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Mayor Bing Picks Up Petitions For Possible Re-Election Bid

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is taking the first step toward a run for re-election.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/25

Detroit Mayor Presents $1B Budget To City Council

Bing presented the city’s 2013-14 budget to the City Council, a plan that includes a $4 million reduction for that nine-member body.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/12

Seat cushions are seen during practice prior to the NCAA Men's Final Four at the Georgia Dome on April 5, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Detroit Mayor Bing Likes Wolverines But Picks Syracuse In Tourney

Dave Bing raves about the University of Michigan Wolverines, but Detroit’s mayor is putting his faith — and a dinner bet — on Syracuse University.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/06

Detroit Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

Emergency Financial Manager Officially On The Job In Detroit

Bankruptcy attorney Kevyn Orr is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/25

Business Leaders Pledge $8M For Detroit Police, EMS Vehicles

Private business, including the Penske Corporation, will donate $8 million for 23 EMS units and 100 police cruisers to boost public safety and reduce response times.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/25

Detroit EFM Kevyn Orr, left, talks to reports on his first day at work in Detroit. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

Orr Begins Work As Detroit’s Emergency Manager

Bankruptcy attorney and turnaround specialist Kevyn Orr arrived downtown Detroit this morning for his first day on the job as emergency financial manager.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/25

Detroit Mayor Announces Plan To Curb Violent Crime

“Detroit One brings the principles of teamwork to law enforcement, as well as the community,” said Mayor Dave Bing,

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/21

Neighbor Makes Plea To Detroit Mayor As Home Goes Up In Flames

“Houses are being burned down, we’re living in squalor, and I’m sick and tired of it. I’m a taxpayer and I do not want or need to live like this. Please mayor, do something,” the Detroiter pleaded.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/20

A Detroit neighborhood is shown behind a street sign that has been knocked over March 23, 2011. (credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Detroiters: It Doesn’t Matter Who Is In Charge, Just Fix The City

Detroiters know all too well that their neighborhoods are filled with abandoned and burned buildings. After putting up with it for so long, residents say they don’t care who is in charge, they just want their city back.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/15