Mayor Duggan lies about role in Hotel Park Avenue demo; vote is Wednesday night
It’s an odd position for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan: He may not get his way.
15 images: Artist mocks surveillance, wealth with – and without – billionaire’s blessing
Is the joke on billionaire Dan Gilbert?
Mayor Duggan hijacking historic commission ahead of Red Wings arena vote
In one case, the mayor removed a beloved preservationist from the board, replacing her with an ex-DWSD employee who owes more than $15,000 in delinquent ] property taxes and water bills.
What’s next for 23 vacant Cass Corridor apartments, hotels
Some of Detroit’s most beautiful apartment buildings and hotels were built in the Cass Corridor and are beginning to see new life.
Red Wings arena crew digs up foundation of historic hotel without demo approval
A crew working on the new Red Wings arena has begun to dig up the historic Hotel Park Avenue hotel even though demolition has not been approved.
Farewell, Hawke Fracassa, mentor to underdogs
The former Detroit News editor gained a loyal following of reporters and editors who would do anything for him — because he did everything for us.
‘Gilbert vs. Everybody’ T-shirt pokes fun at Quicken Loans founder
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a homeless center for LGBTQ youths after Gilbert made a disparaging remark about Bruce Jenner.
Billionaire Dan Gilbert calls Motor City Muckraker ‘dirty scum’ over surveillance story
The Quicken Loans founder also poked fun at another reporter for tweeting about Bruce Jenner, who recently announced being transgender.
‘Another F—ing Bar,’ former punk hangout is demolished in Red Wings district
During its last incarnation, the bar sold beer from urinals, and food came in a dog bowl.
From rotten meat to high-end leather: Cass Corridor gets new retailer
A high-end leather retailer is opening up in the former Tomboy Market building, which often reeked of rotten meat.