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Dan Gilbert on ad flop: ‘We immediately killed this dumb campaign slogan’

By Steve Neavling on July 23, 2017   Headline, Real Estate  

Dan Gilbert on ad flop: ‘We immediately killed this dumb campaign slogan’

Billionaire Dan Gilbert admitted his company’s controversial ad “was tone deaf, in poor taste and does not reflect a single value or philosophy that we stand for.”

Lawsuit: Duggan conspired with school board to prevent public Pistons vote

By Steve Neavling on June 28, 2017   Buildings, Headline, Mayor's Office  

Lawsuit: Duggan conspired with school board to prevent public Pistons vote

A federal lawsuit claims Mayor Duggan conspired with the school board to deprive residents of the right to vote on whether billionaire Pistons owner Tom Gores should receive more than $55 million in public financing.

Sen. Coleman Young: Let’s rename stretch of Woodward after Mike Ilitch

By Steve Neavling on June 28, 2017   Buildings, Headline, Politics, State of Michigan  

Sen. Coleman Young: Let’s rename stretch of Woodward after Mike Ilitch

Coleman Young Jr. said the relationship between his late father and Mike Ilitch built “the blueprint for Detroit’s future.”

Worker falls 75 feet to his death at Red Wings arena construction site

By Steve Neavling on June 28, 2017   Buildings, Headline  

Worker falls 75 feet to his death at Red Wings arena construction site

Construction at the new Red Wings arena has been suspended for a day to pay respects to the worker.

Jews and Christians unite to restore historic synagogue in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on April 26, 2017   Buildings, Culture, Headline  

Jews and Christians unite to restore historic synagogue in Detroit

An iconic synagogue in Detroit has brought Jews and Christians together to transform the 95-year-old building into a mixed-faith community center.

45 photos: Nain Rouge attracts thousands of revelers to Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on March 26, 2017   Culture, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery  

45 photos: Nain Rouge attracts thousands of revelers to Cass Corridor

The growing event included fire dancers, the Ghostbusters, musicians and a head of Donald Trump that spewed flames.

Get your freak on! Annual Marche du Nain Rouge kicks off Sunday

By Steve Neavling on March 25, 2017   Art & Entertainment, Culture  

Get your freak on! Annual Marche du Nain Rouge kicks off Sunday

Thousands of colorfully costumed revelers plan to take to the streets to chase away a mythological red dwarf in the Cass Corridor.

At least 15 buildings, houses razed near new Red Wings arena

By Steve Neavling on March 19, 2017   Abandoned Buildings, Headline, Real Estate, The Packard Plant  

At least 15 buildings, houses razed near new Red Wings arena

Since the city of Detroit announced the location of the new Red Wings arena in June 2013, at least 15 houses or buildings have been demolished within three blocks of the site.

Popular restaurant owner neglects crumbling buildings in Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on March 9, 2017   Abandoned Buildings, City Government, Featured, Featured Stories, Headline, posts  

Popular restaurant owner neglects crumbling buildings in Cass Corridor

Used condoms, broken glass and dozens of exposed needles are scattered around the crumbling properties, where a heroin overdose victim was recently found.

Today in history: White mobs attacked blacks during Detroit race riot of 1863

By Steve Neavling on March 6, 2017   Headline, History  

Today in history: White mobs attacked blacks during Detroit race riot of 1863

The riot led to the creation of the first full-time police force in Detroit and was considered at the time to be the bloodiest day in the city’s history.

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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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