The Detroit City Council is debating a proposal by the Bing Administration to convert the city Health Department into a new health institute.

The Detroit City Council is analyzing the city budget proposed by Mayor Dave Bing.

Tony Molinaro handles public affairs for the Federal Aviation Administration. He tells WDET’s Travis Wright that $9.7 million in federal grants to Coleman A. Young International come with assurances that, in effect, protect the site from becoming anything but an airport.

Detroit Mayor Bing says operating City Airport is a luxury the city can no longer afford.

The Bing Administration is proposing sweeping budget cuts to help erase Detroit’s fiscal deficit.

On Wednesday, the Detroit City Council voted on a historic measure to rescue the city's finances. Council Member James Tate discusses why he voted for it and what he hopes will come from the decision.

WDET's Quinn Klinefelter gives an update on the Detroit City Council meeting happening tonight.

WDET's Laura Weber give us an overview of the State's Financial Review meeting that took place this afternoon.

Council Member Saunteel Jenkins joins WDET to speak about the ongoing financial review process.

Detroit is on the verge of having the state of Michigan take control of its finances.

The Detroit City Council has approved a request by the Bing Administration to borrow $137 million dollars to help the city remain afloat financially.

Saunteel Jenkins, of the Detroit City Council, speaks with WDET about her thoughts on the financial review process.

Detroit Council President pro-tem Gary Brown says the proposal is flawed, but has some merit.

Detroit's financial review team will have to explain to a judge why the consent agreement was crafted behind closed doors.

Officials in financially-troubled Detroit are weighing a deal that would give the state of Michigan significant control over the city.

Snyder administration to present details to Detroit officials Tuesday.

Mayor Bing vows to keep rec centers open in State of City address. Council President Pugh questions wisdom of that promise.

Mayor proposes to let southwest Detroit property owners buy vacant adjacent lots for $200.

Residents shared their concerns about the four proposed council district maps at Liberty Temple Baptist Church in northwest Detroit.

Detroit City Council President says he will not seek re-election to a second term in 2013.

Mayor says city won't run out of cash if council acts on his plan.

The Detroit City Council has rejected a proposal to cut its budget. Council voted six -to-two against trimming its budget by a third.

Mayor Dave Bing says he and other city officials do not want an Emergency Financial Manager in Detroit.

The Detroit City Council and Mayor Dave Bing met Tuesday to talk about the city's budget crisis.

Financial problems are taking center stage in both the city of Detroit and the city of Flint.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says the city could run out of money by April. Reaction to his plans for addressing the fiscal crisis is far from resounding.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing wants police and fire unions to take the same 10 percent pay cut that other city unions accepted, but says layoffs would leave the city vulnerable to crime.

A new report compiled by the consulting firm Ernst and Young says the city could run out of money by April unless drastic action is taken soon.

City Council President Charles Pugh may propose amendment to reduce number of council members.

Voters in Detroit approved Proposal C on Tuesday, which authorizes sweeping changes in the city charter.

Charter Revision Commission chairperson says ads do not violate laws against using public funds to encourage "yes" vote.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and the City Council are weighing whether to allow bus mechanics to forego furlough days if it will help end delays in bus service.

Weeks after the Detroit City Council heard from members of the public outraged that people often had to wait hours for a city bus – the union in charge of bus mechanics says little has changed.

Unions representing Detroit bus workers pledge to meet with the Bing Administration this week to discuss how to increase pick-up times on city bus routes. City officials have been flooded with complaints in recent weeks about lengthy delays in bus service.

Detroit’s city buses have been taking hours longer to reach stops than in years past and some residents complain the delays are putting people at risk. Often children have to wait longer going to-and-from school, elderly people are forced to wait until darkness falls before being picked-up. The Detroit City Council held a public hearing on the slowdowns today.

WDET's Pat Batcheller speaks with Charter Revision Commission Chair Jenice Mitchell Ford about the proposed changes, which will appear on November 8th ballot.

Recent outbreak of violene may be one topic. Will web forum help?

Saunteel Jenkins founded anti-violence campaign in honor of her brother.

Detroit Police say more officers could be on the street overnights in response to this past weekend’s string of shootings. WDET asks community leaders what they will do, outside of their official or professional capacities, to address violence in the city.

The Detroit City Council has restored $25 million in funding to the city’s budget. Council had cut $50 million from the city budget initially proposed by Mayor Dave Bing, then rejected an amendment from the Mayor to restore $30 million in funding.

Sources in city government say the Detroit City Council will hold a special adjourned session Thursday to consider a new budget amendment from Mayor Dave Bing. Government officials speaking on condition of anonymity say Mayor Bing has presented the City Council with an amendment that would restore $25 million to the city budget.

The Detroit City Council plans to vote this week on a compromise budget amendment proposed by Mayor Dave Bing. The amendment restores 30 million dollars in funding that Council eliminated when it trimmed an overall 50 million dollars from the budget.

The Detroit City Council plans to vote this week on a compromise budget amendment proposed by Mayor Dave Bing. The amendment restores 30 million dollars in funding that Council eliminated when it trimmed an overall 50 million dollars from the budget.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says a vote by the City Council to reinstate the city budget Council Members approved will make the Motor City less attractive - and less safe.