Farewell, Hawke Fracassa, mentor to underdogs
The former Detroit News editor gained a loyal following of reporters and editors who would do anything for him — because he did everything for us.
Wayne County assistant prosecutor resigns after ‘shoot em’ remarks about protesters
A Wayne County assistant prosecutor resigned today after coming under heavy criticism for a social media post that suggested police should shoot Baltimore protesters.
After spending $57M on skyscraper, county is selling Guardian Building
Built in 1929, the Guardian Building is one of the most ornate, unique and beloved skyscrapers in Detroit.
‘Gilbert vs. Everybody’ T-shirt pokes fun at Quicken Loans founder
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a homeless center for LGBTQ youths after Gilbert made a disparaging remark about Bruce Jenner.
Dan Gilbert’s surveillance teams messes with wrong Detroit institution
Gilbert’s security team has been surreptitiously installing cameras on buildings that he doesn’t own, and this time they trespassed on the wrong property.
‘Another F—ing Bar,’ former punk hangout is demolished in Red Wings district
During its last incarnation, the bar sold beer from urinals, and food came in a dog bowl.
From rotten meat to high-end leather: Cass Corridor gets new retailer
A high-end leather retailer is opening up in the former Tomboy Market building, which often reeked of rotten meat.
Apartments built out of shipping containers springing up in Detroit
The grandson of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright is the chief architect.
Motor City Muckraker files FOIA lawsuit against Detroit over hydrant records
Mayor Duggan’s administration refused to turn over public records about broken hydrants that are jeopardizing lives and property.
Records: Detroit mistakenly shut off water to 900+ houses with no payment issues
Instead of halting water shutoffs until the problem was resolved, Mayor Duggan’s administration accelerated the process, especially on homeowners.