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Page 1 of 2A subconcsious preducice against blacks may not have an effect on how whites feel about President Obama or policies intended to benefit blacks, a new study indicates....

Page 1 of 2As the nation prepares to celebrate its independence from British rule, trust in the government formed 237 years ago continues to decline....

Page 1 of 2 Universal Pictures has just debuted the first look at the upcoming action-comedy RIDE ALONG, starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, from the director/ producer of the blockbuster comedy "Think Like a Man."...

Page 1 of 2By Bankole ThompsonCHRONICLE SENIOR EDITORTom Barrow, the boisterous mayoral contender who initially succeeded in knocking his opponent, Mike Duggan, former CEO of the Detroit Medical Center off the Aug. 6 primary ballot, has vowed to continue his challenge after Duggan announced a write-in campaign last week....

LANSING — Utilities can charge customers up to $1 per month to provide heating assistance to low-income residents.Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday signed Senate Bill 284, which allows the Michigan Public Service Commission to raise up to $50 million per year through customer surcharges for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund. The fund also will...

As mandated by the Macomb County Charter, County Executive Mark Hackel submitted his third straight comprehensive balanced budget. "We are proud of the turnaround and results we've been able to accomplish in our time in office," said Executive Hackel. "We've transformed from deficits and an uncertain fiscal future to...

The Southfield City Council unanimously approved an amended fireworks Ordinance (No. 1612) at the June 27 City Council Meeting.The ordinance amends sections 9.603 and 9.606 of the Southfield City Code to prohibit the use of consumer fireworks during the hours 12 midnight to 8 a.m. on the day preceding, the day of, and the day following a national...

Michigan residents have until Monday, July 8, to register in order to vote in the Aug. 6 election, said Secretary of State Ruth Johnson."Because communities in 56 counties in Michigan are holding elections this August, I encourage all those who qualify to register to vote," said Johnson, Michigan's chief election officer. "You only need a few...

As part of its unique facilitated networking model, the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) is hosting "Sizing up Your Business," a Network and Learn Business Breakfast. Curt Petterson, president and owner, Absolute Engineering & Consulting, LLC and founder of Business Improvement Team, LLC will be the featured speaker.This...

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will continue its summertime tradition as the orchestra prepares for its fourth annual appearance on the historic and elegant grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House. The two night concert series, led by conductor Edwin Outwater, begins on Friday, July 12 at 8 p.m. with "The Golden Age of Swing" featuring...