Fighting crime with news: Citizen journalist can’t avoid death in Detroit
Marc D. has taken to the streets to document police activity in areas often ignored by the media, but it comes at a price.
2 Detroit artists claim they painted ‘Banksy’ mural that is up for sale
The market for Banksy pieces is hard to predict, in large part because of questions of authenticity.
One man’s last goodbye before historic Brewster Projects demo
As a towering claw dug into one of four remaining high-rises, Prince forlornly posed as cameras chronicled the beginning of the end for the nation’s first publicly funded housing project for black people.
Injured Detroit firefighter refuses medical treatment, says he can’t afford it
“I have to feed my wife and kids,” Kasinec said after the fire. “We’re taking major pay cuts, and I can’t afford it.”
Scrappers cause collapse of ornamental ceiling in storied Eastown Theatre in Detroit
The 2,500-seat theater once hosted the Kinks, the Who, Jefferson Airplane, Cream, Yes, Fleetwood Mac, Steppenwolf, King Crimson, MC5 and the Stooges.
Demo begins on storied high-rises at Brewster-Douglass housing projects
Brewster-Douglass is considered the nation’s first publicly funded housing project for black people when it was built in the 1930s.
Shinola clock in Detroit already defaced with graffiti
The Midtown clock is one of four erected in Detroit on Friday to promote Shinola’s brand.
Banksy mural for sale! Detroit gallery offers up rare find
Volunteers at 555 Gallery and Studios want to use the money to offer more space and resources for artists.
Arsonist burns down iconic Party Animal House at Heidelberg Project
The house was the sixth to burn down at the world-famous art installation since November.
Did Detroit police miss opportunity to prevent apartment arson that injured 4?
Two men suspected of raping a 19-year-old woman at the Jason Manor Apartments before the party are in custody.