Sunday, November 08, 2009
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Detroit City Hall Insider
Joel Kurth: The Zelig of Detroit politics, Jonathan Kinloch, may have lost with voters this week in his bid to … Continued
Living in the D
Diana McNary: When my car kicked the bucket in April I was bummed at first, then I became intrigued with the … Continued
Neal Rubin's Blog
Neal Rubin: Some people are appalled by this and some are amused. But however you feel about a bunch of guys … Continued
CyberSurvey
Spend or save?
Should the Legislature use all of its federal stimulus money this year to restore state education funding, which would leave no stimulus money for next year's budget?
Tough love
Would you call the police if you found drugs in your child's possession?
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Going home
A Detroit News journal of city neighborhoods, starting with Dobel Street in east Detroit, near McNichols and Van Dyke.
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Michigan
- Cada, 21, looks to become youngest WSOP champion - 05:55 PM
- Report: Detroit police removed 30 tapes from probe - 05:28 PM
- Mich. St. wants to build off blowout of W. Mich. - 02:16 PM
- Calvin students help revive Panama island's bakery - 09:00 AM
- Mich. seeks $290M for neighborhood revitalization - 09:00 AM
Once an autumn tradition, leaf-burning now under fire
It used to be a regular part of fall weekends all over Michigan: a yard full of leaves raked into a pile and burned, creating that distinctive smell that became an integral part of the season. - 11/08/2009
Michigan Democrats help health care bill squeak through House
Michigan's 15 House members split along party lines Saturday night on a health care bill vote that Rep. John Dingell said "will earn the respect and appreciation of Americans for generations to come." - 11/08/2009
Michigan seeks $290M for neighborhood revitalization
Lansing -- The state has applied for $290 million in federal money to help tear down blighted buildings and revitalize neighborhoods in 12 cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint. - 11/08/2009
Atlanta church choir voted best in nation
Detroit -- The Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir was voted "Best Church Choir in America" Saturday evening at the "How Sweet The Sound" choir competition at Joe Louis Arena. - 11/08/2009
Volunteers plant trees along Jefferson Avenue
Detroit -- Armed with shovels, rakes and pick axes, about 100 volunteers on Saturday made good on a pledge from a Grosse Pointe family to spruce up Jefferson Avenue. - 11/07/2009
Hundreds line Woodward for Veterans Day parade
Detroit -- Several hundred people came out Saturday for an early celebration of Veterans Day as a parade snaked down Woodward Avenue. - 11/07/2009
Warren woman, 52, dies after being hit by SUV
Warren -- A 52-year-old woman died late Friday after she was struck by an SUV traveling west on Eight Mile near Groesbeck, Warren police said. - 11/07/2009
Detroit health care forum to include H1N1 shots
Detroit -- Second Ebenezer Church and Molina Healthcare of Michigan are sponsoring a free forum on national health care reform Saturday that includes H1N1 flu vaccinations. - 11/07/2009
Oakland County Dems to rally over health care
Royal Oak -- Members of the Oakland County Democratic Party are to stage a health care rally Saturday as debate over President Obama's overhaul of the nation's health care system was debated in Congress. - 11/07/2009
Teen killed near Joe Louis Arena was hiding under bus, police say
Detroit -- Police believe a 19-year-old Michigan State University student who was dragged by a tour bus Thursday night was hiding underneath it when the vehicle drove down Washington Boulevard. - 11/07/2009
Man injured by pumpkin-throwers 'glad to be alive'
Plymouth Township --A 50-year-old Hamburg Township man, injured on his way from work Friday after someone threw pumpkins from an M-14 overpass, said he holds no ill will toward whoever hurtled the ghoulish gourds. - 11/07/2009
A Christian answers a Muslim's prayers
Family hopes to change view of organ donations
Raeda Charara Haidar will never forget how her teenage son dropped 80 pounds in just a month weeks because of his failing kidneys. After doctors told her he would need a kidney transplant, Haidar prayed a miracle would happen for her young son. - 11/07/2009
Judge to decide if Orlewicz gets a new trial
Detroit -- A judge will decide before the end of the month whether to grant a new trial to a Plymouth Township teen convicted of stabbing and beheading an acquaintance. - 11/07/2009
Macomb County Sheriff: Fatal inmate shooting was justified
Mount Clemens -- Police on Friday defended the use of lethal force against a Macomb County Jail inmate killed at a hospital Thursday after the man's family raised questions about the incident. - 11/07/2009
Man admits to Owosso killings
Owosso -- A man charged with killing an abortion protester and a business owner told police he had guns loaded in his truck when he took two nieces and a friend to school just before the shooting spree, according to documents unsealed Friday. - 11/07/2009
More reports
- Islamic community voices outrage over mass killings - 11/07/2009
- Second Michigan child dies of swine flu - 11/07/2009
- Audit: Some MDOT bridge checks fall short - 11/07/2009
- Wayne briefs - 11/07/2009
- Oakland briefs - 11/07/2009
- Macomb briefs - 11/07/2009
- Livingston briefs - 11/07/2009
- Michigan delegation debates health care bill on House floor - 11/07/2009
- Judge weighing re-trial for teen convicted in 'thrill kill' - 11/06/2009
- MSU student dies after being dragged by vehicle - 11/06/2009
- Local imams want investigation into Abdullah shooting - 11/06/2009
- Cops: Suspect drove kids to school with loaded guns in truck before Owosso shooting - 11/06/2009
- Oakland fights killer's parole - 11/06/2009
- Second man charged in fatal Detroit arson - 11/06/2009
- Police: Detroit girl, 3, fatally abused in South Carolina - 11/06/2009
- Michiganians clamor for swine flu vaccine - 11/06/2009
- MSU students' stunt baffles police - 11/06/2009
- Tom Greenwood: Michigan license plates take shape at Adrian prison - 11/06/2009
- Local, national Muslim leaders condemn Fort Hood violence - 11/06/2009
- Canton police looking for suspect who stole credit cards - 11/06/2009
- Ex-Lion Rogers back in Sobriety Court - 11/06/2009
- Dearborn physical therapist has license suspended - 11/06/2009
- Film on invasive species premieres in Grand Rapids - 11/06/2009
- Judge allows Blackwell to travel to Canada - 11/06/2009
- 2 Canadians linked to slain Detroit imam granted bail - 11/06/2009
- Wayne briefs - 11/06/2009
- Oakland briefs - 11/06/2009
- Life sentence set for Bloomfield Twp. man in slaying - 11/06/2009
- Macomb briefs - 11/06/2009
- Warren police officer suffers cuts to head - 11/06/2009
Behind the grim headlines are the people of Michigan, whose courage, resilience and humor are carrying them through the worst economic times in at least a quarter century. These are their stories. 
