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Reviving Detroit from the ground up
>Editor's note: John Bare is vice president of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and executive-in-residence at Georgia Tech's Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship.(CNN) -- When others dismissed Detroit as a falling knife unworthy of investment, David Egner saw something else. Egner imagined Detroit regenerating from within, with damaged civic tissue repairing itself to foster new ...
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Police release sketch of Wixom apartment robbery suspects
Police in Wixom are asking for help identifying two teens who robbed and attacked a resident on Monday.Investigators released sketches of two teens wanted in the 11 p.m. incident Monday at the Village Apartments on Thornwood Street. The two teens forced their way into the apartment and demanded money. When the victim said he did not have any money, the pair attacked him before a third man armed ...
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Detroit Country Day 6th grader among finalists in geography bee
WASHINGTON — Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates ...
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Trump says hed consider investing in Detroit
Trump told Republicans at the Lincoln Day Dinner they have a difficult road to win back the White House. He also highlighted efforts of Republican Gov. Rick Snyder to help the state's economy, saying Snyder is "doing a fantastic job" and should win a second ...
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Black bear makes surprise visit to Michigan school
MANCELONA, Mich. A black bear that wandered into a Michigan schoolyard prompted officials to keep students inside until it ambled out of the area.Mancelona Middle School Principal Chad Culver says he spotted the bear on Monday morning when he looked out a window as he met with a teacher.Culver tells ...
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Bank vows funds for Great Lakes peace push
Kinshasa - The World Bank on Wednesday announced $1-billion in development funding for Africa's Great Lakes region, where renewed fighting this week between the government and rebels in eastern Congo has raised fears once again of an escalation in ...
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Republican divisions may hinder partys momentum
By CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A string of unrelated events are highlighting divisions among Republicans just when they'd like to show a united front and take full advantage of President Barack Obama's latest political problems. Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday as Sens. Rand Paul and John McCain ...
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Chicago Blackhawks still confident but Game 4 vs. Detroit Red Wings is huge
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg (25) grimaces after hitting the wall during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings on May 20, 2013. / Associated ...
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NBA mock draft has Trey Burke going second overall to Orlando
Whom could Pistons take with 8th pick in NBA draft...: Free Press columnist Drew Sharp and Pistons beat writer Vince Ellis analyze the Pistons draft ...
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Drew Sharp Pistons should consider drafting Cody Zeller trading Greg Monroe
Whom could Pistons take with 8th pick in NBA draft...: Free Press columnist Drew Sharp and Pistons beat writer Vince Ellis analyze the Pistons draft ...
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May 21 roundup Trenton softball takes two from Melvindale
Garden City 9, Allen Park 5: Abby Joseph had three hits and drove in four runs for Garden City (21-7). Rachel Bommarito collected three hits and three runs.Trenton 3-14, Melvindale 1-0: Davin Trombley went 2-for-3 at the plate and scattered five hits, while striking out seven in the first game for Trenton (23-8, 14-4 Downriver). Paige Machnacki was 3-for-3 and scored three runs in Game ...
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Will Senate bid lure Rogers from his House seat
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, who is chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has pulled off a rare feat in a bitterly divided Congress: He's created a working, productive relationship with Democrats in overseeing the nation's 16 spy agencies. California Democrat Dianne Feinstein, his Senate counterpart, describes Rogers as ...
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Minnesota teen Zach Sobiech whose farewell song became Web hit dies
Teen's viral 'Clouds' song earns record deal: A Minneapolis teenager with an aggressive form of cancer wrote a farewell song for his family and friends that has become an inspiration to others battling the ...
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Books-A-Million sees opportunity in Michigan opens stores in old Borders locations
Mark Gaylord-Miles reads a book to Gracie Romalia, 11 months, and her grandmother, Diana Swatosh, at Books-A-Million in Beverly Hills. (Photos by Todd McInturf/The Detroit ...
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How could so many have survived Oklahoma monster tornado
The Search Goes on in Oklahoma: Rescue workers continue to search for victims after whole neighborhoods are razed by the Oklahoma tornado that killed at least 24. Deborah Lutterbeck ...
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Helene St. James Wings pleased but not satisfied in playoffs
The Red Wings enjoyed a little downtime Tuesday, the upside to having two days between games. ...
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Drew Sharp Red Wings-Blackhawks series proves Presidents Trophy has lost its luster
Daniel Cleary and the Red Wings have won two of the first three games against Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks. Game 4 is Thursday at Joe Louis Arena. / Julian H. ...
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Henry Ford Beaumont $6.6-billion mega merger is called off
With great enthusiasm, board members and executives of both Henry Ford and Beaumont health systems announced the merger in late October, saying the union would save the institutions $200 million over 18 months. / Free Press file ...
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3 ways to join the winners at the casino
QUESTION: I recently heard you on a radio show where you stated that your No. 1 gambling tip is: ...
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This Hangover is easy to sleep off
Trailer: 'The Hangover Part III': The Wolfpack returns to Las Vegas for the final film in this series. While they're there, they make new memories with an old flame and a former foe and lots of bad ...
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DSO concertmaster and principal French hornist step into spotlight
It was almost exactly a year ago that the Detroit Symphony Orchestra hired violinist Yoonshin Song as its concertmaster. During the audition process, Song, a 31-year-old native of South Korea, gave what was by all accounts a stunning performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto, leaving her future colleagues with their mouths agape at the depth of her musicianship and virtuosity. This weekend Song ...
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Amy Dickinson Stop pestering daughter who doesnt date anyone
Dear Amy: My daughter, 40, was married to a man who was mentally abusive. He estranged her from her brother and friends and tried to end her relationship with her father and me.When she divorced him about five years ago, we were very happy. Fortunately there were no children.A few years after the divorce she went to therapy, but I ...
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Detroit mayor Not the worst job by far Mike Thompson
Mitch Albom asked in a column Sunday.Interesting question. Which got me wondering how the job of Detroit mayor stacks up against some of the worst jobs ever. Enter ...
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Recruiting Four U-M commits in the latest Rivals250
the latest edition of its Rivals250 rankings Tuesday , ranking the top 250 football recruits of the 2014 class. Four of ...
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Emergency Meeting A workers program to answer the crisis in Detroit
Jobs, utilities, education, health care, and pensions are social rights! I call on all workers--young and old, employed and unemployed, in the city and throughout the Metro area--to attend an emergency meeting on the crisis in Detroit. Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr has now submitted his economic plan--a slash-and-burn program to force the population of Detroit to pay back bondholders, while ...
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Detroit, the little motor city that could?
Detroit has been kicked in the face by the world economy, political scandals and budget deficits. But are things perhaps looking up for the automotive capital of the country?
Detroit has long been considered the US capital of car manufacturing, giving rise to its nickname, Motor City. In the 1950s the city was the fourth largest in the country, but a decline in fortunes and a changing economy has left the city with just half as many people it had in its heyday. Read more
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