Grosse Pointe, Detroit Schools Most Economically (and Racially) Segregated: Patch PM

DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

Grosse Pointe, Detroit Schools Most Economically Segregated in U.S.: Report

• Income segregation in the Detroit metropolitan area parallels racial segregation, according to “Fault Lines” report.

Fighting Highway Hijinks, State Posts Ugly M-22 Signs

• The theft of signs marking M-22, which snakes through some of Michigan’s most beautiful spots, has been an ongoing problem

Trump to Appeal to Black Voters in Detroit

• Donald Trump’s retooled campaign is visiting several urban cities to shake the label that he is racist.

Gold Star Parents Who Blasted Trump to be Honored in Dearborn

• The Arab American Civil Rights League will honor parents whose Army captain son was killed by a suicide bomber in Baghdad.

State Board Passes on ‘Little House’ Star Election Controversy

• Barring a successful repeal by Michigan Republicans, Suzanna Shkreli will replace Melissa Gilbert on 8th congressional district ballot.

Mastermind Behind $2.7M Detroit Schools Bribery Scheme Begs for Mercy

• Attorney argues Norman Shy deserves leniency, claims "character lapse" caused him to swindle Detroit Public Schools out of $2.7 million.

Also Worth a Read

• Appeals Court Overturns Convictions in Dearborn Family Dollar Store Killings
• Ford Recalls 90,500 Vehicles that Can Suddenly Stop in Traffic
• Sen. Peters to Ride Harley-Davidson Across Michigan
• 4,000 Michigan Alcohol Tests Incorrectly Analyzed: State Police
• Canton to Salute Olympic Gold Medalist Allison Schmitt
• Pet Groomer Shop Shutters After Rescue Dog Dies
• ‘Sick Pervert’ Who Masturbated at Store in U.S. Illegally: Sheriff
• Smash-and-Grab Suspect Surrenders, Bites Officer: Reports
• Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown Going On Now
• Elephants Who Changed Zoo Ethics Immortalized in 'Wanda and Winky' Book

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