Judge dismisses flimsy case against street artist Shepard Fairey
World-renowned street artist Shepard Fairey was facing up to 10 years in prison. Not anymore.
Firefighters vs. photographers: Tensions flare over arsons, First Amendment rights
In the past two months, photographers in Detroit have been briefly detained, cursed at by firefighters and intentionally sprayed with water. Another photographer’s phone was smashed.
Mayor Duggan’s nonprofit fund collects nearly $275,000
Check out who donated to Mayor Duggan’s nonprofit fund using our searchable database.
Finally! Detroit Fire Department to buy new aerial ladder trucks, squads, pumpers
Just days after Motor City Muckraker reported that the purchase of the rigs had become entangled in bureaucratic delays, the city gave the Fire Department the green light to begin accepting bids for new rigs this month.
Ex-Council President Pugh arrested on charges of sexually abusing boy, 14
Charles Pugh is facing charges of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy while working for Fox 2.
Why QLine may be more of a headache than a transportation convenience
The QLine is slower than expected and may force some local buses to be rerouted.
Motor City Muckraker to hold fundraising party Thursday at Detroit venue
Join us Thursday for a fundraising party that includes drinks, appetizers, a DJ and a panel discussion on the challenges facing Detroit’s neighborhoods.
Grosse Pointe Park blocks Detroit border – again – in violation of pact
Mayor Duggan’s administration wasted no time Sunday demanding that the road block be removed immediately.
Bureaucratic delays prevent purchase of desperately needed fire trucks in Detroit
“It’s ridiculous. We simply don’t have enough rigs to cover the city,” said Mike Nevin, president of the Detroit Fire Firefighters Association.
Former Free Press photographer David Gilkey killed in Afghanistan
“His images were haunting — amid the rubble, he found beauty; amid war, he found humanity.”