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Home»Posts tagged with»Alcohol

Mayor Duggan henchman disrupts historic commission with absence

By Steve Neavling on July 9, 2015   City Government, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, posts  

Mayor Duggan henchman disrupts historic commission with absence

The former DWSD employee who failed to pay his tax and water bills is having trouble with another responsibility.

Bronx Bar forced to close after neighboring facade collapses from lightning strike

By Steve Neavling on April 14, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Headline  

Bronx Bar forced to close after neighboring facade collapses from lightning strike

Cascading bricks damaged the rear of the Cass Corridor watering hole.

Judge dismisses sexual assault charges against former Tigers pitcher Reed

By Steve Neavling on August 21, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police, Sports, Tigers  

Judge dismisses sexual assault charges against former Tigers pitcher Reed

Evan Reed walked out of court wondering how he ever got charged.

Police: Detroit councilman found slumped over drunk in driver’s seat

By Steve Neavling on June 30, 2014   City Council, City Government, Featured Stories, Government  

Police: Detroit councilman found slumped over drunk in driver’s seat

It didn’t take long for yet another Detroit City Council member to get in trouble with the law.

Fire breaks out at crowded PJ’s Lager House in Corktown; 3 cats die

By Steve Neavling on April 21, 2014   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

Fire breaks out at crowded PJ’s Lager House in Corktown; 3 cats die

Firefighters were called to the popular bar on Michigan Avenue after an upper-level flat caught fire at 10:40 p.m.

Photo essay: Detroit loses quarter of its liquor stores in 5 years

By Steve Neavling on January 20, 2014   Headline, Lens On Detroit, Life in Detroit, posts  

Photo essay: Detroit loses quarter of its liquor stores in 5 years

The ubiquitous corner stores serve as grocers and are a staple for booze, junk food, cell phones, cigarettes and the lotto.

Highland Park mayor shot at Detroit nightclub early this morning

By Steve Neavling on November 17, 2013   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police, posts  

Highland Park mayor shot at Detroit nightclub early this morning

Police said a dispute broke out inside the club when shots were fired shortly before 2 a.m.

Treasurer Dillon’s ex-wife sued for sex affair allegations

By Steve Neavling on August 22, 2013   Government, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

Dillon’s secretary denies having intimate relationship with the treasurer.

Exclusive: Treasurer Dillon accused of abusing ex-wife to hide racist texts

By Steve Neavling on August 16, 2013   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

Exclusive: Treasurer Dillon accused of abusing ex-wife to hide racist texts

“One night my dad came into my room and told me I would have a new black dad,” his daughter said. “From there, things escalated.”

Gov. Snyder stands behind Treasurer Dillon after drinking problem exposed

By Steve Neavling on May 8, 2013   Featured Stories, Government, posts, State of Michigan  

Gov. Snyder stands behind Treasurer Dillon after drinking problem exposed

People close to the treasurer said his drinking was impacting his performance at work and taking a toll on his health.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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