Rick SNYDER“The underlying key to success...is to change our culture.”
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Charter proposal for Detroit schools disputed »
The president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers said Tuesday that savings would come at the expense of teachers who would lose state pensions under the deal.
New-home construction plunges in February »
Builders broke ground last month on the fewest homes in nearly two years and cut their requests for permits to start new projects to a five-decade low. The decline in construction activity is the latest evidence that the housing industry is years away from a recovery.
MSU hosts invasive species tournament »
East Lansing— Michigan State University wants to get in on the madness of March, putting together its own tournament of sorts.
Chrysler sues Pure Detroit for selling ‘Imported from Detroit’ merchandise »
Chrysler has sued the owners of Pure Detroit for violating the automaker’s trademarked “Imported from Detroit” tag line by using it on a variety of apparel sold through their shops.
Gunman surrenders in standoff that closed Metro Parkway in Sterling Heights »
No one was injured when a gunman barricaded himself inside his Sterling Heights home overnight, then surrendered to police at 7 a.m. today.
Police: Store owner shot, killed in hair extensions robbery »
Two men and a woman shot and killed the owner of a Dearborn beauty supply store and stole bags of 80 human hair extensions, police said.
Center lets University of Michigan celebrate Detroit ties »
Growing up in Novi, Caitlin Kozak came to Detroit for what she calls “touristy” reasons — Tigers games and other events — and wasn’t familiar with the city beyond that. But that’s changing now that the University of Michigan junior is spending the semester in Detroit, taking classes and volunteering with community groups for U-M course credits.
Couple sought after robbery, fatal shooting »
Police are looking for two men and a woman, accused of shooting and killing the owner of a beauty supply store on Schaefer and stealing bags of human hair extensions.
Romulus police targeted in raids »
In coordinated predawn raids, investigators swept into the Romulus police station, the police chief’s home and his wife’s tanning salon Tuesday as part of a probe focused on the department’s special investigative unit. Investigators were seeking computerized police records and other materials, officials said.
Is it legal for Detroit to use bond money to raze Ford Auditorium? »
Plans to raze Ford Auditorium in downtown Detroit hit yet another snag Tuesday after doubts emerged about the city’s ability to use bonds to finance demolition. Councilwoman JoAnn Watson and other city officials said state law prohibits municipalities from using general obligation bonds to finance demolition of a building if there are no plans to replace it.
