Virtually all-white ad, ‘See Detroit Like We Do,’ raises eyebrows
Many black and Latino residents are asking billionaire Dan Gilbert and his company today, “Is this really how you see Detroit?”
Lawsuit: Duggan conspired with school board to prevent public Pistons vote
A federal lawsuit claims Mayor Duggan conspired with the school board to deprive residents of the right to vote on whether billionaire Pistons owner Tom Gores should receive more than $55 million in public financing.
Mayor Duggan’s demolition program returns $6.4M for improper expenses
A state investigation that revealed inappropriate, if not illegal, expenses will cost Detroit $6.4 million as a federal grand jury probe continues.
Detroit City Council approves $34.5M subsidy to billionaire Pistons owner
Without public discourse, city council voted 7-2 to dish out $34.5 million to the Pistons.
City council violates state law ahead of vote on $34.5M Pistons subsidy
Before voting publicly on giving $34.5 million to billionaire Tom Gores, council members already assured the Pistons team owner they would get the money – a violation of state law.
Coleman Young II calls for special prosecutor to probe Duggan’s demo program
Sen. Coleman Young II called for a special prosecutor today to investigate Mayor Duggan’s demolition program after Motor City Muckraker revealed last week that the U.S. Attorney’s Office leaked favorable information about Duggan to the media.
US attorney’s office leaks favorable grand jury information about Mayor Duggan
Any reporter who regularly covers federal courts will tell you it’s incredibly rare for the U.S. attorney’s office to reveal information about a grand jury investigation.
160 marijuana dispensaries go up in smoke in Detroit over ordinance
Detroit has decimated its once-blossoming medicinal cannabis industry, leaving patients with far fewer choices.
Mayor Duggan hires popular local journalist to tell stories of Detroiters
Aaron Foley will write stories about Detroiters who are often ignored by the mainstream media.
15-year felony raises questions about Mayor Duggan’s anti-graffiti crusade
The crackdown has led to a reduction of illegal graffiti, but at what price?