MUCKRAKING ALERT: Detroit spent $45 million on sidewalk ramps to nowhere while sinking into debt
The city can’t afford emergency services but installed 27,000 curb ramps, many of which are on impassable sidewalks.
5 daunting challenges that may surprise Detroit’s new emergency manager
Detroit’s new emergency manager will face some enormous obstacles.
Stuck in Detroit: One day, five fires and one man trying to flee “this hell”
On Sunday afternoon, Larry paced outside while flames spread through four neighboring, vacant houses on the east side.
Lost & Found: Dreaded Detroit artist with bright green “Eat More Kale” shirt
The attire was eclectic enough to gain the attention of others on social media sites.
Abandoned Northville Psychiatric Hospital may soon open to public with trails
The sprawling ruins of the Northville Psychiatric Hospital are becoming increasingly popular to photographers, thrill seekers and vandals.
Man behind Nazi message on Packard Plant creates Facebook page, shows photos
The artist can’t understand why anyone would be offended that he posted a Nazi reference on a windowless overpass of the abandoned Packard Plant.
Creator of chilling Nazi message on Packard Plant comes forward, criticizes the sign’s removal
“I placed the sign on the overpass, the gateway to Detroit, the heart of a once booming industrial America, full of capitalist promise and hope,” the alleged artist wrote.
Historic Hotel Charlevoix to be demolished in downtown Detroit within 45 days
City officials confirmed today that the final paperwork is nearly complete to allow the slumlord, Ralph Sachs, to proceed with demolition
Aerial view: Demolition levels 10-block area of east side, clears way for progress
Crews recently wiped out a 10-block area that included decaying buildings, thick overgrowth and discarded tires and needles.
Demolition of 10-block area on Detroit’s east side was teeming with dope, prostitutes, homeless
The cost to demolish six houses, level trees, till the land and clean up discarded tires and trash: just $200,000.