Detroit/ Community & Society
Published on March 12, 2020
Top Detroit news: Woman, son enter pleas in 2016 murder; hit-and-run suspect sought; morePhoto: Michael Kumm/Flickr

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Biden threatens to slap voter; media praises his 'civility' 

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden this week used an expletive against a construction worker and threatened to slap him. At ABC News, Chief Political Analyst Matthew Dowd called Biden's behavior a "net plus" for the former vice president's campaign.

Read the full story on Washington Examiner.

Woman, son enter pleas to charges in 2016 murder 

Four years after the body of a Farmington Hills man was found in the trunk of a burning car in Detroit, his wife and her son have pleaded to charges in his death. Sentencing is scheduled for March 24.

Read the full story on www.theoaklandpress.com.

How Detroit’s restaurant and hospitality industry is preparing for coronavirus

With big events like the North American International Auto Show on the horizon, Detroit restaurants and entertainment venues are taking extra steps to reassure customers and staff.

Read the full story on Eater Detroit.

Downriver American Legion to offer veterans free rides to medical center

The Downriver American Legion soon will offer a new service to local veterans — free weekly bus rides to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit.

Read the full story on www.thenewsherald.com.

Police release video of hit-and-run, ask for help identifying driver

Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify a male suspect wanted in connection with a critical hit-and-run. It happened on March 1 at approximately 1:15 a.m. on West McNichols Road and Stahelin Avenue. 

Read the full story on CBS Detroit.


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