Mayor Bing curiously quiet about re-election bid; 7 likely contenders so far
In just six months, Detroiters will select the top two mayoral candidates during the nonpartisan primary.
Aerial view: Demolition levels 10-block area of east side, clears way for progress
Crews recently wiped out a 10-block area that included decaying buildings, thick overgrowth and discarded tires and needles.
New low for Kilpatrick defense team: Lawyer shoves Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter, challenges him to fight
“You wanna go right now?” the lawyer asked, pointing his finger at the much-taller, unfazed reporter. “You wanna challenge me? You piece of garbage.”
Demolition of 10-block area on Detroit’s east side was teeming with dope, prostitutes, homeless
The cost to demolish six houses, level trees, till the land and clean up discarded tires and trash: just $200,000.
Read entire text of Mayor Dave Bing’s State of the City address
Don’t miss a word of Mayor Bing’s speech.
Video: Mayor Bing to reveal details behind mysterious east-side project tonight?
Explore the mysterious project that leveled 12 blocks on the city’s east side.
Gov. Snyder closer to selecting emergency manager to appoint over Detroit
Snyder reportedly is waiting to hear back from the unidentified candidate this week on whether he or she will take the job.
Fire races through house packed with 9 people, injuring at least 4 on Detroit’s east side
It’s a nightmare scenario: Firefighters arrive to a blaze to find the home stuffed with people and smoke.
Suburban woman found dead in bullet-riddled SUV on I-75 in Detroit, closing freeway
The victim was 32-year-old Jennifer Ann Scavone of Sterling Heights, police said today.
Say what?! Conservative Republican champions legalization of medical pot dispensaries
Callton is scrambling to introduce legislation that would legalize dispensaries because many patients don’t have access to pot.