Bashara's lawyer talks to the press, 'Joe' the acquaintance walks free

Lawyer David Griem arrives at the Bashara home in Grosse Pointe Park home Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012. (Photo by Mandi Wright/freep.com)

DETROIT (Tell Us USA) - Bob Bashara's attorney, David Griem spoke to the media Friday morning from his office at the Guardian Building on Griswold St. in Detroit.

His client, Bob Bashara has been named the key person of interest in the murder of his wife Jane Bashara by the Grosse Pointe Park, MI police.

David Griem said at the news conference that the acquaintance, Joseph Gentz, has reportedly told several different versions of what happened and has implicated himself in the killing as well.

Griem disputes Gentz's reported statements to police that he was paid to help kill Jane Bashara.

When asked where he stood in regards to charges against his client Griem replied, "I hope that there will be no charges coming against my client."

Griem also said, "The interesting question is to be asked today is to be asked of Grosse Pointe Park Police Department..

100 Jobs  Available At Hartford/Comcast Job Fair Saturday February 4

DETROIT - Hartford Memorial Baptist Church will partner with Comcast to offer more than 100 jobs to Detroit area residents. The Job Fair will be held Saturday, February 4 from 10 am – 2 pm at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, located at 18700 James Couzens at 7 Mile Road.

Comcast is hoping to fill more than 100 full time positions for Retention Representatives at their Sterling Heights Customer Retention Call Center. Comcast representatives will be on hand to talk with qualified, interested people, answer questions, and offer more details about the positions. The positions pay $11.75 per hour plus commission and an exceptional benefit package.

WSU expects incoming students to know how to read and write before admission

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Wayne State University officials have unveil a proposed tougher new admissions policy that is expected to reduce the student population by about 5 percent.

Under the proposal to be presented to the Board of Governors, incoming freshmen in 2013 would be evaluated on their entire academic record, along with an essay, instead of the current policy of using a student's grade point average and ACT score for determining admissions. 

Verizon Wireless, 100 Black Men of greater Detroit and Detroit Urban League recognize Everyday Heroes

Call for Nominations Now Open

DETROIT—Verizon Wireless, 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, Inc and The Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan today announced a call for nominations for “Everyday Heroes,” a program aimed at recognizing modern day heroes who make a difference in the community and who touch the lives of others. Everyday Heroes are the teachers, mentors, volunteers, clergy or family members who give of their time and resources in creative ways to effect change – either in the life of an individual, family, school or community.  

The Detroit Wayne County Port Authority announces businessman Louis James as new chairman

DETROIT -  The Detroit Wayne County Port Authority has a new chairman and is looking to become a key source of job growth in the next decade.

Detroit businessman Louis James was elected chairman recently by the Board of Directors, replacing Art Blackwell who has had a long history with the Port.

“I am honored to have been chosen to serve as the chairman of an entity that is positioned to play a pivotal part in the resurgence of Detroit,” said James. 

Dance Camp Hosted by EMU ‘Spirit Team’

YPSILANTI - Here is a chance to introduce and upgrade your dance pedigree to the next level. The 2012 Eastern Michigan Dance Camp will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center headed by dance instructor Jenna Williams. Geared to individuals and school dance teams from grades K-8 the full day of activities will conclude with an on the court presentation along with the EMU Spirit Dance Team.  

Take someone special to a special place on Valentine's Day, help support The Parade Company

DETROIT - The Parade Company is opening its doors Valentine’s Day weekend for a truly unique and magical experience. Couples can now book a private tour of the company’s Parade Studio in Detroit. The guided tour will provide a look back at the history of America’s Thanksgiving Parade® as well as an up close view of the larger-than-life characters and floats, from a 12’ tall Cupid to the historic Mother Goose float and new favorites. Each tour includes a commemorative photo taken in the larger than life Parade Studio, as well as a special gift bag featuring a bottle of champagne or sparkling juice, flowers, chocolates, beads and our signature clown noses.

The Detroit Historical Society continues film series "The Freedom Train" February 11 & 12 at the Detroit Historical Museum

DETROIT - The Detroit Historical Society continues its monthly Film Series with “The Freedom Train,” showing Saturday and Sunday, February 11 & 12 at 1 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum. Each screening is free with regular admission to the Museum.

This documentary film, produced in 1996 by Kingberry Productions in association with WDIV Local 4, chronicles the National Negro Labor Council (NNLC), formed in 1951, and its mission to advance blacks in the workplace and eliminate racism inside labor unions.

President Obama has it right: America needs education

Op-Ed by Tom Watkins

ANN ARBOR - Regardless of one's politics, it is always good to have a smart POTUS (President of the United States) visiting your state.

Sure there are the inevitable traffic jams, police overtime costs and logistical headaches. But there is nothing better than commanding our president’s attention, as well as that of the nation and the world, on your hometown. To have his focus on education is icing on the cake. 

