Detroit firefighter captures unique images of city’s forgotten neighborhoods
The images are poignant and engaging, offering an unadulterated glimpse into neglected, forgotten neighborhoods of Detroit.
Vandals smash urns, spray graffiti at historic cemetery in Detroit
It’s the third serious act of vandalism in as many years at Woodmere Cemetery, one of Detroit’s oldest, most historically significant cemeteries.
Heidelberg Project targets photographers selling images of art installation
The Heidelberg Project, a popular tourist spot, is going after photographers for selling images depicting the public art installation on Detroit’s east side.
‘New’ Metro Times crosses ethical line with ads masquerading as stories
A series of questionable moves has demoralized some staff members and raises questions about the direction of the “superweekly.”
On This Day: 20 unforgettable images from Detroit’s 1967 riots
On this day 47 years ago, Detroit police raided a blind pig, precipitating a riot that spread across the city and killed 43 people, mostly black.
Lens on Detroit: Red Wings arena to transform impoverished Cass Corridor
The Cass Corridor, one of Detroit’s most challenged communities, is about to undergo a major transformation because of a new Red Wings arena and entertainment district.
Water gushes in thousands of vacant buildings as Detroit shuts off occupied homes
The city has shut off water to more than 15,000 delinquent homeowners and landlords but can’t keep pace with running water in vacant buildings.
Child dies after paramedics too slow to Detroit accident scene
After waiting 17 minutes for an ambulance that never showed up, firefighters placed the seizing boy in a fire truck and rushed to Children’s Hospital.
Lens on Detroit: Tragic toll of bankruptcy in 35 images
Often lost in the discussion about Detroit’s bankruptcy is the scope of the city’s troubles following six spiraling decades of job losses and residential flight.
Detroit activist blasts local TV reporter on MSNBC
Maureen Taylor pulled no punches, saying the WDIV reporter “doesn’t know what the hell he’s talking about.”