Detroit News

Teachers Set To Sue DPS Over Tenure Policy

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.25.2012

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The Detroit Federation of Teachers announced Friday morning that the union is preparing a "monumental" lawsuit against Detroit Public Schools that cou...

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Fight The 'Summer Slump'

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.24.2012

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Bored Detroit youth should have an easier time finding something to do this summer thanks to a new initiative launched Thursday morning. The Detroit S...

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Documentary Explores The Untold Story Of Electronic Music's Female DJs

HuffingtonPost.com | David Sands | Posted 05.24.2012

Last year, DJ Jenny Lafemme was gearing up for the annual "Girls Gone Vinyl" after-party at Detroit's Movement electronic music festival when she had ...

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Appeals Court Okays Closed Meetings For Financial Review Boards

Posted 05.22.2012

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The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that Detroit and Flint's state-appointed financial review teams were not subject to the state's Open Meetings ...

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New Jobs At GM's Detroit-Hamtramck Plant Latest Sign Of Auto Industry Rebound

Posted 05.18.2012

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In the latest sign of the resurgence of the Detroit auto industry, General Motors is increasing the workforce at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant ...

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Homeless Numbers Drop In Michigan

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.18.2012

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Homelessness is decreasing in Michigan, according to a new report released by a public-private coalition dedicated to helping homeless people find hou...

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The 'Idea Man' Gives Fans An Indie Look At Motor City Comic Con

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.16.2012

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Michael Marcus is an idea man. The publisher and game designer is responsible for the "Hamtramck Idea Men" line of comic books and tabletop games....

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Police Shoot 72-year-old Man

Posted 05.15.2012

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Detroit Police officers shot an elderly man three times Monday night on Detroit's west side, after he charged at them with a knife, they allege. Of...

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'Detroit Red' Gets His Day

Posted 05.14.2012

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The legacy of influential Civil Rights leader Malcolm X -- once known by the nickname "Detroit Red" -- has both shaped and been shaped by the city of ...

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Detroit Will Celebrate Bike To Work Week With Friday Campus Martius Meet Up

Posted 05.14.2012

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Fresh air, exercise and a chance save a few bucks on gasoline are just a few of the reasons people choose to ride bicycles to work. And this week is a...

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Charismata Offers Homeless Mothers A Chance To Get On Their Feet

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.13.2012

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Michelle Henry is a mother who has made it her mission to help other mothers. In addition to raising six children of her own, she has for the last...

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Southwest Detroit Elementary School Gets Last-Minute Pardon

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.10.2012

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Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts announced Maybury Elementary, a southwest Detroit K-3 bilingual school that had been scheduled fo...

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Detroit City Council Ponders Police Millage Proposal

HuffingtonPost.com | David Sands | Posted 05.10.2012

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Claiming that Detroit is facing a public safety emergency, representatives from the Board of Police Commissioners urged Detroit City Council Thursday ...

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Mothers Day Activities Abound At Michigan Metroparks

Posted 05.09.2012

Looking for something a little more outdoorsy to do on Mother's Day? If your mom isn't the type to want spa pampering on Mother's Day, Michigan Metrop...

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State Senator Faces Crowded Field In U.S. House Race

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.08.2012

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State Sen. Bert Johnson became the first candidate to officially file in the race for Michigan's newly redrawn 13th U.S. congressional district last w...

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Attorney General Asked To Intervene In Detroit Again

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.07.2012

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Concerns about Michigan's emergency managers and potential voter suppression efforts compelled State Sen. Bert Johnson to send a letter to U.S. Attorn...

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Matrix Theatre Goes For Atom-Splitting Laughs With New Comedy

HuffingtonPost.com | David Sands | Posted 05.07.2012

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Detroit's Matrix Theatre Company takes a fierce comedic swipe at the dangers of nuclear power and science gone amok in their new production "Raven's S...

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Would You Like Some Punk Rock With That Mariachi?

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.07.2012

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Pancho Villa's Skull is right here in Michigan. No, it's not the missing bones of the Mexican Revolution general, but the stage name of Tino Ybarra, a...

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Suburban Leaders and Media Must Help Detroit Overcome the Racial Divide

John K. Bennett | Posted 05.04.2012

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For progress to be made all, not just Detroiters, will have to be full participants in starting a new conversation. Unfortunately there are so many who have made a living playing the race card. They win but we all lose.

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Protesters Not Pleased With DTE

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 05.03.2012

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A coalition of dozens of nonprofit groups and people participating in the 99 Percent Spring campaign rallied in front of DTE Energy's shareholders mee...

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Health Of Detroit Infants, Mothers Improving

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 04.30.2012

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A report released Monday by the Michigan League For Human Services has some good news for Detroit's expectant parents and new babies, but finds there'...

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Detroit Bike Buff Shares Story Of Scorchers, Paved Roads, Detroit Wheelmen

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 04.28.2012

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Although it may be difficult to believe, bicycles were once nearly as popular as cars in Detroit. In fact, they helped pave a path that allowed the au...

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Do Expressionists Make Strange Bedfellows?

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 04.27.2012

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Ménage is a French word that means household, but in the context of a new art show called "Ménage à Detroit," it might be better interpreted as int...

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Critical Mass Bike Ride Reinvents Motown's Notion Of Traffic

HuffingtonPost.com | David Sands | Posted 04.27.2012

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They meet up the last Friday of every month on the corner of Trumbull and Warren in Detroit -- mostly cyclists, but sometimes skateboarders, rollerbla...

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Hair Wars! This Year A Touch Of Pink With Over-The-Top 'Dos

The Huffington Post | David Sands | Posted 04.26.2012

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Hair Wars, the extravaganza of hair entertainment that helped make famous stylists like Weaven' Steven and Teddie the Braid Artist, is coming this Sun...

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