Nonprofit plans to build surreal, eco-friendly classroom in Detroit
The classroom will be built out of a used shipping container with a rain garden and alternative energy sources.
New website offers objective news, views on marijuana in Michigan
More than a dozen writers will evaluate dispensaries, co-ops, caregivers and others who provide marijuana to patients, in addition to reporting on pot news.
Wayne State University offers class on Detroit’s ‘historic comeback’
The guest lecturers will include Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr, former Councilman Kenneth Cockerel Jr. and others.
Shinola expands in Detroit with leather manufacturing, second watch assembly line
Two years ago, Shinola had just six employees. Today it has 247, most of whom are in Detroit.
Baltimore artist, lecturer gets rude welcome to Detroit
Owen shook off his frustrations and painted a beautiful mural atop a Grand River building that depicts over-sized hand shadows that spell out “LOVE.”
Federal investigators captured video of latest arson at Heidelberg Project
Although the nonprofit said its lone camera was destroyed in an arson, investigators set up hidden surveillance at the outdoor art project.
23 images of downtown Detroit’s mural-splashed parking garage
“The Z” is a behemoth, mural-splashed, 10-floor parking garage that can accommodate 1,300 vehicles in downtown Detroit.
Free Press’ Stephen Henderson wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary on Detroit
Henderson’s commentary was compassionate and insightful but held no punches when it came to calling out inadequate leadership in the city where he grew up.
9 ways scrappers are destroying Detroit area
Scavengers are wreaking havoc for a small treasure of scrap metal.
How Gov. Snyder henchman became influential figure in Detroit’s bankruptcy
Bill Nowling, who has attacked affirmative action, labor unions, gay marriage and the ‘liberal media,’ has far more power than a typical spokesman.