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Home»Entries posted by Steve Neavling (Page 176)

New low for Kilpatrick defense team: Lawyer shoves Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter, challenges him to fight

By Steve Neavling on February 14, 2013   Headline, posts  

New low for Kilpatrick defense team: Lawyer shoves Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter, challenges him to fight

“You wanna go right now?” the lawyer asked, pointing his finger at the much-taller, unfazed reporter. “You wanna challenge me? You piece of garbage.”

Demolition of 10-block area on Detroit’s east side was teeming with dope, prostitutes, homeless

By Steve Neavling on February 14, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Government, Lens On Detroit, Mayor's Office, posts, Urban Renewal  

The cost to demolish six houses, level trees, till the land and clean up discarded tires and trash: just $200,000.

Video: Mayor Bing to reveal details behind mysterious east-side project tonight?

By Steve Neavling on February 13, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Government, Lens On Detroit, Mayor's Office, posts, Urban Renewal, Video  

Video: Mayor Bing to reveal details behind mysterious east-side project tonight?

Explore the mysterious project that leveled 12 blocks on the city’s east side.

City Council won’t give up Belle Isle, snubs Mayor Bing’s threats to close 50 parks

By Steve Neavling on February 12, 2013   City Council, City Government, posts  

Council President Charles Pugh said the city can improve the nation’s largest municipal park on its own by charging entrance fees, opening up a winery and launching events such as concerts.

1 dead, 8 injured in firebombing at home in Detroit; investigation is ongoing

By Steve Neavling on February 10, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, posts  

1 dead, 8 injured in firebombing at home in Detroit; investigation is ongoing

Now some are questioning whether the victims’ fate would have been different if the closest rigs – Engine 47 and Ladder 30 – weren’t out of service, which has become a grave and growing problem.

Gov. Snyder closer to selecting emergency manager to appoint over Detroit

By Steve Neavling on February 10, 2013   Government, posts  

Gov. Snyder closer to selecting emergency manager to appoint over Detroit

Snyder reportedly is waiting to hear back from the unidentified candidate this week on whether he or she will take the job.

Say what?! Conservative Republican champions legalization of medical pot dispensaries

By Steve Neavling on February 9, 2013   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Say what?! Conservative Republican champions legalization of medical pot dispensaries

Callton is scrambling to introduce legislation that would legalize dispensaries because many patients don’t have access to pot.

Fire at Sin City Diciples Motorcycle Club remains a mystery – as do the owner’s whereabouts

By Steve Neavling on February 8, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, posts  

Fire at Sin City Diciples Motorcycle Club remains a mystery – as do the owner’s whereabouts

The Jan. 29 fire raced through the cement-and-brick building on Gratiot just south of I-94, causing ammunition to explode.

What’s Mayor Bing hiding? Crews flatten 10 city blocks in 10 days. Church, school, houses gone

By Steve Neavling on February 8, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts, Urban Renewal  

What’s Mayor Bing hiding? Crews flatten 10 city blocks in 10 days. Church, school, houses gone

In just two weeks, demolition crews flattened 10 blocks on the lower east side, leveling homes, a 19th-century church, school, and trees on the lower east side.

Man who sued Detroit for $100,000 over spoiled sex life is a top candidate for key city council appointment

By Steve Neavling on February 7, 2013   City Council, City Government, Government, posts  

Man who sued Detroit for $100,000 over spoiled sex life is a top candidate for key city council appointment

Oreese Collins filed suit against Detroit nearly two years ago for what he says were sexual problems spurred by his wife’s hostile job as an aide to Mayor Dave Bing.

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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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