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Home»Entries posted by Steve Neavling (Page 136)

Dec. 1, 1937: DPS’ first African-American general superindent is born

By Steve Neavling on December 1, 2013   On This Day  

Dec. 1, 1937: DPS’ first African-American general superindent is born

Arthur Jefferson was only 36 when he became general superintendent of Detroit Public Schools.

Detroit rappers take credit for brutal assault, robbery of Doughboyz star

By Steve Neavling on December 1, 2013   Art & Entertainment, Crime & Fire, Culture, Headline, Police, posts  

Detroit rappers take credit for brutal assault, robbery of Doughboyz star

Fans pledge retaliation, stoking fears of another rivalry between east-side and west-side rappers.

Nov. 29, 1997: Coleman A. Young, Detroit's first black mayor, dies

By Steve Neavling on November 29, 2013   On This Day  

Nov. 29, 1997: Coleman A. Young, Detroit's first black mayor, dies

The service was held at Greater Grace Temple.

Bloodshed feared after Detroit rapper beat unconscious (video)

By Steve Neavling on November 29, 2013   Art & Entertainment, Crime & Fire, Culture, Featured Stories, Police, posts  

Bloodshed feared after Detroit rapper beat unconscious (video)

Wednesday’s attack triggered unusually candid social media comments about retaliation.

Thanksgiving blaze destroys 4th Heidelberg Project house in 2 months

By Steve Neavling on November 28, 2013   Art & Entertainment, Crime & Fire, Culture, Fire, Headline, posts  

Thanksgiving blaze destroys 4th Heidelberg Project house in 2 months

An arsonist was seen running from the burning home on Detroit’s east side.

5 Grosse Pointe Park cops suspended in wake of video scandal

By Steve Neavling on November 27, 2013   Headline, posts  

5 Grosse Pointe Park cops suspended in wake of video scandal

But Grosse Pointe Park police won’t divulge the lengths of the suspensions.

Grosse Pointe Park to reveal results of video scandal investigation

By Steve Neavling on November 27, 2013   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police, posts  

Grosse Pointe Park to reveal results of video scandal investigation

City officials are expected to announce whether the officers who circulated the videos will be disciplined.

What houses are left at the Heidelberg Project? Take a look (photos)

By Steve Neavling on November 26, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Culture, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Life in Detroit, Photo Gallery, posts  

What houses are left at the Heidelberg Project? Take a look (photos)

Heidelberg Project creator Tyree Guyton wanted to brighten up the blight.

2 people shot during Detroit Craigslist robbery over PlayStation game

By Steve Neavling on November 26, 2013   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police, posts  

2 people shot during Detroit Craigslist robbery over PlayStation game

The Craigslist Robbery ended with two people being shot.

Detroit Bus Co. offers $12 rides to airport for Thanksgiving travelers

By Steve Neavling on November 25, 2013   Featured Stories, Life in Detroit, posts  

Detroit Bus Co. offers $12 rides to airport for Thanksgiving travelers

It sure beats the price of a cab or parking your car at the airport for a few days.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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