Oops? State demolishes recently purchased homes in Detroit, shocking new owners
An economic development engine for the state has demolished an estimated 20 houses that were purchased at a recent foreclosure auction. State officials mum.
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon will announce candidacy for mayor next week
Napoleon, a former Detroit Police chief, is considered a frontrunner who could match the fundraising prowess of Mike Duggan, the Detroit Medical Center chief.
Editorial: Threats of state takeover, bankruptcy ring hollow under weak leadership
The city of Detroit has been within weeks of running out of cash for more than a year now – and services haven’t stopped.
Councilwoman Watson: Obama should bail out Detroit after election support
“Our people overwhelmingly supported the president, and there should be a quid pro quo,” Watson said during an emergency budget session.
Detroit City Council to flip flop on budget – again – in last-minute effort to avoid bankruptcy
A defiant council marched off to holiday recess, saying it would not back down. Now council is backing down.
Bing’s administration won’t stop illegal scrapping that is endangering Detroiters
Last week, Bing’s office and the police department told us they were oblivious to a large backhoe and dozens of scrappers who have been aggressively tearing apart the asbesto-laden Packard over the past three months.
Arsonist tosses molotov cocktail at occupied Detroit firehouse Saturday night
The latest incident is yet another slap in the face to firefighters who are forced to battle more blazes with less gear.
Controversial Detroit Minister calls Mayor Dave Bing a “House N—–” during testy debate
Minister Malik Shabazz is a divisive voice in Detroit, but his popularity is gaining among Detroiters who fear the state will seize the city’s crippled finances and take over gems like Belle Isle.
Video: Detroiters at risk because of chronically malfunctioning fire hydrants
“Oh, God,” Janet Howard said, fearing the spreading flames would devour the entire block of Garland and Canfield, where an arsonist also set a blaze the day before. “Please. Please, God.”
Investigation: Thieves tear apart Packard Plant for scrap metal in broad daylight; neighbors at risk
Scrapping thieves have become alarmingly more daring and audacious as police have virtually ignored an organized scrapping operation that has sprung up at the abandoned Packard Plant in Detroit.