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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?

Protesters to target Warren Mayor Fouts and his business ties Tuesday

By Steve Neavling on March 27, 2017   City Government, Headline  

Protesters to target Warren Mayor Fouts and his business ties Tuesday

Protesters said no one should lead a city after mocking older women, people with disabilities and African Americans.

Commission rejects 6 petitions to recall Warren Mayor Jim Fouts

By Steve Neavling on March 27, 2017   City Government, Headline  

Commission rejects 6 petitions to recall Warren Mayor Jim Fouts

All six recall petitions filed against Warren Mayor Jim Fouts have been rejected.

50 photos showing the dangers of Detroit’s pervasive dead trees

By Steve Neavling on March 23, 2017   City Government, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery  

50 photos showing the dangers of Detroit’s pervasive dead trees

Tens of thousands of dead and dying trees in Detroit are in danger of falling on houses, cars, streets, power lines and garages.

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Steve Neavling

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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