Demo begins on storied high-rises at Brewster-Douglass housing projects
Brewster-Douglass is considered the nation’s first publicly funded housing project for black people when it was built in the 1930s.
Detroit firefighters battle large Palmer Park mansion fire
At 11 p.m., firefighters were inside the mansion attacking the flames.
Shinola clock in Detroit already defaced with graffiti
The Midtown clock is one of four erected in Detroit on Friday to promote Shinola’s brand.
Heidelberg Project had surveillance cameras at time of arson, organizers say
The Heidelberg Project raised more than $50,000 late last year for security.
Banksy mural for sale! Detroit gallery offers up rare find
Volunteers at 555 Gallery and Studios want to use the money to offer more space and resources for artists.
Arsonist burns down iconic Party Animal House at Heidelberg Project
The house was the sixth to burn down at the world-famous art installation since November.
Did Detroit police miss opportunity to prevent apartment arson that injured 4?
Two men suspected of raping a 19-year-old woman at the Jason Manor Apartments before the party are in custody.
Mar. 6, 1863: Race riot breaks out, killing at least 2 and injuring dozens
Occurring during the days of the American Civil War, the set of disturbances will be reported by the Detroit Free Press as “the bloodiest day that ever dawned upon Detroit.”
Arson suspected in Detroit apartment blaze as officials search for bodies
Investigators are trying to determine whether the fire was related to a ruckus party and alleged gang rape.
People missing, injured in ferocious apartment blaze in Detroit
It’s unclear how many people were injured or killed in the fire, but authorities at the scene said up to 10 people are still missing.