Kevyn Orr

Detroit’s Retirees Vote to Accept Lower Pensions

City could emerge from bankruptcy by end of the year.
07/22/2014

Detroit Could Emerge From Bankruptcy by Summer

The emergency financial manager will leave by September.
02/26/2014
Nine-Year-Old “Police Chief” With Leukemia Dies

A 9-Year-Old Boy With Cancer Finds Encouragement in Detroit

Jayvon Felton was made police chief for a day.
02/03/2014

Michigan’s Governor Plans to Give $350 Million to Bankrupt Detroit

Many criticize the governor's plan as offering too little.
01/23/2014

Detroit Bankruptcy Judge Rejects Deal With Banks

Detroit is in the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history
01/16/2014
Kevin Orr, Detroit

Emergency Manager: Detroit Debt Deal Necessary

Kevyn Orr says the agreement will end the "sordid tale."
01/03/2014

Many in Detroit Irate Over Loss of Pension Benefits in Bankruptcy

Critics say the bankruptcy plan treats families harshly.
12/24/2013

Judge Allows Appeal in Detroit Bankruptcy Case

City is trying to restructure $18 billion in long-term debt.
12/17/2013

Stakes Now Even Higher for Detroit Retirees

Most retirees have a pension of less than $20,000 a year.
12/05/2013
The Motor City's Woes

A Look at the Next Steps in Detroit's Bankruptcy

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Judge: Detroit Eligible for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

The ruling came after a nine-day trial.
12/03/2013