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Tom Barrow’s motion stating that the original court ruling removing Mike Duggan’s name from the primary ballot also made him ineligible to run as a write in candidate has been dismissed. Judge Lita Popke ruled Monday, that Mike Duggan was eligible to run as a write-in candidate for Detroit’s mayoral race.Sources report that Tom Barrow will not...

As is tradition, the annual International Freedom Festival fireworks show over the Detroit River Monday evening was spectacular. And as is, unfortunately, becoming a tradition, people literally panicked at the prospect that someone could have been shot at the fireworks. Even though no shots were actually fired and, but for an isolated incident...

UPDATE: After receiving word that the Michigan Court of Appeals has affirmed Judge Popke's ruling that he is ineligible to appear on the August 6th ballot for Mayor, Mike Duggan will take the rest of today to consider his options and address the media at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 19, 2012 at his campaign headquarters at 2751 E. Jefferson Ave.Accordi...

These are not the best of times with regard to awesomely talented, absolutely unique artists, which is why the ongoing presence of Jill Scott is so important. Scott, who is from Philadelphia, has been a solid success in every venture. That is, as singer, songwriter, poet and actress. Scott’s debut album,...

Seeks to End Duggan Legal Challenges to Allow Timely Printing of BallotsDetroit, MI - Mayoral candidate Tom Barrow today took control of his case against Mike Duggan’s residency appeal when he requested that the Michigan State Supreme Court take superintending control directly, thus bypassing the Court of Appeals.It is anticipated that the...

Jamil was my son, my friend and my travel buddy. We did just about everything together, but even now I realize how much more that I could have done with him. I write this with a very heavy heart because I chose work over spending time with him and our family over the weekend. I believed that I would have more time to spend with him if I...

ALEX STCHEKINE, bicycle production and special projects, affixes the name plate to a Bixby model bicycle at Shinola's Detroit facility.- Jim Campbell, photo. Shinola, currently headquartered in the College for Creative Studies' Alfred E. Taubman Center for Design Education at 485 W. Milwaukee St., manufactures bicycles,...

When you enter the dining room at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel, odds are you will be greeted by Ken Salmon, the hotel’s vice president for hospitality and maitre d. Salmon, who first came to the island as a teenager, is in his 43rd year at the island’s iconic institution. And if you are a previous guest at the h...

E! News recently reported that Beyonce and Roc Nation Sports owner Jay-Z are expecting their second chance. Multiple souces close to couple have confirmed that there is a baby on board after Tuesday when Beyonce had to cancel a Belguim show during the Mrs. Carter World Tour due to exhaustion and dehydration. The Carter's are...

I enjoyed Tamar's new single "The One". Her voice sounds really leveled and goes well with the music. With a personality like we see on the reality show "The Braxton's", who knew that she was so talented? I'm sure it helps that she has a husband that has been in the music industry for years. I like the...