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  1. Residents strive to revive Westland’s historic Norwayne neighborhood

    Norwayne boasts a proud history that began when it was built seven decades ago to house thousands of people who worked at the nearby Willow Run and other armament factories during World War II.

  2. Mukherjee brings her passion for public transit to Detroit

    From the Rosa Parks Transit Center to the ongoing process to bring rapid bus transit up Woodward, Sharmila Mukherjee has played a crucial role in nearly all transportation projects in Michigan during the last decade.

  3. Tesla CEO sets affordability as his electric-car goal

    With the early repayment last week of Tesla's federal loan, Elon Musk is free to run the electric-car maker for the benefit of himself and other shareholders.

    • May. 26, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Jackson MMA fighter got his start during prison

    It didn't take Brandon Sandford long to fall in love with mixed martial arts, and their relationship has been mutually beneficial. The 26-year-old Jackson resident has fought 15 bouts, winning 11 of them.

  4. Under present-day microscope, Miguel Cabrera’s feats are momentous

    It is Sunday night, and the time machine whirs — cable TV in an era of make-believe. The run-around-on-the-field reporter stuffs a microphone into the slugger’s round face and asks a simple question. “Ugh,” says the slugger. “They pitch ’em and I hit ’em.”

  5. Editorial: U.S. tax code needs a serious overhaul

    Two Michigan politicians were in the Washington spotlight last week hosting political investigations into alleged misconduct by one of the federal government's most disliked agencies and one of America's most admired companies.

  6. NBA fans still yearn for dynasties, not parity

    The only “superstar-laden” team is the NBA champion Miami Heat, a squad that finds itself in the midst of a dogfight against the balanced Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, with the series at 1.

  7. Review: Google All Access music service solid, serendipitous

    The song selection of around 18 million tracks is comparable to popular services such as Spotify and Rhapsody, and myriad playlists curated along different genres provide a big playground for music lovers.

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  9. The NLRB's school-door stand

    Early in an opinion issued recently by a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Judge A. Raymond Randolph says:

  10. Letters: Should DIA sell its art?

    Re: Serena Maria Daniels and Christine Ferretti's May 24 report, 'DIA: Detroit cannot sell museum collection': A municipal bankruptcy is a reorganization not a liquidation.

  11. Blackhawks regroup, force Wings to Game 6 on Monday

    Andrew Shaw and Jonathan Toews scored Chicago power-play goals 2:39 apart in the second period breaking a 1-1 tie. Shaw added a late goal for a Blackhawks team that scored two goals the previous three games. Detroit still leads the series, 3-2.

  12. Tigers bats go cold as Twins snap 10-game losing streak

    A day after Anibal Sanchez lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning, Saturday’s game was its polar opposite in terms of drama. The Twins got three runs in the first and that's it, but it held up as the Tigers' four-game winning streak came to an end.

  13. Volunteers distribute flags on graves of war vets in Royal Oak

    Volunteers took time today to honor fallen service members buried at Oakview Cemetery. About 100 volunteers distributed 2,500 flags on the graves of veterans.

  14. Volunteers, lawn mowers hit Detroit parks for marathon cleanup

    The rumbling of lawn mower engines began shortly after 9 a.m. today at O’Shea Playground on the city’s west side, as a group of volunteers prepared to mow the ...

  15. Three stars for Game 5: Blackhawks’ scorers regain firepower

    Early in the series, it was Andrew Shaw who was quickly losing his cool as the Red Wings were taking control of the series. In a crucial Game 5, it was Shaw ...

  16. Man accused of killing his Novi family in 2008 to be arraigned Sunday

    A man suspect of killing his wife and two children nearly five years ago was returned to Michigan today to face charges in the October 2008 deaths.

  17. Thousands experience Movement at Hart Plaza

    Detroit -- Thousands followed the sound of pumping beats Saturday to Hart Plaza for the kickoff of the Detroit Electronic Music Festival.

  18. Let Suh be Suh: Don’t push Lions star into ill-suited leadership role

    I would caution against expecting Suh to be a leader like Vanden Bosch or Williams. I would caution against trying to force Suh into being something he's not. ...

  19. Blackhawks pull out all stops to stay alive in series with Wings

    With the Red Wings within one victory of eliminating the Blackhawks in this Western Conference semifinal series, Chicago had to do something. Of course, the ...

  20. Desperation fuels Chicago’s determination to extend series

    The Blackhawks appeared calm and businesslike between Games 4 and 5, and it showed on the ice. There was no panic, and the Blackhawks pressed and initiated the ...

  21. Livonia’s Torey Krug, Bruins eliminate Rangers; Penguins up next

    Gregory Campbell scored twice and recent call-up Torey Krug, the Michigan native, scored his fourth goal of the series for Boston, which will meet Pittsburgh ...

  22. Ashley Lane comes up big again, sends U-M to College World Series

    In the fifth inning, Lane laced a two-run double and propelled the Wolverines to a 2-1 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette in Game 3 of the Super Regional in Ann ...

  23. Davidson family members in legal battle over foundation

    Billionaire William M. Davidson left an impressive legacy of success and generosity when he died in March 2009 at the age of 86.

  24. Wings' Jimmy Howard accepts big money for starring role without ego

    Afterward, as reporters peppered Jimmy Howard with questions inside the Red Wings’ dressing room, the goaltender deflected them all with ease, too. He talked ...

    • 11:38 PM, May. 24, 2013
    • BUSINESS

    Marinas remake themselves as floating resorts

    Up and down the Detroit River, along Lake St. Clair and other Michigan lakes and waterways, marinas are adding amenities to become more than just boat docks.

  25. Hope College student killed by bus in Western Michigan

    Holland Township — A college student who talked to a newspaper in 2011 about overcoming the suicide of a brother was struck by a bus early Saturday and ...

  26. Alex Avila’s protracted slump creates dilemma for Tigers’ brass

    Replacing a catcher is different from making a staff change at another position. That’s because a catcher works as an extension of a pitcher. It is the biggest ...

  27. Tigers heroes of magical 1968 season honored in pregame ceremony

    The gang was celebrated Saturday at Comerica Park. season that, in its depth of emotion, has never quite been duplicated in this region, not even, perhaps, ...

  28. Openly gay Robbie Rogers unretires, signs to play for L.A. Galaxy

    After coming out and simultaneously retiring in February, the former MLS champion and U.S. national team player planned to devote himself to fashion school and ...

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Sandra Silfven has written about wine for more than 25 years. She's a longtime copy editor at The Detroit News, as well as a former restaurant critic. Her advice to newbies: "If I can figure out this stuff, so can you!"

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