Lenovo Receives Top Industry Awards at 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show

CES 2012, Las Vegas - Lenovo, in January announced at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that it has received 22 awards and honors highlighting innovation, design and versatility in the PC industry. Most notably, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga won 11 awards from prominent industry publications including PCMag.com, Popular Mechanics, LAPTOP and Tom’s Guide all highlighting its groundbreaking hybrid functionality, distinctive design and innovative engineering. 

College scholarships available to Detroit students through the Coleman A. Young Foundation

DETROIT - The Coleman A. Young Foundation (CAYF) is accepting applications for the prestigious 2012 CAYF Scholars Program. The Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who are Detroit residents, attending a Detroit public, private or parochial school, a minimum 2.5 grade-point average and demonstrates financial need. 

Detroit Children’s Museum reopens to DPS students

District explores options to reopen museum to the general public

DETROIT - Detroit Public Schools today announced that operations have resumed at the Detroit Children’s Museum, allowing DPS students to continue to experience and learn from the rich curriculum provided at the country’s third oldest children’s museum.

DPS, which owns the museum, has severed its 10-year services agreement with the Detroit Science Center to manage the museum.  

Free tax preparation for those who can't afford it

DETROIT - Members of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) will volunteer their tax preparation expertise to help low income individuals and families in Detroit as part of the Accounting Aid Society’s (AAS) 2012 “Tax Assistance Program”. The MACPA will once again participate in the AAS Adopt-A-Site program by preparing taxes at Focus: HOPE on Saturday, January 28, Saturday, February 4 and Saturday, February 11.  

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Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants


INDIANAPOLIS - MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning - Eli, and Peyton, too.

This Super Bowl certainly has all the makings of another thriller, the perfect finish to a season that began in turmoil and wound up the most successful in league history.

The NFL couldn't have planned it any better.  

Unemployment rate hits 8.3 pct. after hiring burst

In this Jan. 25, 2012 photo, Daniela Silvero, left, an admissions officer at ASA College, discuss job opportunities with Patrick Rosarie, who is seeking a job in IT, during Job EXPO's job fair, in New York. The unemployment rate fell for the fifth straight month after a surge of January hiring, a promising shift in the nation's outlook for job growth. (Photo: Bebeto Matthews / AP)

WASHINGTON - In the most impressive surge for the job market since the middle of last decade, the United States added 243,000 jobs in January, far more than economists expected. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years.

Bing and coalition of unions agree on concessions


DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Members of the City’s non-uniform coalition of unions reached a tentative agreement with Mayor Bing and his negotiating team last night.

This tentative agreement is the first meaningful step in achieving the necessary concessions and structural changes to resolve the city’s financial crisis.

Bing said Thursday that the deal was reached Wednesday night, though union members still have to ratify it. 

DPSL National Letter of Intent Signing Day


DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - In conjunction with college football’s National Letter of Intent Signing Day, DPS football scholarship recipients were assembled before their parents and the media as they each announced their college choice. The eventtook place Wednesday. Feb. 1 at the Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit.

Achievers and achievements provide insight into Black history Month

Op-Ed By Edward Foxworth III

DETROIT (Tell Us USA) - Whether it was Tulsa Oklahoma’s “Black Wall Street”, depicting how African-Americans could create and conduct business with each other successfully or efforts made by “The Tuskegee Airmen” and their ability to showcase their desire, teamwork and respect for one another, historical acts provide lessons on how we can live our lives today.

Chief Godbee urges Detroiters to make the right call for public safety

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DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - The City of Detroit continually work to improve the 9-1-1 system with multi-language and Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) support, staffed by trained dispatchers. When a citizen calls 9-1 -1, police resources are sent out based on identified threats to Life, Safety and Property. 

Motown Winter Blast set for festivities and entertainment


DETROIT - Family fun and exciting entertainment return when the Motown Winter Blast presented by the Ambassador Bridge kicks off at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit, Friday, Feb. 10 – Sunday, Feb. 12. Festivalgoers will enjoy a lineup of favorite returning attractions and can expect a number of new activities as well. Making a welcome reappearance will be free snowshoeing, dog sledding, and snowmaking.  

Detroit produced Powerbag is perfect recharging station for electronic devices on the go


LAS VEGAS, NV - We've all been in that situation when you are on the go and your treasured electronic - phone, iPad, computer - dies at the most inopportune time.

You aren't at an office or home so you can't just plug in to a wall outlet, but instead appear to be out of luck with no battery life remaining in your treasured iPhone 4S.

Metro Detroit Based Maker Of Big Screen TV's Says 'Go Big, Go Local' For Viewing Super Bowl XLVI


The only big screen LCD/LED TV built in the US delivers superior performance at an affordable price

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Element Electronics is a metro Detroit based company. While having many International Trade Partners and Retail Customers, there has been a high-priority to produce products in America! After years of hard work and planning, Element is beginning to produce some of its large screen TV' in Canton, Michigan this year. And as far as we can tell, Element will be the only brand of TV assembled in America.