Saturday, July 04, 2009

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Targeting 'dangerous dogs'

Is banning certain dog breeds an effective way to keep community members safe from dog attacks?

  

  

  

Goose killings spark anger

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Going home

A Detroit News journal of city neighborhoods, starting with Dobel Street in east Detroit, near McNichols and Van Dyke.

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How They See Us

Outsiders' views of Detroit

What are people outside of Detroit saying about our city? We'll keep an eye on the media and report back in a new feature, "How They See Us."

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Flag flies high on America's birthday

Veterans honored at Northville parade

Revelers crammed the streets of downtown Northville Saturday morning, as the 131st edition of the Northville Fourth of July Parade wove its way through town. The parade featured marching bands, elected officials, classic cars and an appearance by the Detroit Tigers mascot Paws. The crowd's greatest cheers, however, went to veterans, whom many thought Independence Day celebrations were made for. - 07/04/2009

FBI probes ties between Detroit's LaGrasso Bros., union

FBI agents have searched the offices of a Detroit produce company, looking for evidence of illegal kickbacks paid to Teamsters officials, according to records filed in federal court. - 07/04/2009

Bing surprises police force, replaces chief Barren with Evans

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Police officers and city officials expressed shock to learn that Mayor Dave Bing had fired James Barren as police chief after less than a year on the job. - 07/04/2009

Michigan goose killings spark anger

A bicyclist steers around Canada geese at Metro Beach Metropark in Harrison Township. The goose population has been increasing in some areas.

For the first time in a decade, the Department of Natural Resources authorized the killing of geese this summer to control the population where the birds interact with humans. - 07/04/2009

More Metro communities unleash laws to curb 'dangerous dogs'

Shayne Davis, 36, plays with her pit bulls Adara, left, and Akiva. She says the focus on dog laws should be on owners, not breeds.

A growing number of Michigan municipalities are contemplating, revising or enacting laws in recent years to impose restrictions on dogs deemed "dangerous," or prohibiting particular breeds altogether. - 07/04/2009

Charles H. Wright Museum to host free Michael Jackson memorial broadcast

Detroit -- The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will broadcast Michael Jackson's memorial ceremony from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, the museum announced Saturday. - 07/04/2009

Charge in firefighter's death

Surrounded by dozens of firefighters on Detroit's east side, the Detroit Police Department on Friday announced Darian Dove, 40, was charged in the arson that resulted in the death of firefighter Walter Harris. - 07/04/2009

Crowds enjoy food, music, fun at Detroit's annual Cityfest

Lakia Brown, 16, of the Kuungana African Drum & Dance Association in Flint performs a dance for the crowd.

With the scent of funnel cakes in the air and the sun shining overhead, hundreds of residents strolled along the streets of the New Center area Friday enjoying the 21st annual Comerica Cityfest 2009. - 07/04/2009

Rescued men clung to boat for 26 hours

Four boaters who sparked an international search after failing to return from a Lake Erie fishing excursion Thursday were rescued Friday near Middle Sister Island offshore from Monroe, authorities said. - 07/04/2009

Nation's patriotic symbol pops up everywhere, on everything

Matthew Keller of Dearborn walks through his neighborhood. Keller walks two miles with his flag three times a week to the gym.

American flags may not be as plentiful outside homes as they were after the 2001 terror attacks, but they're popping up everywhere else. From auto dealerships to political stages, ashtrays to door mats, Old Glory is gallantly streaming across Metro Detroit. - 07/04/2009

Mayor: Rehab center puts Warren residents at risk

Robert Connolly, left, chief operating officer of SHAR-Macomb, and Dwight C. Vaughter, chief executive officer, opened the facility in Warren.

Administrators of a new residence for recovering addicts and sex offenders say they are eager to help their clients reintegrate into society, but the city fears the facility may harm its image and put the safety of residents at risk. - 07/04/2009

Oakland University negotiators still at table

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Faculty negotiations at Oakland University are beginning to heat up as the professors' Aug. 14 contract is set to expire. And if history is any indication, negotiations will likely come down to the last minute, possibly narrowly averting a professor strike hours before students begin fall classes, similar to the last contract talks in 2006. - 07/04/2009

Italian consulate in Detroit might be shut down

Detroit -- The Consulate of Italy in Detroit could be closing, and some lawmakers are fighting to keep it in the city. - 07/04/2009

Michigan may cut Amtrak subsidies

Lansing -- Michigan may cut subsidies that keep Amtrak running along two of its three passenger rail lines in the state, a move critics say sends the wrong message because President Barack Obama is promoting high-speed rail. - 07/04/2009

Cities target breeds and behavior

Metro Detroit communities have approached the issue of pit bulls and vicious dogs in different ways. While some have banned certain breeds within municipal limits, others have chosen to restrict dogs based on behavior. - 07/04/2009

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