

By Gordie Fall on May 12, 2013 posts, Red Wings, Sports

What’s championship blood? It’s not just the winning experience, or banner after banner hanging downtown. It’s a story of 22 years, of 87 years, of 11 championship years, all of which are used to maximum value.

Evenly-matched Red Wings game could go either way

By Gordie Fall on May 10, 2013 posts, Red Wings, Sports

For what could be the last time, the Detroit Red Wings are playing at home tonight. Wednesday’s Game 5 ended in defeat, putting the Red Wings in a 3-2 hole within a best-of-seven series. Detroit’s season continues with a win tonight, and ends with a loss. In one sense, it’s as simple as that. In […]