Detroit was a city at a crossroads in the 1990s — grappling with declining population, high crime rates — and a dominance in ...

The Detroit City Council President submitted 1,200 signatures, double the requirement. "We need a mayor that will go above and beyond," she said.

Dennis Archer Jr. is still considering running for Detroit mayor later this year but said this week he has not yet made a final decision. “There are a lot of things to think about before making ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The American Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western Michigan University alumnus and former trustee Dennis W. Archer. Gathering in San Francisco for its annual meeting ...

The former mayor of Detroit also served as a Michigan Supreme Court justice. Archer also has served as president of the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association.

In 1994, Mayor Dennis Archer took the reins of the city, working to improve Detroit's image and safety. His approach marked a shift from Young's unapologetic, hard-nose leadership to a more ...