Councilman Kenyatta says Detroit must amend city charter
City Councilman Kwame Kenyatta said he wants to change the City Charter so it more clearly addresses the removal of the city's mayor. - 11:42 am
Sunday, September 7, 2008
State Dems nominate slate, razz GOP
With a pivotal presidential race entering the stretch run, Michigan Democrats gathered for their annual convention Saturday and dished out equal parts of praise for their nominee Barack Obama and scorn for Republican John McCain. - 09/07/2008
Obama to visit Farmington Hills Monday
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will visit North Farmington Hills High School on Monday. - 09/07/2008
Visitors get a look at airport's new North Terminal
ROMULUS -- The Detroit Metropolitan Airport held an open house for the new North Terminal on Saturday afternoon, giving attendees the chance to win gas cards and travel vouchers. - 09/06/2008
Greenfield Village hosts Model T show
DEARBORN -- About 100 Model T cars were displayed Saturday at Greenfield Village as part of an annual antique car show. - 09/06/2008
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- Mich. Legislature appears close on energy plan - 01:03 PM
- Obama campaigns Monday in Flint, Farmington Hills - 11:30 AM
- Auto industry to press Congress for $50B in loans - 11:35 AM
- Soldier from Weidman to be buried at Arlington - 08:27 PM
- Researchers probe death of Shiawassee mussels - 10:15 AM
- Cockrel prepares for transfer of power
- Cockrel and Kilpatrick talk; unions lobby Cockrel
- 2 accused of taking 3 tons of steel from U-M
- Council to consider special mayoral election
Sheila Cockrel called to testify
Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel says she is scheduled to testify Wednesday before a grand jury investigating allegations of City Hall corruption, which could include the city's $47 million Synagro... - 6:47 pm
- Reformers target high cost of textbooks
- EMU offers returning vets free counseling
- Students get back to school
- Student of the week: Makayla Marshall
DPS audit delay may risk funding
DETROIT -- Indecision on the selection of an auditing firm could cause Detroit Public Schools to miss a key filing deadline for receipt of state funds, which could force the state to withhold payments in December, district officials said Thursday. - 1:00 am
- FBI's civil rights initiative: no trials yet
- State: Dillon recall attempt on ballot
- Administration takes over at Fannie, Freddie
- Governor posts up for grabs in 11 states
Michigan gets first look at GOP team
John McCain and Sarah Palin brought their newly minted Republican presidential ticket to the home of the Reagan Democrats on Friday, drawing a huge crowd eager to hear from the war hero and the hockey mom. - 6:02 pm
- Utility pole fire shuts southbound Haggerty in Canton Township
- Tom Greenwood: Road will close at Troy hospital
- 'Can't happen to me,' teen drivers believe
- Tom Greenwood: Zilwaukee span work extended
Closed stretch of I-96 near Ambassador Bridge reopens early
There's good news for Metro Detroit motorists. - 1:20 pm
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Obituaries
- Remembering a pioneer: Dr. Charles Whitten - 09/05/2008
- Gerald K. Smith, Detroit: YouthVille leader fought for kids' dreams - 09/03/2008
- William A. 'Bill' McGill, Detroit: Teacher aided black college fund - 08/29/2008
Victoria Levin succumbs to breast cancer
Victoria S. Levin, wife of U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, died of breast cancer on Thursday, surrounded by family at Georgetown University Hospital, in Washington, D.C. She was 74. - 09/05/2008
