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Mosque Construction Back In Court As Residents Sue City: Patch PM

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METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

Sterling Heights Residents Sue City Over Mosque Settlement

  • Lawsuit claims settlement with the Justice Department and American Islamic Community Center favored Muslims.

Convicted Killer McClanahan To Spend The Rest Of His Life In Prison

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  • Jessica White, 21, was killed in late April 2016.

Unfunded Pension Liabilities: Bond Sale Helps City Avoid 'Fiscal Calamity'

  • Bond sale will help fund the city's legacy pension and health care costs.

Teacher Of The Year: Kristy Pierce Earns Top Honor, Vehicle Lease

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  • District receives a record number of nominations for teacher of the year.

Dearborn Ranked As One of America's Top 'Overlooked Dream Cities'

  • Affordability, low crime rates, walkability, and amenities were among the criteria used to select Dearborn.

Get Naked In Detroit To Save Russell Artists’ Enclave

  • Uninhibited Detroit residents are asked to donate a few bucks to save Russell Industrial Center, cited for multiple city code violations.

Powerful Winter Storm Cancels Departures At Detroit Airport

  • If you’re planning to fly out of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport to points east, check your flight schedule before you leave home.

Flint Water Crisis: Judge Orders Apology From Former Health Official

  • Corrine Miller, who avoided felony charges in a plea deal, knew of the deadly Legionnaire’s epidemic but said nothing, a prosecutor said.

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Pi Day 2017 Deals On Pizza And Pies In Metro Detroit (Updated List)

  • For $3.14 — get it, 3.14 is Pi, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter — you can get some great deals on Tuesday, March 14.

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