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Mayor Dave Bing. (WWJ/Kathryn Larson)

Announcement Naming Mayor’s Run For Office “Imminent”

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has scheduled an announcement on his political future Tuesday, the deadline to file for a second 4-year term as Detroit’s mayor.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/13

A ten-foot-tall RoboCop prototype sculpted by Fred Barto is waiting to be cast in bronze.  The statue is expected to be officially put in place next year. (credit: Imagination Station Detroit/kickstarter.com)

Once A Dream, Now RoboCop Prototype Will Be Cast In Bronze

The project started two years ago after a Twitter user asked Mayor Bing to build a statue of the science fiction hero as an “ambassador to Detroit.”

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/13

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Detroit Loses Bus Funding To The Suburbs

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing lost his bid on Friday to keep more than $7 million in federal funds for the DDOT.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/26

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

Mayor Bing (C) speaking at press conference Friday. (WWJ Photo)

Layoff Of Almost 500 City Employees Expected In New Year

Detroit is making plans to lay-off 400 to 500 city employees in the new year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/07

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Bing: Violence In City Described By Forbes Among People Who Know Each Other

Bing noted that much of the violence in the city described by Forbes magazine is among people who know each other and not in the downtown area.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/22

Mayor Dave Bing and first lady, Yvette at the MS Walk Detroit. (WWJ: Beth Fisher)

Mayor Bing Makes Appearance At MS Walk Detroit

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing made his first public appearance Sunday since he was hospitalized.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/29

Detroit City Council (File Photo)

City Council Frustrated By Mayor’s Pace Dealing With Financial Problems

City Council members say they’re frustrated with the slow pace of Mayor Dave Bing’s plan to stave off an Emergency Manager.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/10

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‘Blue Flu’ For Some Detroit Cops?

It’s believed the officers are responding to the recent demand by Mayor Dave Bing that Detroit Police officers take a ten- percent wage cut.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/18

Mayor Bing thanks volunteers for Angel's Night success. (WWJ Photo/Marie Osborne)

Angel’s Night Victory For The City Of Detroit

With the final tally in — it looks like a huge victory for Angel’s Night volunteers and the city of Detroit.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/01

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