Detroit Free Press
For contractor Thomas Hardiman Sr., the cost of doing business in the city of Detroit involved the mayor's friend extorting, threatening and bullying him -- and frequently cussing him out, he said. There were two reasons he put up with it all: "$10 million. $5 million." That's how much money he lost...(size: 4.7Kb)
Detroit Free Press
Officials will officially unveil today the four new retailers that will help create a walkable neighborhood shopping and dining district in the east-side Detroit district known as West Village. The four include two restaurants, a coffee shop, and a tea room. All will be in storefront locations in...(size: 2.7Kb)
Herald Tribune
A call for help at schools Parental involvement in the classroom has had a proven, positive effect on children's success. But how do you find time in your already busy schedule to volunteer? Teachers are eager to have extra eyes, ears and hands in the classroom to keep things running smoothly. Here...(size: 11.6Kb)
Detroit Free Press
LANSING -- Though the Michigan Court of Appeals said the idea of people openly carrying weapons into libraries is alarming, it ruled Friday that libraries can't ban weapons. In a 2-1 decision, the court said it's up to the state, not local governments, to regulate matters related to firearms....(size: 2.3Kb)
Gulf News
Birmingham, UK: The father of a Pakistani girl shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls’ education said on Friday she would “rise again” to pursue her dreams after hospital treatment. Malala Yousufzai, 15, was flown from Pakistan to Britain for specialist treatment after the October 9...(size: 20.7Kb)
The Examiner
Related topics Sci FiClassic MoviesTCM Advertisement On Oct 28, TCM is honoring special effects master, Ray Harryhausen with three films that he worked on. He's known as the creator of the brand of stop-motion model animation, "Dynamation." Anyway the mini marathon will start at 7 and the last movie...(size: 6.6Kb)