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2 decades later: What’s happening at the Perfecting Church property in Detroit?
Read full article: 2 decades later: What’s happening at the Perfecting Church property in Detroit?There were promises of a $60 million development with a big church that included condos and parking. But 20 years later, little has changed on the Perfecting Church property in Detroit.
Detroit officials call on city to permanently ban company operating along Detroit River
Read full article: Detroit officials call on city to permanently ban company operating along Detroit RiverCity officials are calling for Detroit to permanently ban Detroit Bulk Storage Inc. from operating anywhere along the Detroit River.
Conrad Mallett Jr. -- former chief justice discusses life, legacy
Read full article: Conrad Mallett Jr. -- former chief justice discusses life, legacyDETROIT – Conrad Mallett Jr. said it wasn’t enough for him to be the first Black chief justice. What mattered most was how he performed in the job once he had it. Watch the interview above. More: Black History Month stories
‘Detroit Will Breathe’ meets with Detroit mayor, chief of police to discuss protesters list of demands
Read full article: ‘Detroit Will Breathe’ meets with Detroit mayor, chief of police to discuss protesters list of demandsDETROIT – Protest organizers met with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and police chief James Craig on Tuesday to present them with their list of demands. The protest group has marched in the city for the last 11 days. Tristan Taylor is an organizer of the group “Detroit Will Breathe." They had a closed doors meeting with Duggan and Craig where they shared their list of 24 demands. READ: Detroit protest leaders list 11 demands ahead of meeting with mayor, police chief
Detroit mayor taps former hospital president and Michigan Supreme Court chief justice Conrad Mallett to be deputy mayor
Read full article: Detroit mayor taps former hospital president and Michigan Supreme Court chief justice Conrad Mallett to be deputy mayorDETROIT Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Friday the appointment of Conrad Mallett, as deputy mayor. Prior to that, Mallett spent eight years as a member of the Michigan Supreme Court, his last two years as its Chief Justice. We are very fortunate to convince him to return to public service.Detroit Police Chief James Craig to remain deputy mayor for public safetyWhile Malletts title will be Deputy Mayor for his portfolio, Police Chief James Craig will continue to serve as Deputy Mayor for public safety, with no additional compensation. It is not uncommon to have more than one deputy mayor. From 2014-16, Carol OCleireacain served as Deputy Mayor for the Economic Policy while Ike McKinnon served as the citys administrative and chartered deputy mayor.