Findings: 1 of 5 vacant buildings gushes with running water in Detroit
The city is woefully behind in shutting off water to thousands of vacant buildings – at a cost to all water users.
The sad demise of the Heidelberg Project’s ‘Clock House’ (photos)
The “Clock House” was the eighth house destroyed by an intentionally set fire since May 2.
Suspected fire atop Guardian Building was optical illusion, official says
Flames appeared to be leaping from the roof of the historic skyscraper in Detroit.
Book-Cadillac catches fire in downtown Detroit, forcing evacuation of 100s
Take a peek of today’s Book-Cadillac fire from inside the historic skyscraper.
Dec. 10, 1950: First African American is awarded Nobel Peace Prize
On this day in 1950, Detroit native Ralph J. Bunche became the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with Arabs and Jews in the Middle East.
Detroit rapper casual, cocky about brutal assault at Cobo (video)
“I’m a superstar around this bitch,” the rapper who got knocked out said.
Mysterious ‘blaze’ breaks out at Guardian Building – or did it?
County officials said they were unaware of a fire at the downtown building.
Dec. 9, 1962: Techno pioneer Juan Atkins was born in Detroit
On this day in 1962, Juan Atkins was born. Along with 2 friends, he will create the genre of music we now call “techno.”
Wow! Extreme skiing at Packard Plant, other Detroit landmarks (video)
The exquisitely shot video features extreme, stomach-churning skiing.
Police arrest dad whose sons, ages 1 & 4, were killed in arson blaze
Washington has been arrested on outstanding warrants unrelated to Friday’s arson.