Son Of Detroit's First Black Mayor To Run For Conyers' SeatDemocratic state Sen. Coleman Young II announced his bid Monday to replace the 88-year-old John Conyers, who was facing sexual harassment allegations when he resigned from Congress last week.
Son Of Detroit's First Black Mayor Takes On Popular IncumbentHe has name recognition, political pedigree and the same racial heritage as about 80 percent of the people he wants to represent, yet Coleman Young II is an underdog.
'Michigan Matters' Focus: Soccer Anyone? Ford Teams With Gores/Gilbert In MLS Detroit Bid, Plus Motor City Mayoral Match UpThe Fords are joining the Gores and Gilbert families in putting their billions and economic prowess behind a plan to try and bring a MLS Team to the Motor City.
Duggan Vs. Young: A 'Michigan Matters' Exclusive — The Candidates' Home Stretch!They're discussing their campaigns for mayor of Detroit in the final weeks before voters head to the polls.
Fast Food Workers, Local Politicians Protest For Higher Minimum WageWorkers walked off the job at a McDonald's on West Grand Boulevard and joined members of "Fight for 15" as they protested for a $15 minimum wage.
Michigan Matters: Debating Detroit's Mayoral DebateAs incumbent Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan walked away with a resounding victory over State Sen. Coleman A. Young Jr. in Tuesday's primary where he obtained over 60-percent of the vote, the "Michigan Matters" roundtable talked about whether there would be more than one debate in the fall election.
All In: Dozens File For Office In Detroit, Including Duggan, Coleman Young IICrime, neighborhood development and Detroit schools expected to be among the election's top issues.
Duggan's Election Challenger Likens Him To Kwame, Infers He's CorruptWWJ Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick says Young accused Duggan of bid rigging and colluding on contracts.