Testimony resuming in Detroit officer's trial
DETROIT (AP) -- A controversial witness is returning to testify in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the death of a 7-year-old girl. Mertilla Jones is the grandmother of Aiyana Stanley-Jones. The trial of Joseph Weekley was halted last week ...
Source: Detroit close to deal with last major creditor
DETROIT — Detroit and its last major holdout creditor are hashing out a settlement that would be a major step ahead for the city as it fights to defend its bankruptcy exit plan in federal court. A deal is close but the city and Financial Guaranty ...
Detroit's Sacred Ground, old Tiger Stadium, up for retail-residential-private development
From the NFGC Facebook page: Our good friend Ken Sikora organized a really cool event at the field today. The Center Line Tigers took on their parents to celebrate the end of their Little League season. Everyone had a great time at The Corner. And thanks ...
Detroit mansion to become drug addiction retreat
DETROIT (AP) — Fisher Mansion in Detroit's Palmer Woods neighborhood is being renovated to become a retreat for drug addicts. Officials with Breathe Life Healing Centers tell the Detroit News (http://bit.ly/1pCZNMF) the 28-room, Tudor Revival-style ...
Detroit Pistons: 5 Takeaways From 2014-15 Media Day
September 30, 2014 12:15 am EDT by Fuad Shalhout The Detroit Pistons held their 2014-15 Media Day and it was full of new faces and optimism. This officially marks the beginning of a new era in Motown. Here are five takeaways from the event. Brandon ...
Detroit police testing gunfire sensing technology
Police are testing the ShotSpotter, pilot program uses sound sensors "strategically" placed throughout the city to detect gunfire and alert police dispatchers.. Police are testing the ShotSpotter, pilot program uses sound sensors "strategically" placed ...
Detroit water shutoffs are a public health emergency
The City of Detroit has drawn international attention by seeking to collect unpaid water bills from thousands of customers, many of whom had fallen behind and owed significant sums. In that action, many low-income people who would qualify for means-tested ...