Detroit Informer

Michigan’s Gov. Rick Snyder announced an emergency financial manager will take over Detroit’s finances. The city has faced economic struggles as residents an…

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Detroit — Education reforms under way in Michigan and in Detroit were the focus of a four-hour education summit in Detroit on Friday that drew Gov. Rick Snyder, Chelsea Clinton and leaders from Michigan’s education and business communities. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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Trice explained why the Spartans had only themselves to blame for Seth Curry’s blazing shooting in Duke’s 71-61 victory over Michigan State in the Sweet 16 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night. Full News here – Ann Arbor mobile sports

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Pistons acting coach Brian Hill didn't have an answer, and considering his pseudo-interim status, perhaps he wasn't the most qualified to publicly assess why Rodney Stuckey is such a doggone mystery. Full News here – Detroit Pistons RSS from The Detroit News

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Big-league baseball has yet to sanction its first $ 200-million contract for a pitcher. And no pitcher has ever made $ 30 million per season. Full News here – Detroit News columnists RSS from The Detroit News

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Chilling winds, snowfall puts Detroit area under winter advisory Forecasters have bumped up their Thursday snowfall predictions for Metro Detroit and have issued a winter weather advisory for the area, which could see up to four inches of lake effect snow. The metro area's relatively balmy, rainy weather has been … Full News here – [...]

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GM Foundation puts emphasis on education initiatives In 2011, the foundation gave $ 27.1 million to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and GM employees gave another $ 6 million, to form a Network of Excellence within seven metro Detroit high schools. It was the largest grant in the foundation's history. Full News here – [...]

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Hockey or no hockey, Forbes has released its 2012 Team Valuations list, and the Detroit Red Wings crack the sixth spot. The team is valued at $ 346 million, compared to an estimated value of $ 336 million in 2011. Full News here – Detroit Business News

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Detroit — The Detroit City Council this afternoon rejected a contract to hire an outside law firm to handle parts of the city’s reform agenda, complicating the release of millions in state bond funding. Full News here – Metro/State News RSS from The Detroit News

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Hockey just canceled its Super Bowl. Which probably says all you need to know about the NHL at the moment. Or in the future, for that matter. Because if the Gary Bettman hat trick — three extended work stoppages during his tenure as commissioner — has taught us anything, it’s that this sport simply can’t [...]

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Money poured into Michigan's six ballot proposals has topped an unprecedented $ 138 million to inundate voters with advertising, according to campaign reports filed Friday with the Secretary of State. Full News here – Metro/State News RSS from The Detroit News

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The problem now is Jim Leyland is operating with a 24-man roster, and just 10 pitchers. After Wednesday night's relief appearance Valverde no longer can be an option. Full News here – Detroit News columnists RSS from The Detroit News

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Youth and idealism often go hand in hand, but rare is the person, of any age, really, who converts his ideals into reality. Full News here – Detroit News columnists RSS from The Detroit News

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Youth and idealism often go hand in hand, but rare is the person, of any age, really, who converts his ideals into reality. Full News here – Metro/State News RSS from The Detroit News

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Jocelyn Benson — expert on election law, former Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, marathoner, law professor, author — has always been driven by goals and the belief that she can meet them. Full News here – Detroit News columnists RSS from The Detroit News

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