Deadly firebombing caps wild 3-day Angels’ Night
Perhaps most eye-opening wasn’t the number of fires but the fallouts from budget cuts.
Top Bing official resigns over EM’s lack of transparency
Andre DuPerry said he could no longer work with Orr and his staff because they routinely steamrolled the competitive bidding process and operated in the dark.
Pension cuts could put retired Detroit firefighters on welfare
Unlike most public employees, Detroit firefighters aren’t eligible for social security, so they rely on city retirement benefits.
Detroit EM official resigns after making racist comments
If the EM, who is black, was offended, he didn’t say so. Instead, he applauded Bonsall for his work.
Council approves tweaked plan to make Belle Isle a state park
Approval of the plan prompted outrage in the small audience as security removed some shouting residents.
Live blog: Detroit council debates state’s Belle Isle plan
Today is the council’s deadline to offer an alternative, which must save the city at least $4 million a year in maintenance costs.
Get it while you can: Scavenging the remains of Detroit
This isn’t the 1967 riots. There’s no smoke or soot billowing into the air, but Detroit is still being looted by desperate people.
Council slams private deal to turn Belle Isle into state park
“How dare someone come into this city and take away the most treasured jewel of our citizens,” Councilwoman Joann Watson steamed.
Secret deal: State to take over Belle Isle in Detroit
The secrecy raises more questions about the transparency of the EM and the state, which are handling billions of dollars and city treasures without as much as a public meeting.
Detroit employees, others illegally get unemployment perks
An auditor general’s report paints a picture of more corruption at city hall.