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Detroit Prepares For Free Jazz Festival

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Published Aug. 31, 2010 at 12:03 p.m.

Organizers of the Detroit International Jazz Festival (DJF) unveiled a unique concept to share the 2010 festival with the world on DJFs Jazz Planet tv - an interactive web experience that will stream via the internet live and taped performances, news flashes, interviews and behind-the-scenes commentary throughout Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3 - 6 ...

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Corrections Dept: We're not recommending boot camp for Kilpatrick, but he does qualify

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Published June 10, 2010 at 1:44 p.m.

Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Groner has 30 days to decide whether to send former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to boot camp, or he could kill the debate by choosing not to decide at all ...

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Morning Prowl: Galarraga honored, Thomas operated on

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Published June 8, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.

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More photos » ... Paul Sancya - AP ... 8 days ago: ... Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga, left, smiles as he walks away from first base umpire Jim Joyce, right, who called Cleveland Indians' Jason Donald safe at first base in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Galarraga lost his bid for a perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning on the disputed call at first base. Detroit won 3-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ... Browse more photos » ... Wait, you

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Monday Notes: Jahvid Best Returns Kicks In Recent OTA

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Published June 7, 2010 at 12:58 p.m.

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More photos » ... Carlos Osorio - AP ... about 1 month ago: ... Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahvid Best runs downfield during rookie football mini-camp at the team's practice facility in Allen Park, Mich, Friday, April 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) ... Browse more photos » ... I really didn't think Jahvid Best would get too much work on returns just because of the injury concern associated with special teams, but lo and behold, he was taking back kickoffs at last Thursday's OTA.

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Lions Interested in Oshiomogho Atogwe, Not His Salary Demands

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Published June 4, 2010 at 12:33 p.m.

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The reason the Lions are not in the cards for free agent safety Oshiomogho Atogwe is because of how much money he is asking for. Atogwe's play on the field is something the Lions are most definitely interested in, because he would be the answer to the question of who is going to start at safety opposite Louis Delmas. So, while the Lions are "taking a hard look" at Atogwe, he isn't a realistic option at this point in time due to how much money he wants to be paid ... According to a league source,

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Detroit Children's Museum plans to reopen June 26

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Published June 3, 2010 at 2:07 p.m.

The Detroit Children's Museum, now under the management of the Detroit Science Center, plans to reopen with a free weekend and outdoor block party June 26-27 ...

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Certification has advantages in Detroit, Wayne County bidding

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Published May 23, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

For businesses in Detroit and Wayne County, the cost of participating in certification programs varies widely, but they bring advantages in bidding for government contracts ...

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Detroit City Council set to return budget to Bing

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Published May 21, 2010 at 4:45 p.m.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is expected to receive recommendations from City Council on his proposed budget ...

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Detroit Institute of Arts to pursue tax millage proposal

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Published May 19, 2010 at 3:03 p.m.

The Detroit Institute of Arts board of directors has authorized the museum to develop a property tax millage proposal to support its operation ...

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Pitcher-perfect

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Published May 17, 2010 at 11:58 a.m.

The word “pichet” is surfacing in American restaurants, more in Chicago and New York than in greater Detroit at present, although it appears in this month’s review of Tallulah, the new wine-bar restaurant in Birmingham ...

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