Larry Alexander

I was simply amazed; in my 20-plus years as a funeral home director, I have never seen workers come out read more

I was simply amazed; in my 20-plus years as a funeral home director, I have never seen workers come out in force in a display of respect as I had here today. There were state highway department workers at every intersection on the way to the cemetery and about 40 to 50 state trucks on hand. The Illinois Department of Transportation takes care of its own. It was very impressive.

It showed the national spotlight that Detroit has the wherewithal to pull off a major national event. It also changes read more

It showed the national spotlight that Detroit has the wherewithal to pull off a major national event. It also changes the conversation about Detroit.

We could be on scene and see someone mistreat an animal and we couldn't arrest them.

We could be on scene and see someone mistreat an animal and we couldn't arrest them.

The perception is all we are is smokestacks and empty buildings. It's an opportunity to let the world see what's read more

The perception is all we are is smokestacks and empty buildings. It's an opportunity to let the world see what's happening here.

The mood in Comerica Park, downtown Detroit and around the region during All-Star Week was electrifying, and our residents were read more

The mood in Comerica Park, downtown Detroit and around the region during All-Star Week was electrifying, and our residents were welcoming, happy and proud of metro Detroit as their hometown.