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Reviving the Alger Theater
Jan 5, 2009
Metro Desk
     In the world of multiplex theaters, a group of eastside Detroiters is working to restore a neighborhood movie theater that has laid dormant for over 20-years. WDET’s Rob St. Mary reports. (Click above...
State To Pick Emergency Financial Manager For DPS
Dec 8, 2008
Metro Desk
State schools superintendent Michael Flanagan says Detroit school officials have not lived up to their end of a bargain that includes developing a workable plan to eliminate a deficit.
Canada's Governing Party Challenged
Dec 2, 2008
Metro Desk
Less than two months after Canadians went to the polls to elect a new government…the country is once again in political limbo. Canada’s opposition parties have agreed to join in a rare coalition to remove the current government from power.
250 Jobs Could Be Cut in Macomb Co.
Nov 20, 2008
Metro Desk
     Macomb County Commission Chairman William Crouchman says about 250 employees, or 10% of the county workforce, could be laid off soon.      The commission is trying to find about $20...
Mayor Cockrel Lobbies For Big 3 Bailout In Washington
Nov 19, 2008
Metro Desk
Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Junior was in Washington D.C. today (Wed)...lobbying on behalf the auto industry...as it tries to obtain a 25 billion dollar bridge loan.