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Motor City Muckraker to hold fundraising party Thursday at Detroit venue

By Steve Neavling on June 13, 2016   Art & Entertainment, Headline  

Motor City Muckraker to hold fundraising party Thursday at Detroit venue

Join us Thursday for a fundraising party that includes drinks, appetizers, a DJ and a panel discussion on the challenges facing Detroit’s neighborhoods.

Exploring what’s left of legendary drag show-turned-rock bar, Gold Dollar, in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on May 3, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Headline, posts  

Exploring what’s left of legendary drag show-turned-rock bar, Gold Dollar, in Detroit

The Gold Dollar was a legendary Cass Corridor bar that hosted drag shows for three decades and later featured the White Stripes’ first live show.

‘Another F—ing Bar,’ former punk hangout is demolished in Red Wings district

By Steve Neavling on April 24, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline  

‘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.

Bronx Bar reopens after lightning strike caused downpour of bricks

By Steve Neavling on April 17, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Featured Stories, posts  

Bronx Bar reopens after lightning strike caused downpour of bricks

The Bronx Bar has reopened after bricks from a neighboring apartment crashed through the rear of the building, damaging the kitchen and bathroom late last week.

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.

Glimpse inside: Punch Bowl Social offers new nightlife experience in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on January 6, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Featured Stories  

Glimpse inside: Punch Bowl Social offers new nightlife experience in Detroit

There’s nothing like it in metro Detroit – four bars, ping pong tables, arcade games, bowling lanes and enough space for 1,000 people.

Take a peek inside Detroit’s new HopCat, which opens Saturday

By Steve Neavling on December 13, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Featured Stories, Lens On Detroit, posts  

Take a peek inside Detroit’s new HopCat, which opens Saturday

The two-story bar offers 130 beers, food and an entertainment venue.

UFO Factory in Corktown revives bar where Kirk Gibson, Babe Ruth drank

By Eric Kiska on December 5, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Headline, posts  

UFO Factory in Corktown revives bar where Kirk Gibson, Babe Ruth drank

The dive bar has taken on a more futuristic tone and offers live music and art shows.

Comet Bar, a Cass Corridor staple, closing in shadow of Red Wings arena

By Steve Neavling on October 13, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline  

Comet Bar, a Cass Corridor staple, closing in shadow of Red Wings arena

There are few establishments left between Midtown and downtown with as much character, earnestness and hometown flavor.

PJ’s Lager House: ‘Show must go on’ after fire in Corktown

By Steve Neavling on April 22, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Featured Stories, posts  

PJ’s Lager House: ‘Show must go on’ after fire in Corktown

The tenants, who escaped unharmed, tried to save their three cats but it was too late.

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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.

Eric Kiska

Eric Kiska graduated from Northern Michigan with a BS in English and writing and minor in art and design. He's also a former video editor at Detroit Public TV.

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