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Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig was swarmed by protesters at his campaign launch at Belle Isle.
Soul songstress Anita Baker has been doing great performing a residency at The Venetian in Las Vegas, but our readers were most interested in the details about her first Detroit show since 1995. Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig was also in the news after a court ruled that he cannot appear on the Republican gubernatorial primary ballot due to an issue with the signatures his campaign collected.
But our readers were most interested in the devastating fire that destroyed one of Detroit's favorite restaurants, Traffic Jam & Snug.
All of that and a little bit more. Here are the top stories of the week:
10. "Gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson failed to qualify for the ballot, appellate court rules"
9. "Vernors is releasing a limited-edition black cherry flavor this summer"
8. "Pro-Israel PAC spends big money in campaign to unseat Tlaib in congressional race"
7. "Audio: Mayor Fouts allegedly mocks person with disabilities in latest leaked recording"
6. "Man found crushed to death inside an abandoned funeral home in Flint"
5. "Jeeter cannabis expands into Michigan with infused pre-rolls"
4. "James Craig cannot appear on the ballot in Michigan’s gubernatorial election, court rules"
3. "Detroit’s African World Festival returns to Hart Plaza this year"
2. "Anita Baker announces Detroit show at Little Caesars Arena on Twitter"
1. "Detroit’s Traffic Jam & Snug restaurant damaged in fire"
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