Groner keeps control of Kilpatrick probation case, but Chief Judge Kenny will assist him

Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick along with his attorney Michael Schwartz sit attentively as they listen to Wayne County Chief Circuit Judge Timothy Kenny hand down a decision. (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us Detroit)

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Wayne County Circuit Judge Timothy Kenny denied a request Thursday to disqualify his fellow judge, David Groner. Former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick's lawyers claim Groner is biased.

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will face the Wayne County judge he fought to have removed from his case March 24 for a probation violation hearing.

Judge Timothy Kenny ruled that there was no improper, secret meeting between Circuit Court Judge David Groner and a prosecutor, and there is no appearance of bias. Kenny also said he sees no evidence of involvement with Groner's brother-in-law, a top administrator in the prosecutor's office. More

Monica Conyers disrupts courtroom as judge hands down 37 month prison sentence

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - “I’m not going to jail for something I did not do”, the words of former Councilwoman Monica Conyers filled the federal courtroom of U.S. District Court Judge Avery during sentencing proceedings Wednesday in Detroit. In a surprise move Conyers asked the court to withdraw her guilty plea of conspiring to commit bribery in exchange for her vote on a contract with Synagro Technologies. Despite the request the Judge sentenced Conyers to a 37 month sentence she is set to begin serving July 1st. Conyers told the court she would appeal the sentence and has ten days to make her case. More

Women are winning the race in leadership

DEARBORN, MI (Tell Us Det) - Over 500 women came together to celebrate the growth and empowerment of women that have excelled in business during these hard economic times.

“A New You for a New Time” was the theme of this year’s luncheon. The program was separated into two different sessions, and offered a variety of speaker’s and events to encourage women that are trying to succeed in the workplace.

The first session was moderated by Judith McNeely from Oakwood Healthcare System and discussed the best employment practices for women. The panel consisted of the top human resource executives in Metro Detroit to provide insight on how to be promoted in a changing work environment.” Maintaining a positive attitude is a must in the future. Be creative, and show flexibility,” said Cathie Ruffner, from McGraw Wentworth. More

BELLE ISLE PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 29

Are you planning a family reunion or picnic at Belle Isle this summer? If so, it is time to reserve your picnic shelter. The Detroit Recreation Department will begin taking reservations for Belle Isle picnic shelters at the Belle Isle Casino, Mon., March 29, through Wed., March 31, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.).

Reservations for July will take place on March 29, followed by Aug. on March 30 and May June and Sept. on March 31.3

Payment must be made in full at the time of reservation with a money order or cashier's check. Personal checks will not be accepted.

For more information, please call (313) 628-2081 or visit www.detroitmi.gov/recreation.

MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES AND QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN PARTNER TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH

Southfield-based home health care agency to bring skilled nursing to Matrix program

DETROIT – March 8, 2010 – To further develop the continuum of care available to the Metro Detroit community through Matrix Human Services, Quality Home Health Care Services of Michigan (QHHC), a Southfield-based provider of comprehensive home health care services, is partnering with the agency to enhance its Matrix Quality Care program. The partnership was announced by Michael Gilliam, president and CEO of QHHC and Marcella Wilson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Matrix Human Services. More

Detroit wants to save itself by shrinking

DETROIT - Detroit, the very symbol of American industrial might for most of the 20th century, is drawing up a radical renewal plan that calls for turning large swaths of this now-blighted, rusted-out city back into the fields and farmland that existed before the automobile.

Operating on a scale never before attempted in this country, the city would demolish houses in some of the most desolate sections of Detroit and move residents into stronger neighborhoods. Roughly a quarter of the 139-square-mile city could go from urban to semi-rural. More

Report: Greektown Casino-Hotel's Financial Performance Continues to Improve

February Revenues Increase More Than 8%

DETROIT — Greektown Casino-Hotel’s financial position continues to improve following a strong performance in February, during which revenues increased more than 8 percent over last year, the casino announced Monday, March 8, 2010.

The best comp program in the market, a new emphasis on listening to customers, and the support of an aggressive television advertising campaign are contributing to Greektown Casino-Hotel’s improving bottom line.  More

Alicia Keys' 'Freedom' Tour WOW's Detroit

'The concept of the tour is really amazing,' singer says.

DETROIT (Tell Us Detroit) - After performing her hit "Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart" for 108,000 fans during NBA All-Star Weekend, Alicia Keys looked to the discerning critics in Detroit where  her new show played over the weekend, at the Fox Theater.

"The tour started on February 26 in Canada, then we came down to America," the singer said. "I'm really excited about it. I can't believe that it's that soon. It's going to be amazing and the concept of the tour is really amazing, and putting it together, I feel so excited. So I hope you make it."  More

FAN GATHERING RESTAURANTS TO WELCOME 2010 NCAA® MEN’S FROZEN FOUR® VISITORS AND LOCALS

DETROIT - The Detroit Local Organizing Committee (DLOC) for the 2010 NCAA® Men’s Frozen Four® today announced the Frozen Four® Fan Gathering Restaurants that will serve as home base for fans of the four teams who will compete in Detroit for the championship of Division I college hockey.  More

Focus: HOPE and Partners to receive $3 million to spur neighborhood broadband adoption

Detroit – Focus: HOPE and two nonprofit partners will receive $3 million in newly-awarded Federal broadband stimulus funds to support broadband Internet training and adoption by more than 5,000 low-income households in Detroit’s Central Woodward/North End and Osborn neighborhoods.

The funds are Detroit’s share of an $18.7 million Broadband Technology Opportunity Program  More

Advertise with us