- Created on 11 June 2013
Duggan off the Ballot!
Reports are in that Wayne County Circuit Judge Lita M. Popke sided with mayoral contender Tom Barrow, who along with Robert Davis challenged Mike Duggan's eligibility to run for Detroit Mayor. According to the Detroit City Charter, a mayoral candidate must be a resident of the Detroit at least one year prior to running for Mayor. Duggan's office
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- Created on 11 June 2013
Mayor Dennis Archer Honored for Conferral of the Order of the Rising Sun by Emperor of Japan
In recognition of his significant contribution to strengthening ties between the United States and Japan, Mr. Dennis W. Archer, former Mayor of Detroit, has been chosen to be honored with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, by His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Japan. The Government of Japan made the formal
...- Created on 06 June 2013
MAYOR’S RACE 2013: Policy or Popularity Contest?
It’s amazing. About 15 candidates have filed to run for mayor of Detroit. A surprise? Not really because in a city where the image has been damaged in the last few years, people are tired of the kind of leadership they have been getting that has led to this situation.
Take the last eight years or so for example, from both the executive and
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- Created on 11 June 2013
Why Berry Gordy sold Motown
Despite the massive and historic success of Motown Record Corporation, there came a time when the company, recognized as a virtual hit machine, could no longer compete with the much larger, non-independent companies.
In his memoir Gordy recalled, “I was standing in the middle of a noisy party, a fundraiser for Jesse Ja
...- Created on 05 June 2013
Kevyn Orr Hosts Town Hall and Community Meetings
City of Detroit Emergency Manager, Kevyn Orr will host a series of town hall and community meetings throughout the city of Detroit in the coming weeks.
The first two scheduled events are:
Greater Grace Church Temple
Martin Luther King High School
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