mayor

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's new book. Meet a post-ironic candidate for Grand Rapids Mayor. As part of IPR's Stories That Heal, we heard about Diana Priest's journey with loss. And, a conversation with the owner of a new witchcraft-themed bar in Hamtramck.

Grand Rapids voters will be electing their first new mayor in more than 10 years, and the primary is a week from tomorrow. Current Mayor George Heartwell…

In what officials call an effort towards greater transparency, the city of Detroit launched a website that offers access to many government documents that…

There seems to be little doubt that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is making his mark.His bulldog nature and savvy political instincts have combined to make…

In 2000, John Hieftje began his tenure as mayor of Ann Arbor, and every two years after that, Hiefjte won reelection with numbers reflecting strong…

He has been an assistant prosecutor, Wayne County Deputy Executive under Edward McNamara, and the CEO of the Detroit Medical Center.Today, Mike Duggan is…

Eight Michigan mayors are urging the state Legislature to reject a measure that would make it easier for people to buy handguns.The coalition of mayors…

I went to see Detroit Mayor Dave Bing yesterday afternoon to discuss the state of his city. It’s been a bruising few weeks for Detroit. The census showed…

Our Midwest reporting project Changing Gears is looking at the role of leadership this week. Yesterday, we heard about Detroit Mayor Dave Bing determined…

We are living in interesting times. Yesterday, the Detroit Lions won their second game in a row, and their first game on the road since what seems like…