Firefighter: As local hero put to rest today, we are reminded of dangers of saving lives
We kiss our families goodbye and we drive off to the fire house, knowing we may never kiss them again. We know it, but we do not think about it.
T-shirts sold to raise money for family of fallen Westland firefighter
The Wayne-Westland firefighter was fighting a blaze at a strip mall in Westland on Wednesday when the building crashed down on him and four other firefighters.
Red Wings enter Game 7 of playoffs with “championship blood;” never count Detroit out
What’s championship blood? It’s not just the winning experience, or banner after banner hanging downtown. It’s a story of 22 years, of 87 years, of 11 championship years, all of which are used to maximum value.
Evenly-matched Red Wings game could go either way
For what could be the last time, the Detroit Red Wings are playing at home tonight. Wednesday’s Game 5 ended in defeat, putting the Red Wings in a 3-2 hole within a best-of-seven series. Detroit’s season continues with a win tonight, and ends with a loss. In one sense, it’s as simple as that. In […]
Nation of Islam leader explores investing in Detroit properties to help in revitalization
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan may play a key role in Detroit’s turnaround as he plans to visit the city next week and search for properties to potentially buy.
Mayor Bing’s chance to spread good news goes up in flames – literally
In a city as broke as Detroit, it’s not often that Mayor Dave Bing has good news to report.
Gov. Snyder stands behind Treasurer Dillon after drinking problem exposed
People close to the treasurer said his drinking was impacting his performance at work and taking a toll on his health.
State Treasurer Andy Dillon checked into treatment center for quiet battle with alcohol
The 52-year-old Democrat spent about five days at Brighton Hospital, an addiction treatment center, in early January after several years of heavy drinking,
Cemetery Disgrace: City of Detroit neglects burial ground as gravestones stolen, vandalized
From the street, Forest Hill Cemetery looks like an overgrown vacant lot with a collapsing fence surrounded by garbage.
Motor City Muckraker revamps website for increased coverage of Detroit’s financial emergency
Almost a year ago, we launched Motor City Muckraker to serve as an independent watchdog in a city where corruption, inequality, poverty and poor services have taken an immeasurable toll on many of Detroit’s 700,000 residents.