Grosse Pointe Shores councilman mocks sexual assault victims – again
At least one group is calling for the resignation of Grosse Pointe Shores Councilman Matt Seely, who mocked sexual assault victims – again – on a pro-Trump social media page.…
How Detroit’s Catholic media concealed sex abuse scandal
The Archdiocese of Detroit was aware of horrific cases of sexual abuse by priests – and did nothing. Here's how the archdiocese's newspaper played a role in the cloak of silence, and what happened when one editor spoke out.…
Ambassador Bridge president attends $100,000-a-seat fundraiser for Trump, lobbying against a rival span
The owners of the Ambassador Bridge are lobbying President Trump to strike down an Obama-era provision that enables Canada to build a rival span without using U.S. steel.…
End of an Era: World-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit is being demolished today
Detroit’s Kronk Gym, the storied and world-renowned boxing powerhouse that produced more than 30 world champions, most notably Tommy Hearns, is being demolished today after it was gutted by two suspicious fires in the past year.…
‘Detroit, A Herstory’ is a powerful, captivating children’s book
“Rosie, A Detroit Herstory” offers an inspiring lesson to children about the profound role women can play with hard work and determination. …
Scoop: Feds investigate link between fires and Mayor Duggan’s demolition program
The two-pronged investigation involves city of Detroit officials and demolition contractors.…
Part 1: Sheriff Napoleon is one of state’s most brazen campaign finance scofflaws
Part 1 of an ongoing series about political donations: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon was elected to enforce the law, but when it comes to raising money for political office, he is among the most brazen scofflaws in the state.…
Detroit firefighter found shot to death inside his new west side home
The firefighter's car was missing, and his home was ransacked.…
Fouts mum on using n-word, Heidelberg Project, Detroit towing, Schuette: Your Friday morning briefing
Your Friday morning briefing: Mayor Fouts was asked under oath if he was the offensive voice behind recordings first published by Motor City Muckraker. The Heidelberg Project has new plans. Detroit police get into the towing business. And gubernatorial candidate Bill Schuette gets the cold shoulder from some fellow Republicans.…
Toxic water in Detroit’s schools, fighting Schuette endorsement, legalized pot: Your Thursday morning briefing
Your Thursday morning briefing: More than half of Detroit's public schools now have dangerous levels of lead and copper. Schuette endorsement causes backlash. Legalized pot won't protect your job.…
$2M bond over misdemeanor, Mayor Fouts on traffic, opera founder dies: Your Wednesday morning briefing
Your Wednesday morning briefing: Warren Mayor Fouts wants emergency declared over traffic snarls; a Michigan man charged with a misdemeanor is jailed on a whopping $2 million bond; and the founder of the Michigan Opera Theatre dies.…
