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Popular marijuana dispensary set afire in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on June 14, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured, Featured Stories, Fire  

Popular marijuana dispensary set afire in Detroit

Gas was doused on the roof of the cannabis store and set afire.

First chickens, goats, now this: Detroit threatens to seize rescued dogs

By Steve Neavling on June 13, 2015   Featured Stories, Government, Mayor's Office  

First chickens, goats, now this: Detroit threatens to seize rescued dogs

The city of Detroit is threatening to euthanize rescued dogs because the no-kill shelter doesn’t yet have paperwork.

Driver killed in attempted carjacking near downtown over weekend

By Steve Neavling on May 25, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police  

Driver killed in attempted carjacking near downtown over weekend

Police said the man was driving a Mustang when the gunmen demanded the 31-year-old get out of the car.

Mayor Duggan’s administration grows, with more than half making 6-figure salaries

By Steve Neavling on May 20, 2015   City Government, Featured Stories, Government, Headline, Investigations, Mayor's Office, posts  

Mayor Duggan’s administration grows, with more than half making 6-figure salaries

As Mayor Mike Duggan continued to cut city workers over the past year, he increased the size of his administration from 80 appointees to at least 94, with more than half making in excess of $100,000 a year.

Americans remember 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones on 5th anniversary of death

By Steve Neavling on May 17, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police, posts  

Americans remember 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones on 5th anniversary of death

Aiyana was trending on Twitter this weekend, prompting planned protests in Philadelphia today and Harlem on Monday.

Billionaire Dan Gilbert calls Motor City Muckraker ‘dirty scum’ over surveillance story

By Steve Neavling on April 27, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Featured Stories  

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.

Hotel Park Avenue faces demo after council approves Red Wings arena plans

By Steve Neavling on April 21, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Featured Stories, posts  

Hotel Park Avenue faces demo after council approves Red Wings arena plans

The Red Wings want to replace the historic 91-year-old building with a loading dock.

Photos: Fisher Building – ‘Detroit’s largest art object’ – hits auction block in June

By Steve Neavling on April 20, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Featured Stories, Lens On Detroit, Real Estate  

Photos: Fisher Building – ‘Detroit’s largest art object’ –  hits auction block in June

The Albert Kahn-designed masterpiece is covered in marble, brass and bronze and features hand-painted, barrel-vaulted ceilings, a theater and a golden tower.

Bronx Bar reopens after lightning strike caused downpour of bricks

By Steve Neavling on April 17, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Featured Stories, posts  

Bronx Bar reopens after lightning strike caused downpour of bricks

The Bronx Bar has reopened after bricks from a neighboring apartment crashed through the rear of the building, damaging the kitchen and bathroom late last week.

Detroit explains why water was shut off at homes with up-to-date bills

By Steve Neavling on March 19, 2015   Featured Stories, Government, Mayor's Office  

Detroit explains why water was shut off at homes with up-to-date bills

“Clearly, this should not have happened and DWSD is now in the process of reviewing this list to ensure such an error does not happen in the future,” DWSD spokesman Greg Eno said.

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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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