Pershing High senior Nijzah Hill has been the Detroit Public School League’s premier girls’ cross country runner the last two seasons, and freshman Brittany Hill is following in her big sister’s footsteps — literally. ...

Art Parham has always liked to dress well; the “brotha” likes being sharp. Therefore it isn’t surprising Parham owns a clothing store. He and his partner, James Smith, own That’s You Apparel and Mr. J’s, a men’s store located in the Russell Bazaar. ...

This Nov. 6, Michigan voters will have to comb through an unprecedented number of proposals on the 2012 ballot — 18 for Detroit voters. The following explanation of proposals are intended to help voters when at the polls: - Six (6) STATE proposals 12-1 through 12-6 12-1: Referendum on Public Act 4 - the emergency manager law authorizes a governor appointee to assume all power of a local governing official o ...

LANSING — Driver responsibility fees for lesser driving offenses were eliminated, effective Oct. 1. “These fees have been a costly burden on Michigan residents and I’m pleased to see some of them go,” said Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. “Citizens already have to pay court fines and usually see higher insurance rates for violations. These extra fees have made things tougher for many families.” Public Act 2 ...

By Shea Howell Special to the Michigan Citizen Almost every day Detroiters are confronted with some new effort to redevelop land. Most of these efforts are met with widespread suspicion, usually founded on bitter experiences of previous “development efforts.” Time and again we have seen a few people get rich while leaving the rest of us to deal with the pieces of shattered promises. All too frequently, thes ...

As political observers prepare for three presidential debates and as activists continue to plan get-out-to-vote and voter protection efforts, at least one organization is focused on the next four years after the election, regardless of who wins. ...

Detroit youth, parents and community activists converged Sept. 20 on the nation’s capitol for the National “Journey for Educational Justice 2012” March. ...

Corporate media has already dedicated a lot of ink to DMC’s Mike Duggan who last week formed an exploratory committee in his campaign for mayor? ...

Regional transit authority gains momentum ...

By Marcus Wright Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Education Achievement Authority (EAA) administrators say the new district is doing fine. Parents and public education advocates say otherwise. In the last month, photos emerged of students, congregated in the auditorium at Mumford High Schoo,l because they didn’t have an assigned teacher for their classes. EAA Chief of Staff Tyrone Winfrey character ...