State to Detroiters: Sorry for demolishing your recently purchased homes
State officials took blame for demolishing up to 20 Detroit homes that recently were purchased at a Wayne County tax foreclosure sale.
Controversial urban farm gets approved despite noisy opposition from Detroiters
The 5-4 vote gives Hantz Woodlands permission to buy nearly 2,000 lots for the dirt-cheap price of $520,000, or less than $300 per lot.
Detroiter lays down at council meeting to avoid being ejected
Marie Thornton was speaking beyond her one-minute public comment period when she demanded that council President Charles Pugh apologize for once accusing her of tossing a grape at a school board member.
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.
In odd twist, Republicans shame Democrats for ignoring Detroit; new Red Wings arena at stake
Democrats in the state House are threatening to derail legislation that would help the Illich family build a new arena for the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, legislators told Motor City Muckraker this afternoon. Protesting the Republicans’ unscrupulous handling of the controversial right-to-work legislation, Democrats are pledging to oppose a measure that would release million […]
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.