Another head rolls as Detroit Fire Department undergoes long-awaited changes
Less than a month after Mayor Duggan fired the head of the Detroit Fire Department, another top official is gone.
College degrees often not enough to find jobs, security back in metro Detroit
“There’s a lot of smart people around here but the economy isn’t doing too well,” a recent college graduate from Grosse Pointe Woods said.
Detroit Bikes suspends production, but keeps hope alive
Detroit Bikes produced a retro-inspired commuter bike that retails for just $550.
Thousands expected to apply for 90 Detroit firefighter openings
People are lining up for one of the most grueling, dangerous jobs in the city.
Faces of Fast Food: Getting by on $7.40 an hour in Detroit
In a city like Detroit, where unemployment is rampant, fast food is anything but a temporary job.
Hiring of 100 Detroit firefighters stalled by outsourcing plan
Moving fire training to Livonia also is expected to make it more difficult for Detroiters to participate.
New Mayor Must End City’s Legacy of Bad Leadership
If Detroit is consistent about anything, it’s the city’s failure to find good leadership. From the segregationist mayors and city councils of the first half of the 20th century to the ineffective leaders of today, Detroit is a stark example of a city damaged by its own leadership. So as the 2013 mayoral election nears […]
Detroit Consent Agreement May Violate State Constitution
By Editorial Columnist Greg Murray On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, I appeared before the Detroit City Council to share my belief that the so-called “consent” agreement between the state and Detroit actually violates the Headlee Amendment. It is my position that the “consent” agreement included unconditional terms Detroit had no choice but to acquiesce to. One […]