Friday, November 20, 2009
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Detroit City Hall Insider
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Living in the D
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New way to fund parks
Bills in the state Legislature would scrap entrance fees to state parks in favor of a voluntary $10 add-on to your annual vehicle registration charge. Do you like this idea?
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A Detroit News journal of city neighborhoods, starting with Dobel Street in east Detroit, near McNichols and Van Dyke.
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Outsiders' views of Detroit
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Michigan
- Calif. launches probe into scam targeting churches - 04:36 PM
- Big chill: Man accused of illegal refrigerant sale - 04:13 PM
- Economists: Mich. will keep losing jobs in 2010 - 01:21 PM
- Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier - 11:35 AM
- Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010 - 03:51 PM
Asian carp may have breached Great Lakes barrier
Federal officials say DNA evidence shows the aggressive Asian carp may have breached the electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes. - 11/20/2009
Wayne Co. brings H1N1 vaccinations to preschoolers
Wayne County began mobilizing its H1N1 vaccination efforts by creating a makeshift traveling doctor's office to administer shots today to several hundred preschoolers. - 11/20/2009
U-M economists see no job growth in Michigan until 2011
Economists at the University of Michigan say that by the time the state's downturn ends, Michigan will have lost nearly 1 million jobs since 2000. - 11/20/2009
Strip club proposal to land in lap of new Detroit council
The City Council delivered an early holiday present to strippers today, taking no action on proposed rules to require them to wear pasties and keep their distance from patrons. - 11/20/2009
Sheriff's department to help in Bloomfield Twp. Taser case
Detectives and accident experts with the Oakland County Sheriff's department are investigating today the police pursuit of a driver in Oakland County who was Tasered by officers and later died. - 11/20/2009
Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told a crowd of law enforcement and community and Muslim leaders Thursday that the Justice Department "is again open for business." - 11/20/2009
Handyman testifies against boss in blaze that killed firefighter
Detroit --The man accused of paying a handyman $20 to torch a house in a bungled insurance scam that ended in the death of a city firefighter will stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Thursday. - 11/20/2009
Coach pleads guilty to child porn charges
A former Grosse Pointe South hockey coach faces at least 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to child pornography charges. - 11/20/2009
Ex-Cobo chief gets stiffer sentence
Detroit -- A judge on Thursday sentenced a former director of Cobo Center to 14 months in prison for his role in a City Hall bribery scandal, ignoring pleas from federal prosecutors for greater leniency. - 11/20/2009
Teens to face trial in death of Eastpointe carjack victim
Hanging out inside a burned-out drug house in Detroit one night in August, Fredrick Singletone knew something wasn't right about the "clean and quiet" young man sitting on the couch. - 11/20/2009
Drivers ignore construction zones
High speeds put Metro Detroit road workers in danger
Thousands of Metro Detroit motorists driving through construction zones are reaching speeds on average of more than 20 mph above posted limits, endangering workers and themselves. - 11/20/2009
Bing talks jobs with mayors of Dearborn, Southfield
Dearborn --The mayors of Detroit, Southfield and Dearborn today said they're working hard to attract new industries and development, and improve education, despite the economy. - 11/20/2009
Comfort, answers elusive in teen's slaying
When the life of a teen whom police said was fatally shot by his father is remembered in a funeral Monday at Second Ebenezer Church, there will be two prevailing themes: healing and finding strength in tragedy. - 11/20/2009
Detroit OKs $250M bond to dig from cash hole
Detroit --The City Council on Friday approved selling $250 million in bonds to help pay down the city's $300 million deficit, despite some concerns that it is a temporary fix. - 11/20/2009
Milford arts venue plan opposed
An old stone church, built in 1903, is sparking controversy in this Oakland County village. Residents of more than 100 homes in a quiet neighborhood are opposed to a proposal that calls for a cultural arts center to be placed in the former St. Mary's Church. - 11/20/2009
More reports
- DPS will ask court to make witnesses testify - 11/20/2009
- MSU gets federal funding to help study wind speeds - 11/20/2009
- Tom Greenwood: Ease stress of holiday traveling - 11/20/2009
- West Michigan native's star rising in 'Twilight' - 11/20/2009
- Motown celebrates 50 years with hometown gala - 11/20/2009
- Amber Alert canceled for Dearborn Heights baby - 11/20/2009
- Salvation Army marches into Campus Martius for holiday fun tonight - 11/20/2009
- Police to investigate death of man who was Tasered - 11/20/2009
- Warren man facing new charges in 2007 drunken-driving case - 11/20/2009
- Wayne briefs - 11/20/2009
- Oakland briefs - 11/20/2009
- Macomb briefs - 11/20/2009
- Livingston briefs - 11/20/2009
- Court reinstates case against ex-MSU football player - 11/20/2009
- Teens ordered to stand trial in fatal carjacking - 11/19/2009
- Man accused of paying for fatal arson to be tried - 11/19/2009
- Ex-Cobo Center director gets 14 months - 11/19/2009
- Ex-Ford worker accused of stealing $32M in trade secrets - 11/19/2009
- Family, Highland Park torn apart in son's slaying - 11/19/2009
- Winning Silverdome bidder still hopes to finalize deal - 11/19/2009
- Hockey coach pleads guilty in child porn case - 11/19/2009
- FBI is probing Kilpatrick finances - 11/19/2009
- Silverdome's fate on hold - 11/19/2009
- Macomb effort urges public to report drunken drivers - 11/19/2009
- Ex-Kilpatrick lawyer: Stefani didn't disclose texts given to reporter - 11/19/2009
- DPS to file lawsuit for witness testimony in real estate probe - 11/19/2009
- Funeral Monday for Highland Park teen allegedly shot by father - 11/19/2009
- Laura Berman: Enhance beauty at a discount - 11/19/2009
- Paper Chase: Discovery of fat gene in mice may help humans - 11/19/2009
- Detroit group seeks return of para-transit firm - 11/19/2009
Behind the grim headlines are the people of Michigan, whose courage, resilience and humor are carrying them through the worst economic times in at least a quarter century. These are their stories. 
