Payback? Shepard Fairey’s iconic ‘Hope’ image of Obama gets a revamp
Duggan has waged a controversial war against street art and graffiti at a time when police can’t respond adequately to violent crime.
Fire official sends grammatically challenged, arrogant letter to firefighters
Detroit’s fire administration continues to lash out at firefighters for speaking out about dangerously defective rigs and other serious safety issues.
In-depth survey reveals devastating impact of fires on Detroit’s neighborhoods
From Jan. 1 to July 31, fires damaged or destroyed more than 1,650 houses, apartments, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and churches, according to Detroit-based Loveland Technologies.
Firefighters retaliated against for blowing whistle on serious safety issues
The city of Detroit is disciplining and threatening firefighters for expressing concerns about public safety and dangerously defective rigs, a violation of whistleblower protection laws.
Judge accuses Shepard Fairey of ‘arrogance or pure stupidity,’ sends case to trial
Even without direct evidence that Shepard Fairey posted his iconic images on vacant buildings in Detroit, a judge said the case is strong enough for a trial.
Unable to handle violent crime, Detroit had ‘team’ investigating Shepard Fairey case
Police acknowledged they have no direct evidence that Shepard Fairey posted any of the images.
Detroit replaces rescue squad with pickup truck; another rig breaks down
The city’s top fire official has maintained the fleet “is up to snuff,” despite persistent problems that endanger residents.
Once considered a lost cause, deteriorating Vanity Ballroom may get new life
Once billed as “Detroit’s most beautiful dance rendezvous,” the ornate venue attracted musical acts as diverse as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, MC5, Velvet Underground and The Stooges.
Mayor Duggan’s graffiti crackdown targets fundraiser for firefighters
Police are threatening to arrest a graphic designer for creating images of broken hydrants that ended up on light poles and vacant buildings.
Detroit’s response to mock plane crash at airport was a disaster
A mock crash landing at Detroit’s city airport was nothing short of a disaster Tuesday, raising serious questions about the city’s preparedness for a real catastrophe.