The mayor said he expects the state of Michigan to pay off the debt of Detroit Public Schools, which has increased to $238 million from $169 million last year. Duggan said he wants the district next year to return to local control after several years under a state emergency manager.
Newark Runway Reopens. The lights are on, the stripes are painted and Newark International Airport's longest runway is again ferrying planes. The $8.5 million project required the airport to pare traffic by 62 planes a day and called for a fleet of 160 trucks to chug more than 100,000 tons of asphalt from Rockway Township to the site.
Locals also like to book rooms at Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport, Courtyard Newark Elizabeth, and the 3.5-star Hilton Newark Penn Station. Travelers on the hunt for good deals in the Newark area can start with the 3.5-star Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, a popular choice with bargain shoppers.Hampton Inn Newark Airport, Ramada East Orange, and the 3.5-star DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport have also been flagged as great values.ravelers on the hunt for good deals in the Newark area can start with the 3.5-star Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, a popular choice with bargain shoppers. Hampton Inn Newark Airport, Ramada East Orange, and the 3.5-star DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport have also been flagged as great values.