George Jackson, long-time economic czar for Detroit, resigning
The controversial George Jackson has called for gentrification and blocked efforts to preserve the Tiger Stadium site.
GIF: Police shove reporter for trying to question Detroit councilman
Check out the encounter between Councilman Cushingberry and reporter M.L. Elrick.
Biohazards, medical records languish in abandoned Detroit nursing home
A Grosse Pointe Park company closed the building and left behind bloody syringes, prescription pills, medical supplies and thousands of confidential medical records stacked from the floor to the ceiling.
15 murals in Detroit to brighten your day
With more than 80,000 abandoned buildings in Detroit, the city is a large canvas for graffiti artists.
Video: Detroit stars in Grammys commercial
Another commercial has catapulted Detroit into the national spotlight tonight during the Grammys.
Plan: Restore Detroit Boat Club, transform into boutique hotel
A Hong Kong-based investor wants to return the historic jewel on Belle Isle back to its original beauty and create a boutique hotel with 100 to 120 rooms and restaurants.
Hidden video: Warren Mayor Fouts dating young secretary
Stealth video of Warren Mayor Jim Fouts, 71, shows him holding hands with his 25-year-old secretary after the pair slipped out of city hall for a trip to Chicago.
Exclusive: L. Brooks Patterson hooks up buddy’s firm with lots of jobs
Firm of Patterson’s long-time friend receives county contracts while simultaneously helping Patterson pump millions of dollars into his campaign war chest.
Gov. Snyder: Lure 50,000 skilled immigrants to Detroit to reignite economy
The governor said immigrants would be required to live in Detroit in exchange for a work visa.
5 crazy videos of thrill-seekers testing limits at vacant Packard Plant
To many, the abandoned Packard Plant is a decaying eyesore that would be better off demolished. But to others, the sprawling ruins are something entirely different. 1. If you’re scared of heights, this video may make you queasy. A few brave urban explorers ascend the deteriorating water tower that stands tall above the Packard Plant. […]