John Oliver questions why bankrupt Detroit would finance Red Wings arena
Leave it to John Oliver to question why a city would cough up $280 million in tax dollars and hand it to a billionaire.
Relic of Detroit’s booming 1920s imploded to make way for Red Wings arena
The 13-story Hotel Park Avenue, a one-time lavish attraction from the booming 1920s that later became a rehab center for drug addicts, was imploded Saturday morning.
‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey arrested in L.A. on Detroit warrant
World-renowned street artist Shepard Fairey was arrested by customs officials in Los Angeles after returning home from an international flight.
Baseball fans unite over opposition to artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium site
Natural grass has graced “The Corner” for more than a century. That could change soon.
Bankole Thompson, face of Michigan Chronicle, resigns after feud with publisher
Bankole Thompson, one of the leading voices on racial and political issues in Detroit, has resigned as senior editor of the Michigan Chronicle.
Detroit police issue arrest warrant for ‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey
Detroit police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Los Angeles graffiti artist Shepard Fairey, who was recruited by billionaire Dan Gilbet to paint murals downtown.
Iconic Fisher Building, Art Deco neighbor fetch $12.2M at auction
The iconic Fisher and Albert Kahn buildings in Detroit have sold for $12.2 million in an auction that ended Wednesday afternoon.
Fires break out inside iconic ruins of Michigan Central Station in Detroit
Fires were on two floors of the hulking building owned by billionaire Matty Moroun.
Historic commission approves controversial demo of Hotel Park Avenue
The vote comes after intense pressure from Mayor Mike Duggan, who denied playing a role.
Olympia threatens to delay Red Wings arena project if historic hotel demo not approved
Olympia Development, which is building the Red Wings arena, dropped a bombshell tonight.