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Trio of arsons leaves Detroit’s east side without fire protection, exposes new dangers

By Steve Neavling on March 30, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Crime & Fire, Emergency Manager, Fire, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

“It’s a very dangerous situation,” said Dan McNamara, president of the firefighters’ union.

Influential Republican: Public schools turning children gay; better off being homeschooled

By Steve Neavling on March 28, 2013   Government, posts, State of Michigan  

Influential Republican: Public schools turning children gay; better off being homeschooled

“Or, you can wait until one day, your child comes home and says, ‘Mom, I think I’m homosexual,'” the post reads.

Ex-Pontiac City Councilman convicted of bribery in latest Metro Detroit corruption case

By Steve Neavling on March 27, 2013   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Ex-Pontiac City Councilman convicted of bribery in latest Metro Detroit corruption case

Former longterm Pontiac City Councilman Everett Seay faces nearly four years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery in federal court Tuesday.

Lens on Detroit: 6 murals with positives messages of hope, perseverance

By Steve Neavling on March 26, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Lens On Detroit, posts  

Lens on Detroit: 6 murals with positives messages of hope, perseverance

Take a tour of 7 positive murals in Detroit.

Before turning tricks with strangers in an overgrown lot in Detroit, she wanted so much more

By Steve Neavling on March 25, 2013   posts  

Before turning tricks with strangers in an overgrown lot in Detroit, she wanted so much more

She wanted to be a mom and teacher. Now she walks around in a short black skirt, shivering with her arms folded around a light jean jacket.

MUCKRAKING ALERT: Detroit spent $45 million on sidewalk ramps to nowhere while sinking into debt

By Steve Neavling on March 19, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Government, Investigations, posts  

MUCKRAKING ALERT: Detroit spent $45 million on sidewalk ramps to nowhere while sinking into debt

The city can’t afford emergency services but installed 27,000 curb ramps, many of which are on impassable sidewalks.

Prosecutor: Lansing demonstrator was lawfully defending himself when he attacked Fox News reporter

By Steve Neavling on March 18, 2013   Crime & Fire, Police, posts, State of Michigan  

Prosecutor: Lansing demonstrator was lawfully defending himself when he attacked Fox News reporter

The prosecutor made clear that Fox News heavily edited the video to deceive the public.

5 daunting challenges that may surprise Detroit’s new emergency manager

By Steve Neavling on March 18, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Mayor's Office, posts, State of Michigan  

5 daunting challenges that may surprise Detroit’s new emergency manager

Detroit’s new emergency manager will face some enormous obstacles.

Is Detroit’s new emergency manager a Democrat? Let’s follow the cash

By Steve Neavling on March 14, 2013   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, posts, State of Michigan  

Is Detroit’s new emergency manager a Democrat? Let’s follow the cash

Kevyn Orr once hosted an extravagant 80th birthday celebration for Democratic U.S. Rep. John Conyers.

Detroiters pledge uprising during state takeover: ‘Make sure you are prepared and you will survive’

By Steve Neavling on March 13, 2013   City Council, City Government, Government, posts, State of Michigan  

Detroiters pledge uprising during state takeover: ‘Make sure you are prepared and you will survive’

EM opponents warned residents to stock up on bottles of water and canned goods because of an impending revolt.

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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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