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Virtually all-white ad, ‘See Detroit Like We Do,’ raises eyebrows

By Steve Neavling on July 23, 2017   Headline, Mayor's Office  

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

By Steve Neavling on June 28, 2017   Buildings, Headline, Mayor's Office  

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

By Steve Neavling on June 22, 2017   City Government, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office  

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

By Steve Neavling on June 20, 2017   City Council, Government, Headline, Pistons, Sports  

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

By Steve Neavling on June 20, 2017   City Council, Government, Headline, Pistons, Sports  

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

By Steve Neavling on June 19, 2017   Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, Politics  

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

By Steve Neavling on June 16, 2017   Headline, Mayor's Office, Police, posts  

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

By Steve Neavling on April 20, 2017   City Government, Headline  

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

By Steve Neavling on March 28, 2017   Headline, Mayor's Office, posts  

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

By Steve Neavling on March 28, 2017   Headline, Mayor's Office, Police, posts  

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?

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Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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