Detroit EM official resigns after making racist comments
If the EM, who is black, was offended, he didn’t say so. Instead, he applauded Bonsall for his work.
Napoleon waffles on support of EM as he trails in polls
The mayoral candidate said Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr wants to “slit throats” of Detroiters.
No, Detroit’s EM didn’t shut off power to flex muscle
Conspiracy theories about Detroit’s emergency manager continue to circulate, but they’re rarely true.
DIA artwork for sale? Auction house to appraise value
Much of the work has been gifted over the years by local families.
Muckraker Alert: Road to bankruptcy paved in secrets, lies
When the smoke cleared, the politicians behind the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history were caught with their pants down.
Unruly Detroiters shut down city council meeting with threats, songs of defiance
Police removed one resident who urged Detroiters to “attack” city council. Later, the audience broke out in protest songs, forcing a postponement.
5 daunting challenges that may surprise Detroit’s new emergency manager
Detroit’s new emergency manager will face some enormous obstacles.
Attorney: Emergency manager in Detroit could violate sunshine laws, allow for backroom deals
Sunshine law that requires a transparent government likely will be ignored by the state.
Exclusive: Gov. Snyder plans to appoint emergency manager over Detroit after little progress
State officials have been meeting privately with city leaders over the past month to discuss the future under a state financial takeover.