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Detroit Mayor Dave Bing (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images-File)

Bing Talks Of Promise, Challenges For Detroit In State Of City Address

In his 4th State of the City address, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said Wednesday night that despite the city’s money problems, progress is being made.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/13

Governor Appoints Financial Review Team To Examine Detroit Finances

The appointment comes after a preliminary review, which concluded last week, found that a “serious financial problem” currently exists in Detroit as a result of several issues.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/18

Detroit Police Officers Association attorney Donato Iorio (center) in courtroom. (WWJ/Pat Sweeting)

Judge Won’t Stop 12-Hour Shifts, Pay Cut For Detroit Cops

A Wayne County judge will not be stepping in to stop a pay cut for Detroit police officers.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/18

Mayor Bing Addresses MAB And City’s Lighting Problems

Detroit mayor Dave Bing spoke on Monday about his vision for the city of Detroit with safer streets and better lighting.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/20

View of Detroit from a picnic table on Belle Isle (istockphoto)

Majority Of Council Wants City To Maintain Control Of Belle Isle

A majority of Detroit City Council members have voted to send a resolution to the mayor strongly urging him to maintain the city’s control over Belle Isle.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/24

Balanced Budget For Troy Comes At A Cost And A Dip Into Rainy Day Fund

The budget eliminates 33 jobs and is the result of a 10 year plan to reduce the work force and to make fundamental changes to the organizational structure of the city.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/07

Virtual Police Precincts Become Reality In A Week

Police are encouraging citizens to use the Telephone Crime Reporting Unit at home or in the precinct between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. for non-life threatening crimes.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/30

Judicial Performance Report Due Wednesday From Lansing

The possible elimination of judgeships throughout the state’s trial courts will be the focus of a report to be released Wednesday morning from the Michigan Supreme Court.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/17