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The Michigan State Capitol redesign that never was
The Michigan Capitol building, in all of its Neoclassical glory, is so emblematic of governance in the state that we were shocked when a scroll down our Twitter timeline revealed a series of...
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Gov. Snyder, Michigan treasurer warn taxes will rise under Trump tax overhaul
Michigan State Treasurer Nick Khouri agrees with Governor Rick Snyder that the tax overhaul signed by President Trump into law last month will raise taxes for Michiganders unless lawmakers act soon to...
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Michigan State Police increase pull overs on Southfield Freeway amid speeding...
On Jan. 2, the Michigan State Police tweeted out a warning to drivers on Southfield Freeway. Urged by complaints about speeding on the freeway, they cautioned freeway users that police would be...
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Sessions opens doors for marijuana crackdown on states with legal pot
Apparently making good on his longstanding threats of a federal marijuana crackdown under the Trump administration, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday that he is rescinding Obama-era...
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There is a rogue cow on the loose in Washtenaw County
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's office has issued a "be on the lookout" alert for a rouge bovine on the loose in the area of Dixboro and Plymouth roads. The report went out at 1:35 p.m. this afternoon....
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Detroit-area groups are seeking donations to help homeless from freezing to...
Given the extreme cold in the Detroit area —by some measures 26 degrees below normal for this time of year— the agencies who help the neediest make it through this time of year are caught somewhat by...
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Putting Detroit’s improving crime picture into context
We can understand that public officials want to put their best foot forward, but even our jaundiced eyebrows raised a bit during a Thursday news conference intended to tout what the Detroit Police...
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It's so cold the Great Lakes are freezing faster than usual
If you haven't been outside lately, don't. Don't do it.…
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Detroit Zoo welcomes Mr. America, a one-winged bald eagle
The Detroit Zoo has a new addition — a one-winged bald eagle named Mr. America. Mr. America, named by the licensed rehabber who initiated his care, arrived from southern Indiana after an injury that...
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The shady dealings of Detroit City Councilmember Gabe Leland
Something stinks. And it's the crap swirling around Detroit City Councilmember Gabe Leland. If you're not up to date, the District 7 representative has been accused of doing at least two sketchy...
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Get a sneak peek at a plan to use wind power to charge phones, irrigate farms...
Next week, one of Detroit’s most unusual artists, technicians, and designers will host a fundraiser for a green energy project that will power everything from urban agriculture to laptops and...
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Detroit's homeless fight to survive the freezing cold
As metro Detroiters opt to stay in their homes with the heat cranked amid a cold snap that has produced temperatures as low as ten degrees below zero, some of the region’s homeless are struggling to...
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What made Hamtramck Mayor Karen Majewski's swearing-in speech so memorable
It's been something of a rough year in Hamtramck, politically speaking. In 2016, the council became majority-Muslim, and international news media descended on the city in search of the sort of...
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Snyder to propose legislation to keep taxes from rising under Trump tax plan
Following concerns that President Donald Trump's tax overhaul will raise taxes for Michigan residents, Gov. Rick Snyder announced on Monday that his office is at work on a legislative fix.“We are...
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These are Michigan's most liberal and conservative state legislators
Inside Michigan Politics released its rankings of Michigan's most liberal and conservative House and Senate state legislators. IMP bases its rankings on 32 litmus test roll call votes in each chamber...
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Detroit lands No. 7 spot on list of cities with worst bed bug infestations
This is one top ten list we don't want to be on. According to data collected by professional bug butchers Orkin, Detroit is No. 7 on a list of the most bed bug-infested cities in America. Orkin toiled...
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Detroit's youngest councilmember sees her star rise
Early this month, Detroit City Councilmember Mary Sheffield, 30, made history for the second time in her relatively short political career when she was elected as the council’s youngest-ever President...
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Gentrification fears in Cass Corridor up ante for Thursday's historic...
The Detroit News has reported that the Claridge apartment building is now vacant and shuttered. The entire first floor of the structure is now boarded up.…
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Drunk to Detroit: Florida man arrested for pissing all over airplane potty
Yikes! On Thursday, Jan. 4, a Florida man was removed from a Detroit-bound flight out of Fort Meyers. The reason?…
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Dogs come together for Ferndale's largest indoor playdate
Puppies are the new kids. They even go to daycare.…
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