What’s Wayne State hiding? Muckraker files FOIA request for emails
Wayne State University can run, but it can’t hide from public records.
How Trump supporters tried to disrupt peaceful rally in Detroit
This is how Trump supporters tried to incite violence at a peaceful Detroit rally in a failed attempt to make protesters look unhinged.
‘Confidential’ pact between Ilitch, Wayne State puts taxpayers, students at risk
Motor City Muckraker obtained a copy of the “confidential” agreement between Ilitch and Wayne State to build a business school, and the details don’t fit the media-peddle narrative.
Protesters plan to build a wall to prevent Trump from speaking in Detroit
Protesters plan to build a human wall to prevent Donald Trump from speaking at the Detroit Economic Club at the Renaissance Center on Monday afternoon. Trump is scheduled to speak at noon, but protesters hope to keep him from reaching the building. The protest is being organized by a Facebook group called “Cockroach Watch.” It’s a […]
High-ranking Detroit demolition official resigns amid federal investigation
A long-time ally and friend of Mayor Duggan has resigned amid a federal investigation into the city’s demolition program.
Wayne State’s financial problems prompt Moody’s to change outlook to ‘negative’
As Wayne State University continues to struggle with declining enrollment, school officials are spending cash reserves at an alarming rate.
Part 3 or 3: Photos of protesters on final day of DNC in Philly
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Philadelphia during the last night of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
City helps PAL be lousy neighbors at historic Tiger Stadium site
This week, city officials helped as PAL tried to keep Corktown in the dark about its plans for parking at its new youth stadium and headquarters.
Part 2 of 3: Photos of protesters taking to the streets at the DNC in Philadelphia
Protests continued at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia as people took to the streets to support causes ranging from a political revolution to civil rights.
Part 1 of 3: Local photojournalist captures passion of DNC protesters
“This is what democracy looks like” – a popular protest chant.