Councilman George Cushingberry tells Detroit News: “Go to hell!”
“Dear Detroit News, Go to hell. Go straight to hell. Do not pass go and don’t even think about collecting $200,” Cushingberry wrote.
21 cars burn in Detroit, many left to smolder in streets, in past 24 hours
Most of the fires were suspicious, with cars found burning in streets, sidewalks and driveways.
Coup de le Détroit! EM opponents gain control of Detroit City Council
Today’s election is a clear signal that council is digging in for a fight against the emergency manager’s authority and the bankruptcy proceedings – promises made on the campaign trail.
Vacant school, once flooded, turns to ice
Tens of thousands of gallons of water that spewed from leaking pipes at the vacant Detroit City High School last week have turned to ice.
Detroit does nothing as school fills up with water from broken pipes
Despite complaints, water continued to creep up the basement steps and rain down from pipes in the hallways at an alarming rate.
Final hours of 2013: Baby found eating rat poison & other police calls
Police responded to 21 assaults, a kidnapping, the discovery of a body, three breaking-and-enterings and 15 reports of gunshots.
Urban explorers find dead body inside Packard Plant in Detroit
Photographers exploring the abandoned Packard Plant in Detroit made a disturbing discovery on Christmas eve – a dead body.
A new, enhanced Motor City Muckraker for 2014
When we launched Motor City Muckraker in the summer of 2012, we wanted to explore Detroit in ways that the local media hadn’t.
Alfred St. in Brush Park: A microcosm of Detroit’s early decline
Once lined with opulent homes, Alfred Street in Brush Park is largely vacant, an early victim of residential flight.
Our 7 favorite Motor City Muckraker Moments of 2013
This year’s goal was to hold public officials accountable and shed light on underserved neighborhoods.