MUCKRAKING ALERT: Detroit spent $45 million on sidewalk ramps to nowhere while sinking into debt
The city can’t afford emergency services but installed 27,000 curb ramps, many of which are on impassable sidewalks.
Prosecutor: Lansing demonstrator was lawfully defending himself when he attacked Fox News reporter
The prosecutor made clear that Fox News heavily edited the video to deceive the public.
5 daunting challenges that may surprise Detroit’s new emergency manager
Detroit’s new emergency manager will face some enormous obstacles.
Is Detroit’s new emergency manager a Democrat? Let’s follow the cash
Kevyn Orr once hosted an extravagant 80th birthday celebration for Democratic U.S. Rep. John Conyers.
Detroiters pledge uprising during state takeover: ‘Make sure you are prepared and you will survive’
EM opponents warned residents to stock up on bottles of water and canned goods because of an impending revolt.
Attorney: Emergency manager in Detroit could violate sunshine laws, allow for backroom deals
Sunshine law that requires a transparent government likely will be ignored by the state.
Stuck in Detroit: One day, five fires and one man trying to flee “this hell”
On Sunday afternoon, Larry paced outside while flames spread through four neighboring, vacant houses on the east side.
Mayor Bing: Detroit won’t compete for 2024 Summer Olympics; cites severe budget crisis
The decision comes a day after the mayor said he has accepted the inevitability of Gov. Snyder appointing an emergency manager in Detroit.
Single arson drained fire resources for entire east side of Detroit; budget cuts endangering lives
As Gov. Rick Snyder announces plans today to take over the city’s finances today, the state will be responsible for Detroit’s public safety crisis.
City failed miserably to protect residents from downed power lines during windy, icy night
On one of the windiest, iciest nights in Detroit in over a year, the city had just one Public Lighting Department crew overnight to handle countless downed, sparking power lines and fallen street lights spread across 139 square miles.