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Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson carried this sign. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

Mock Campaign Sign Gets Laughs At Politics Panel

A meeting of the so-called “Big Four” metro Detroit leaders is known to draw a crowd, but it was an unexpected sign that stole the show Thursday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/16

James Craig addresses the media for the first time in Detroit. (credit: George Fox/CBSDetroit)

Detroit’s New Police Chief Introduced, Mayor Says He Faces ‘Hellacious’ Job

“I want to be sure the cop who comes to your door is a happy cop, that translates into good service,” new Detroit Police Chief James Craig said.

CBS Detroit–2013/05/15

Mayor Dave Bing. (credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images, File)

Analyst: Bing Likely To Have Lost Re-Election For Mayor

Russell says if Bing decides to run for County Executive, he would face challenges because many of the same people who do not support him as mayor would also not support him as county executive.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/15

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announces he will not run for re-election. (credit: George Fox/CBS Detroit)

Dave Bing Opts Out Of Mayor’s Race, Says He ‘Prepared Runway’ For Next Administration

Bing added he’s forming a committee to explore other opportunities, including running for Wayne County executive.

CBS Detroit–2013/05/14

Detroit EFM Kevyn Orr, right, and Gov. Rick Snyder talk to Vickie Thomas (credit: WWJ)

Emergency Manager Files Report On Detroit Finances

Emergency manager Kevyn Orr has formally filed his first report on Detroit’s finances with the state Treasurer’s office.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/13

Benny Napoleon files paperwork to officially run for Detroit mayor. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

Benny Napoleon Officially Enters Detroit Mayor’s Race

Napoleon said he’ll run a three-pronged campaign.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/10

(Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ Newsradio 950)

Detroit To Sell Unused Firehouses, Police Facility

Detroit plans to sell seven unused firehouses and a renovated but long-vacant police facility that once housed horses as part of an effort to raise money and encourage redevelopment.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/08