Wurlitzer still crumbling, but Mayor Duggan helps coffee shop with water
A judge and attorney who own the dilapidated Wurlitzer high-rise continue to defy orders to remove shedding bricks and masonry.
Comet Bar, a Cass Corridor staple, closing in shadow of Red Wings arena
There are few establishments left between Midtown and downtown with as much character, earnestness and hometown flavor.
Cadieux Cafe, a former speakeasy, serves up great live shows, Belgian beers
Cadieux Cafe – the heart of the old Belgian east-side – hosted live performances from local favorites King Eddie, Cosmic Light Shapes and Moon Lake.
Wayne County begins foreclosure process on a whopping 80,000 properties
One of every five Detroit properties in Detroit are in the process of foreclosure under an unprecedented effort by Wayne County to take possession of every property that is three or more years behind in taxes.
Detroit demands $12,000-plus for e-mails between Mayor Duggan & EM Orr
This is the third time in two months that the Duggan administration has demanded that we pay thousands of dollars for public records. One bill was $42,000.
Up Close: M-1 Rail begins taking shape in downtown Detroit
Woodward Avenue is unrecognizable in some areas as crews begin laying rails for Detroit’s M-1 streetcars.
Mayor Duggan secretly worked with EM to abolish state-mandated transparency law
This isn’t about the effectiveness of a city ordinance or emergency management. It’s about a mayor intentionally misleading the public.
Help on way for downtown coffee shop forced to use water from hydrant
A crew on Wednesday will begin removing bricks and masonry that are hanging loosely from the Wurlitzer high-rise next door on Broadway Street.
Bloody union battles taught lessons that resonate today
These days, few people remember the bloody battles that the UAW fought to receive recognition.
Man offers to trade Detroit home for new iPhone 6 or iPad
But there is no app to fix the brick house on the city’s east side.