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Jan 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm

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Detroit Won’t Run Out Of Money, Mayor Says

Detroit Won’t Run Out Of Money, Mayor Says

DETROIT — Detroit is no longer at risk of running out of cash by April because cost-cutting and other measures are taking effect, Mayor Dave Bing said Thursday, but the city council president and others do not share Bing’s optimism.

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Bing presented a financial and operational restructuring plan update to the council Thursday afternoon.

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Aug 29, 2011 at 2:22 am

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[PICS & VIDEO] 2011 DPS Education and Enrollment Expo and Parade

[PICS & VIDEO] 2011 DPS Education and Enrollment Expo and Parade

This year’s DPS Parade featured 40 units, 10 floats, celebrity Grand Martial, Vickie Winans along with Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and of course a number of excited DPS students. In case you missed it, or would like to see it again, enjoy the photos and video presentation of this year’s DPS Education and Enrollment Expo and Parade, courtesy of Radio One Detroit.

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Jun 21, 2011 at 11:03 pm

Battle heats up between council, Bing over budget deal

Battle heats up between council, Bing over budget deal

Just days remain to reach a compromise to save summer festivals, police and firefighter jobs, rec centers, the People Mover and Sunday bus service.

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Jun 20, 2011 at 12:05 am

Karen Dumas Speaks Out After Resignation [VIDEO]

Karen Dumas Speaks Out After Resignation [VIDEO]

Moments after Dave Bing announced her resignation as Chief Communications Officer, Karen Dumas scheduled her own news conference.

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Jun 19, 2011 at 11:58 pm

Meet Mayor Bing’s new Chief of Staff: Kirk Lewis

Meet Mayor Bing’s new Chief of Staff: Kirk Lewis

Kirk Lewis has worked for Mr. Bing in both the public and private sector. Before both men entered government service they worked together at Bing’s company The Bing Group.

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Jun 19, 2011 at 10:54 pm

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Announces Major Staffing Changes

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Announces Major Staffing Changes

The Mayor held a news conference at 2:00 p.m. Friday to address the major staffing changes. In recent days, his communications chief, Karen Dumas has come under fire after a lawsuit filed by Rochelle Collins, the former executive assistant to Bing.

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Mildred Gaddis

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:54 am

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Bing team’s turnover questioned: Departures put power in fewer hands

Bing team’s turnover questioned: Departures put power in fewer hands

Al Fields joined Detroit Mayor Dave Bing’s executive team in January 2010. A veteran of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s administration who also has private sector experience, Fields said he was recruited by Bing and other top city officials.

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Mildred Gaddis

Mar 1, 2011 at 6:40 am

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Robo Cop Speaks to Detroit [VIDEO]

Robo Cop Speaks to Detroit [VIDEO]

RoboCop — Peter Weller — is totally pumped about Detroit’s plans build a monument to him.

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Mildred Gaddis

Feb 25, 2011 at 8:44 am

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Warming Center in Detroit Finally Opens for the FIRST night

Warming Center in Detroit Finally Opens for the FIRST night

Two months into winter, the city’s warming center has finally opened for the season!

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Mildred Gaddis

Feb 22, 2011 at 7:50 am

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Detroit Mayor Dave Bing set to Deliver State of the City

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing set to Deliver State of the City

During his State of the City scheduled tonight, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is expected to give a realistic prognosis of the city and his plans to move Detroit forward.

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