World-famous Kronk Gym destroyed by suspicious fire in Detroit
Kronk Gym was a world-renowned boxing powerhouse in Detroit that produced more than 30 world champions, most notably Tommy Hearns.
White Detroit firefighter terminated for ‘racially insensitive’ watermelon gift
A probationary Detroit firefighter was terminated for wrapping a pink bow on a watermelon and giving it to a predominately black fire station as a gift.
Gov. Snyder faces mounting pressure to fire state police boss over tirade
The state police boss is hanging onto her job – for now – after an insult-laced tirade against predominately black NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.
State police director: National anthem demonstrators are ‘anti-American degenerates’
NFL players who are participating in the national anthem demonstrations over racial inequality are “ungrateful, anti-American degenerates,” the director of the Michigan State Police said on social media.
17 Photos: Art, light converge during spectacular Dlectricity in Midtown
Thousands of people turned out this weekend for the annual Dlectricity, a series of impressive light exhibits that included massive bunnies and a psychedelic display on the facade of the Detroit Public Library in Midtown.
Grand Prix opponents: Belle Isle should not remain a billionaire’s private racetrack
Race opponents dominated two hours of comments with impassioned statements about how the beloved park should not remain a billionaire’s private racetrack.
Counter-protesters at Kid Rock show fooled by false rumors of Antifa in Detroit
Numerous biker groups, white supremacists and militia members came to Detroit ready for war – all thanks to alt-right propaganda.
Counter-protesters threaten violence at anti-Kid Rock rally tonight
Hundreds of protesters are expected to gather outside of the new tax-funded Little Caesars Arena this evening to rally against the kickoff of a six-concert Kid Rock blitz, but they will have company.
Duggan’s ‘storyteller’ reverts to propaganda to slam critic of mayor – the Metro Times
The city of Detroit’s new “storyteller,” hired by Mayor Mike Duggan during an election year, is now turning his attention to one of the mayor’s biggest critics – the Metro Times.
Protesters demand justice for death of tasered 15-year-old in Detroit
The state trooper who used the Taser was suspended for violating protocol.