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  1. Roger Doppelberger of Lexington, who has a daughter, Maria, 14, retired from the Detroit Water Department after 26.5 years. 'I would have never retired early if I had known my pension was in jeopardy,' he says. (Todd McInturf/The Detroit News)

    Detroit retirees angry, anxious over EM's pension proposals

    • By By Brian J. O’Connor | Detroit News Finance Editor

    Gerald Kent is insulted. William Schultheis is upset. Roger Doppelberger is indignant. And along with 20,000 other city of Detroit retirees, they're worried. When Detroit's emergency manager meets with unions and pension boards today, he'll discuss how the city can cut its costs for retiree health care. But retired city workers fear that the budget ax will bite into their pensions, too.

  1. Joe Louis Arena will scarcely be missed when Red Wings' new arena goes up

    The Red Wings' days at Joe Louis Arena could be numbered. (Max Ortiz/Detroit News)John Niyo: The proposed $650 million project moves forward now after the Downtown Development Authority announced the 'framework' of a deal is in place with the Ilitch family's Olympia Development group.

  2. $2.65B for Metro Detroit highways pending

    I-94 between Connor and Gratiot on Wednesday. A $1.8 billion repair project is planned for the highway. (David Coates/The Detroit News)Metro Detroit is edging closer to seeing the green light for two massive, multi-year road construction projects that are expected to cost $2.65 billion.

  3. When a King dreamed in Detroit

    From left, Alex and Geneva Perryman of Detroit and their daughter, Lavonia Perryman, are seen here at their Detroit home. The Perrymans went to the 1963 March for Freedom in Detroit featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. (Robin Buckson/The Detroit News)50 years ago this week, Martin Luther King Jr. marched on Detroit, giving his first 'I have a dream' speech. We take a look back at a special moment for civil rights, Detroit, and America.

  4. Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

    GandolfiniJames Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's 'The Sopranos' helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.

  1. Tim Hardaway Jr. said he decided to enter the NBA draft when he concluded that another solid season at Michigan wouldn't improve his draft stock. (Steve Perez/The Detroit News)

    Tim Hardaway Jr. is ready to step out on his own

    • By Rod Beard | The Detroit News

    After a Big Ten co-championship, three trips to the NCAA Tournament and a berth in the national championship game, Hardaway has done as much to define who he is.

  1. For Tigers, Red Sox series always huge

    • By Tom Gage | The Detroit News

    Tigers second baseman Omar Infante catches a pop fly by Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy in the second inning Wednesday at Comerica Park. Hardy beat up the Tigers in the series, with five hits, including two home runs in the three-game series. (Elizabeth Conley/ Detroit News)There's a certain buzz when some teams come to town. For instance, a big weekend series at Comerica Park becomes a huge weekend series when it's the Red Sox, as it will be for four games starting Thursday night.

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    Notable sports photos in search of a closer. Any closer.

  1. John Niyo

    Joe Louis Arena will scarcely be missed when Red Wings' new arena goes up

    The proposed $650 million project moves forward now after the Downtown Development Authority announced the 'framework' of a deal is in place with the Ilitch family's Olympia …

  1. Laura Berman

    Even at the end, Duggan full of surprises

    Nothing about Mike Duggan's campaign for mayor was expected. Not the move into Palmer Woods, after an adult lifetime of Livonia living. Not the months of exploratory …

  1. Daniel Howes

    Constitution may not protect Detroit's pensions

    When Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr's team today holds the first of several meetings with Detroit's unions and pensions funds, a single paragraph in the Michigan Constitution …

  1. Lifestyle: In Metro Detroit, all the roads lead to attorney Joumana Kayrouz
  2. Tom Long : Review: 'World War Z' action relentless and repetitive, but occasionally interesting
  3. Doug Guthrie: BMW 135is coupe harkens back to 1968
  4. Nolan Finley: Hard days ahead for city retirees

  1. Even at the end, Duggan full of surprises

    • By Laura Berman
    • Detroit News Columnist
    Mike Duggan (The Detroit News)

    Nothing about Mike Duggan's campaign for mayor was expected. Not the move into Palmer Woods, after an adult lifetime of Livonia living. Not the …

  1. Proposed Red Wings arena would seat 10% fewer fans

    • By Karl Henkel | The Detroit News
    The proposed hockey facility would seat approximately 18,000 fans, roughly 10 percent fewer than the 20,066 at Joe Louis Arena. (Carlos Osorio/AP)

    The proposed Red Wings arena will have fewer seats for fans — another example of professional sports franchises looking to increase bang for the buck.

  1. BMW 135is coupe harkens back to 1968

    • By Doug Guthrie
    • Detroit News Columnist
    BMW 1 Series coupe (BMW photos)

    Just call the 2013 BMW 135is what it is. The last of the classic Bimmers. It is light and nimble, yet also powerful.

  1. Duggan should have pursued appeal

    If Mike Duggan really wanted to be Detroit's next mayor, he should have exhausted his appeals. (Clarence Tabb, Jr./The Detroit News)

    It's too bad. Duggan had a shot at prevailing in his argument that such a narrow reading of the law violates the spirit of the City Charter.

  1. Obama calls for U.S., Russia to cut nukes

    • By Julie Pace | Associated Press
    Chancellor Angela Merkel urged 'due diligence' in evaluating privacy concerns in a news conference with President Obama. (Jewel Samad/Getty Images)

    — Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against '

  1. In Metro Detroit, all the roads lead to attorney Joumana Kayrouz

    • By Neal Rubin |
    A $50 wig and a pair of 99-cent wax lips helped Kayrouz admirer Sarah Stachowicz win a Halloween costume contest. (Amanda Witulski)

    Joumana Kayrouz's face was on a city bus heading south. Joumana Kayrouz's face was on two other buses heading north.

  1. Review: 'World War Z' action relentless and repetitive, but occasionally interesting

    • By Tom Long | Detroit News Film Critic
    • Detroit News Columnist
    Daniella Kertesz and Brad Pitt help try to save mankind in 'World War Z,' which has its fair share of action scenes — and cliches. (Jaap Buitendijk)

    As much fun as the undead are, they can also get a little repetitive. Which is why a sudden tone shift toward the end of 'World War Z' is the best …

  1. Cherry Verbena Soda's taste varies with the types of cherries used. (Alexandra Grablewski)

    Get fizzy with it: Summertime sodas will quench your thirst

    • By | By Kate Lawson | Detroit News Food Writer

    Long before there were smoothie bars, yogurt shops, specialty gourmet ice creams and gelato parlors, there was the soda fountain. I guess I'd …


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