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Retirement Gala Tribute Honoring JoAnn Watson (Video)
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 during the “Retirement Gala Tribute Honoring JoAnn Watson” for a Decade of Service on the Detroit City Council with Dr. Julianne Malveaux as Mistress of Ceremonies and...
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‘Duggan names cabinet’
DETROIT — Mayor-elect Mike Duggan has named his cabinet, according to a Fox 2 news report. Reportedly, Lisa Howze will serve as chief of staff; Ike McKinnon, deputy mayor; Butch Hollowell, corporate...
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24-HOUR MAJOR CRIME SUMMARY REPORT
NOTE: The following summaries are allegations of incidents that have been reported and are under investigation. 2nd Precinct CIRCUMSTANCES: At approximately 9:00 p.m., Dec. 10, the victims (female, 21...
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Franklin-Wright Settlements 132nd Anniversary Celebration
[caption id="attachment_9366" align="aligncenter" width="615"] FRONT (L-R): Monique Marks, president and CEO Franklin Wright Settlements, Delores Dumas, D-Allunde Dumas and Dr. Bertram Marks; BACK...
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Transforming Detroit involves everyone
By Sandra Turner-Handy Special to the Michigan Citizen Another year has passed and my city continues to suffer. Several notable successes, however, buoy my spirit and give me hope for the future. ! The...
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24-HOUR MAJOR CRIME SUMMARY REPORT
NOTE: The following summaries are allegations of incidents that have been reported and are under investigation. 1st Precinct CIRCUMSTANCES: On Dec. 18, in the 2900 block of Grand River, at...
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Detroit Police launch crime mapping website
[caption id="attachment_9483" align="alignleft" width="300"] COURTESY IMAGE[/caption] DETROIT — The Detroit Police Department has launched CrimeMapping.com. The website is an advanced mapping engine...
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Remembering Coleman Young 40 years later
[caption id="attachment_9493" align="alignleft" width="300"] Coleman Young’s first mayoral election, Nov.1973COURTESY PHOTO[/caption] On January 1, Mike Duggan was sworn in as the white mayor of the...
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Council chooses new leadership
By Donald Barnes Special to the Michigan Citizen [caption id="attachment_9528" align="alignleft" width="150"] Brenda Jones[/caption] DETROIT – Brenda Jones will serve as president of the Detroit City...
View ArticleDPW, MDOT to hold public hearing on M-1 Rail
DETROIT — The city of Detroit Department of Public Works and the Michigan Department of Transportation will host a public hearing Jan. 22 about their respective operating license agreements for the M-1...
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INVESTITURE DAY
[caption id="attachment_9555" align="aligncenter" width="615"] FACEBOOK PHOTO[/caption] (Left to Right) Detroiters Ernest Johnson, Minister Malik Shabazz of the Marcus Garvey Movement/New Black Panther...
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SO COLD IN THE D
[caption id="attachment_9559" align="aligncenter" width="615"] RALPH JONES PHOTO[/caption] The coldest temperatures in years — dropping to 15 degrees below zero with windchills of minus 35 — have hit...
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24-HOUR MAJOR CRIME SUMMARY REPORT
NOTE: The following summaries are allegations of incidents that have been reported and are under investigation. 2nd Precinct CIRCUMSTANCES: On Jan. 1, at approximately 12:10 a.m. in the 1160 block of...
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WCCCD students can use WSU credits for associate degree
[caption id="attachment_9577" align="alignleft" width="300"] WCCCD studentsWCCCD PHOTO[/caption] DETROIT — A new agreement between Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) and Wayne State...
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MAJOR CRIME SUMMARY REPORT
NOTE: The following summaries are allegations of incidents that have been reported and are under investigation. 2nd Precinct CIRCUMSTANCES: On Jan. 10, at approximately 5:50 a.m., in the Grand...
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Homeless men get keys to first apartment
[caption id="attachment_9686" align="alignleft" width="224"] (L-R) Travis Williams, Jennifer Jones, Marcus Kelly and Michael Berry all received keys to a new apartment in Highland Park.[/caption]...
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DUDLEY RANDALL 100th!
[caption id="attachment_9834" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Clockwise from top left: Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, Albert M. Ward, Deonte Osayande, Dr. Naomi Long Madgett Dr. Gloria House, Lori E....
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VIDEO: ‘Gentrification: The Untold story of Detroit’
DETROIT — The Young Educators Alliance youth present a documentary short on gentrification in Detroit. They capture the true story of the connection between land and community members.
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Charges dismissed against Jones Day protestors
By T. Kelly The Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Judge Kenneth King of 36th District Court in Detroit dismissed all charges “without prejudice,” against Elena Herrada and Bill Wylie-Kellermann, Jan. 27. The...
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Jackson resigns
[caption id="attachment_9902" align="alignleft" width="240"] George Jackson resigned post as CEO of DEGC, Jan. 30.COURTESY PHOTO[/caption] DETROIT — George Jackson resigned from the Detroit Economic...
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