Wed06192013

DTE Energy News Release: DTE Energy provides summer cooling tips to save money

 

DTE Energy provides summer cooling tips to save money

DETROIT – As the summer cooling season is upon us, DTE Energy reminds its customers that although the weather can impact your energy use, there are some simple ways to lower your electric bill.

The average homeowner spends about $1,900 a year on energy costs,

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Grundy Pleads Guilty to Honest Services Wire Fraud

 

Former Wayne County Assistant County Executive Michael Demetrus Grundy, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with his position as Executive Director of HealthChoice of Michigan, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced today. 

Joining McQuade in the announcement were

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Hamtramck Financial Emergency Declared By Michigan Governor Rick Snyder

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has agreed with a five-member review team that the city of Hamtramck is in the midst of a financial emergency, according to a statement released on Monday.

The independent review team released a report on May 23 following a request from Hamtramck city officials.

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EAA Schools show significant growth in student achievement over last six months

The Education Achievement Authority of Michigan (EAA) recently announced the student assessment results, which showed significant growth in students and proved that the student-centered learning approach is working.

“The scores are phenomenal and impressive. Students have responded enthusiastically to the new blended, s

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Wayne County Might Have to Admit It Can't Even Build a Jail

As Wayne County's overbudget tab for that new downtown prison gains additional commas, the idea of simply giving up has gained some traction. Turns out, there's already an empty prison over on Mound Road owned by the state. It might—might!—make more sense to stuff the prisoners in there rather than spend $300M to build a new jail in d

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Detroit

Solange: In the shadows but still thriving

The Michigan Chronicle
Solange: In the shadows but still thriving

 

 

Being the sister of a megastar recording artist (and actress) can’t be easy, specifically if you, too, are pursuing a care...

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The Star who tried to Molest Patti LaBelle

The Michigan Chronicle
The Star who tried to Molest Patti LaBelle

 

Patti LaBelle has had a wonderful career, one that spans five decades and has resulted in her being a legend, a superstar and, yes...

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Chicago

Obama On Fatherhood: 'It's the Best Job I've Got'

The Chicago Defender
Obama On Fatherhood: 'It's the Best Job I've Got'

President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got. Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way f...

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How Superman Saved A Small Illinois Town

The Chicago Defender

Today is the day many comic book fans have been waiting for. Man of Steel, the latest Superman movie, opens in theaters across the country. Much of th...

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Pittsburgh

Shale drillers shafting NAACP? Parker upset with lack of support

The New Pittsburgh Courier

 

CONNIE PARKER

 

by Christian Morrow

Courier Staff Writer

Back when steel ruled the local economy and Pittsburgh boast multiple corporate headquarters, th...

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WAMO100 announces new general manager

The New Pittsburgh Courier

GARY GUNTER

 

PITTSBURGH, PA--WAMO100, owned by Martz Communications Group, recently named Gary Gunter general manager of WAMO100.

Prior to this new appo...

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Atlanta

New Dads Learn That Their Lives are Forever Changed

The Atlanta Daily World
New Dads Learn That Their Lives are Forever Changed

First-time fathers experience many emotions: love, responsibility, protectiveness, and even fear. And whatever the father's

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B.J. Upton Bombs Help Snap Losing Streak

The Atlanta Daily World
B.J. Upton Bombs Help Snap Losing Streak

If there is something the Braves can find bigger than one game in a dramatic come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the San

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