Sources: Barren Out As Detroit Police Chief, Warren Evans Takes Over On Monday

File - In this photo Chief James Barren addresses media at an Angels Night press conference in October, 2008  (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us Detroit)

DETROIT -- Detroit Police Chief James Barren was relieved of duty Friday afternoon. Sources told Tell Us Detroit that Mayor Dave Bing will replace him on Monday with current Wayne County Sherriff Warren Evens.

The Detroit Police Department had no comment on the situation. However, Mayor Bing's Communications Director, Karen Dumas, while not confirming the reports, stated, "He is still the police chief."

The move may have been a result of the department's slow and inadequate response to the shooting of seven teens on Detroit's westside Tuesday morning, along with the department underreporting the number of homicides in the city during 2008.   More
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Comerica Cityfest Turns 21 and is Ready to Party Fourth of July Weekend 2009



DETROIT – Comerica Cityfest 2009, formerly Tastefest, is setting the stage to deliver a festival that’s as big and bangin’ as ever, with the best tunes and tastes in Detroit from Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5. The five-day, FREE event is turning 21 this year and is of age to party for a great cause, raising funds for the development and beautification of Detroit’s Historic New Center.  More

Controversial Talk Show Host Charges Political Candidates $1000 For Access To Her Television Program

DETROIT - One of Detroit’s best-known media personalities, Mildred Gaddis has railed against the “pay-to-play” approach that’s already corrupted city government. But has she been caught using the same tactic herself? WXYZ-TV chief investigative reporter Steve Wilson broke this story earlier on Action News, and it’s fast become the talk of the town among those who have an interest in Detroit politics and the current race for city council.

What’s the fuss? A weekly TV show on another station, and how it’s well-known host has chosen which candidates to feature.

Wilson asked Gaddis to explain why a candidate for city council has to pay $1000 to get access to be interviewed by you on what looks like a news program, a public affairs program. Mildred Gaddis replied, It’s not a public affairs program!

Gaddis stated, "There is nothing illegal about that. There is nothing unethical about that."

But Wilson points out, it’s both illegal and unethical as she ultimately acknowledged in an hour-long interview. The thousand-dollar “package” she offered some, but not all the council candidates, included:   More

“PONTIAC LIVE” SUMMER CONCERT SERIES; ANNOUNCES WORLD CLASS SCHEDULE

Frankie Beverly and Maze, Al Jarreau and Chaka Khan Among Growing List of Headliners to Perform at Revamped Phoenix Amphitheater

PONTIAC, Mich – Nationally known recording artists will make Downtown Pontiac come alive this summer with the launch of Pontiac Live, a world class lineup of summer concerts at the Phoenix Amphitheater.

Born out of the Pontiac Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Pontiac Live was established to showcase downtown Pontiac as an entertainment destination location.   More

CHRYSLER JEEP SUPERSTORES DETROIT APBA GOLD CUP RUNNING ON THE DETROIT RIVER JULY 10-12, 2009

DETROIT, Mich. June 10, 2009 – The Detroit River turns into the “Super Bowl” of powerboat racing with the 2009 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup races July 10-12, 2009 featuring unlimited hydroplane boats with 3,000 horsepower engines hitting 200 miles-per-hour and covering a football field in less than a second.

The 2009 event weekend will be an unprecedented and historic second 100th running of the APBA Gold Cup race. The 2008 Gold Cup was not completed due to inclement weather and a spectacular crash.  More

Mayor Dave Bing Debuts New Television Show “From the Mayor’s Office”
First Show Will Reflect Mayor’s First 50 Days In Office

Detroit – Mayor Dave Bing will debut a new television show, “From the Mayor’s Office” will debut on Tuesday, June 30 on the City of Detroit’s government access station, Channel 10. “This is a perfect opportunity for citizens in Detroit to receive a new, fresh view of city government,” said Mayor Bing.

In an effort to keep Detroiters abreast of key issues, “From the Mayor’s Office” will highlight major activities, accomplishments and department updates in the City of Detroit on a monthly basis.   More

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