Downtown Detroit Streets Closed, People Mover Shut Down For Obama Visit
Take note if you're headed downtown on Wednesday: It may be a bit of a travel mess.
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Take note if you're headed downtown on Wednesday: It may be a bit of a travel mess.
At the same time, Obama is taking steps to make it clear he's not ignoring the water problems in nearby Flint, Mich.
"This is a predominately African-American community, and it's also a class issue," Karen Weaver said.
President Barack Obama is expected to visit a Detroit neighborhood and talk with residents during his trip to the city.
News that President Barack Obama approved Gov. Rick Snyder's request for federal aid to Flint was welcomed with a sense of relief by the city's mayor, Karen Weaver, on Saturday.
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A Syrian refugee who was invited to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address was apparently a little sleepy during the nearly hour-long speech.
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President Barack Obama is going back to college.
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The EPA seeks a 32 percent carbon dioxide reduction from plants by 2030.
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"Detroit is a Democratic town and that's not going to change, but the question is -- at least the next question is -- which Democrat are they going to support?" Dulio said.
Daily Beast reviewed the interview and thought the president's seemingly casual drop of the dreaded word was carefully planned.
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Some Michigan police agencies were recipients of that equipment, which included armored vehicles, high-caliber firearms, and camouflage uniforms.
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Since Obama's inauguration on January 20, 2009, artist Rob Pruitt has created a 2'x2' painting of the President every single day.
Community violence intervention groups, local organizations and law enforcement partners joined forces on Saturday to send a message that it's time to put an end to gun violence in Detroit.
The Toledo Police Department reported that the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival.
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The Detroit Tigers notched only two hits in a 4-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office says a body recovered from a retention pond in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Friday is believed to be that of a 24-year-old man who went missing on Monday.
Adam Schingecz says another Pride display in Pinckney was removed.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
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President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
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For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The Toledo Police Department reported that the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
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The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
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West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The Detroit Tigers notched only two hits in a 4-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
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Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
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The heat arrives next week.
Community groups want to put an end to gun violence in Detroit. Hundreds of people attended the annual Silence the Violence rally on the city's east side on Saturday. Organizers say the event is about honoring people who have died as a result of gun violence, bringing awareness to ongoing struggles and showing support to those in need.
The Rosedale Grandmont Baseball League in Detroit says it canceled tryouts and practices on Saturday after being alerted by police about talks online of a teen takeover. Julia Avant reports from Stoepel Park where the takeover was supposed to take place.