Abandoned Packard Plant sells for surprising $6 million
The symbol of Detroit’s industrial decline attracted 111 bids from around the world.
Packard Plant bids reach $225,000 as auction ends today
Whoever buys the lawless wasteland will incur hefty costs for a property that is constantly on fire and crumbling.
Top Bing official resigns over EM’s lack of transparency
Andre DuPerry said he could no longer work with Orr and his staff because they routinely steamrolled the competitive bidding process and operated in the dark.
Saving Tiger Stadium site is subject of new documentary
“Stealing Home” premiers tonight at 7 at the Detroit Historical Museum.
Firefighters find eerie cache of guns, pipe bombs, swords
Neighbors were evacuated while a state police bomb squad was called to remove the weapons.
Ex-Deputy Chief to DPD: Release public info!
Detroit police are violating the law by denying public information to Motor City Muckraker, said Jamie Fields, an attorney and retired DPD deputy chief.
FBI: DPS official accused of stealing millions from kids
Agents swarmed the home and business of Carolyn Darden, who served as the district’s director of grants – a position that would have given her access to tens of millions of dollars.
Pension cuts could put retired Detroit firefighters on welfare
Unlike most public employees, Detroit firefighters aren’t eligible for social security, so they rely on city retirement benefits.
Group tours at Packard Plant? Visitors placed at risk
For whatever reason, the risks aren’t deterring opportunists from profiting off of group tours of the cavernous ruins.
New Detroit Police chief escapes carjacking
Detroit Police Chief James Craig was in a marked squad car with mounted lights when the suspect approached.