Suspected arsonist beaten unconscious near Heidelberg Project in Detroit
The fire gutted the house in an area already decimated by arsons, abandonment and neglect.
Detroit’s 5e Gallery Celebrates Women in Hip Hop for 5th Anniversary
The night will include live music, DJs, poetry readings and a graffiti showcase.
‘A Detroit Anthology’ is unique collection of essays, poems, photos by Detroiters
The newly published, “A Detroit Anthology,” is a refreshingly well-packed collection of compelling essays, stories, poems and photographs of the city and its resilient, diverse residents.
Detroit police not ‘trained’ to ticket graffiti vandals
There’s one problem with Detroit’s plan to crack down on the proliferation of graffiti: Most of its police officers aren’t trained to issue tickets to vandals.
Heidelberg Project apologizes to preacher for Tyree Guyton’s behavior
The Heidelberg Project said Guyton “has been affronted by some rather deceptive characters recently.”
Tyree Guyton’s erratic behavior alarms neighbors, visitors of Heidelberg Project
“People are dumping money on him left and right but have no idea what he’s doing,” said a neighbor, whose house was burned in two arson fires targeting the Heidelberg Project. “It is pitiful.”
Nonprofit plans to build surreal, eco-friendly classroom in Detroit
The classroom will be built out of a used shipping container with a rain garden and alternative energy sources.
Federal investigators captured video of latest arson at Heidelberg Project
Although the nonprofit said its lone camera was destroyed in an arson, investigators set up hidden surveillance at the outdoor art project.
DNR ranger under investigation for vandalizing Detroit with graffiti
The ranger has defaced historic buildings and signs throughout the city while collecting a check from the state.
Did Heidelberg Project miss chance to save itself? Explore what’s left, what’s gone
The world-famous Heidelberg Project, which spans across dozens of parcels and attracts as many as 50,000 people a year, owns just four of lots in the area.