Detroit City Council approves $34.5M subsidy to billionaire Pistons owner
Without public discourse, city council voted 7-2 to dish out $34.5 million to the Pistons.
City council violates state law ahead of vote on $34.5M Pistons subsidy
Before voting publicly on giving $34.5 million to billionaire Tom Gores, council members already assured the Pistons team owner they would get the money – a violation of state law.
Coleman Young II calls for special prosecutor to probe Duggan’s demo program
Sen. Coleman Young II called for a special prosecutor today to investigate Mayor Duggan’s demolition program after Motor City Muckraker revealed last week that the U.S. Attorney’s Office leaked favorable information about Duggan to the media.
US attorney’s office leaks favorable grand jury information about Mayor Duggan
Any reporter who regularly covers federal courts will tell you it’s incredibly rare for the U.S. attorney’s office to reveal information about a grand jury investigation.
160 marijuana dispensaries go up in smoke in Detroit over ordinance
Detroit has decimated its once-blossoming medicinal cannabis industry, leaving patients with far fewer choices.
Mayor Duggan hires popular local journalist to tell stories of Detroiters
Aaron Foley will write stories about Detroiters who are often ignored by the mainstream media.
15-year felony raises questions about Mayor Duggan’s anti-graffiti crusade
The crackdown has led to a reduction of illegal graffiti, but at what price?
Protesters to target Warren Mayor Fouts and his business ties Tuesday
Protesters said no one should lead a city after mocking older women, people with disabilities and African Americans.
Commission rejects 6 petitions to recall Warren Mayor Jim Fouts
All six recall petitions filed against Warren Mayor Jim Fouts have been rejected.
50 photos showing the dangers of Detroit’s pervasive dead trees
Tens of thousands of dead and dying trees in Detroit are in danger of falling on houses, cars, streets, power lines and garages.