Massive sinkhole poses serious dangers on Detroit’s east side
A massive, exposed sinkhole is posing a serious danger to motorists, bikers and pedestrians on Detroit’s east side.
Rev. Nicholas Hood II, a civil rights hero and ex-Detroit councilman, dies at 92
The Rev. Nicholas Hood Sr., a prominent civil rights leader, minister and long-time Detroit City councilman, died Sunday.
Former conservative Detroit mayor Roman Gribbs dies at age 90
Gribbs was a controversial mayor who ran on a platform of cracking down on crime – at any cost.
Artist reimburses city for emergency demo, wants to ship 3 more houses to Europe
The art project is aimed at raising money to demolish blighted Detroit houses, but Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration is not on board.
Remains of Detroit ‘art’ house is demolished after misleading media reports
The media spun a cold-hearted narrative about a project to move a vacant Detroit house to Europe, but the truth is far more nuanced.
Flint voters turned away at some polls after city runs out of ballots
Government has failed Flint again.
Interactive map: Everything you wanted to know about Detroit’s 7,740 demolitions
The city of Detroit released an impressive interactive map and database that show all 7,740 demolitions, how much each cost and who received the contracts since Mayor Mike Duggan took office in January 2014.
Why Mayor Duggan should release e-mails between his office and emergency manager
Mayor Duggan’s outlandish claim during the State of the City address warrants a closer look at his relationship with Gov. Snyder and emergency management.
Protesters speak out about disrupting Mayor Duggan’s State of the City address
Mayor Duggan responded in stride and didn’t seem fazed by the outbursts.
State approves recall petition to remove Gov. Snyder over Flint water crisis
The state approved the first recall petition to boot Gov. Snyder from office for bungling the Flint water crisis.