“I placed the sign on the overpass, the gateway to Detroit, the heart of a once booming industrial America, full of capitalist promise and hope,” the alleged artist wrote.
City officials confirmed today that the final paperwork is nearly complete to allow the slumlord, Ralph Sachs, to proceed with demolition
His campaign team is distancing the sheriff from the media and controlling the message through social media, such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The usually cheerful, wisecracking Fox 2 News reporter broke down recently during a wideranging interview.
In just six months, Detroiters will select the top two mayoral candidates during the nonpartisan primary.
Crews recently wiped out a 10-block area that included decaying buildings, thick overgrowth and discarded tires and needles.
“You wanna go right now?” the lawyer asked, pointing his finger at the much-taller, unfazed reporter. “You wanna challenge me? You piece of garbage.”
The cost to demolish six houses, level trees, till the land and clean up discarded tires and trash: just $200,000.
Don’t miss a word of Mayor Bing’s speech.
Explore the mysterious project that leveled 12 blocks on the city’s east side.