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45 photos: Nain Rouge attracts thousands of revelers to Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on March 26, 2017   Culture, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery  

45 photos: Nain Rouge attracts thousands of revelers to Cass Corridor

The growing event included fire dancers, the Ghostbusters, musicians and a head of Donald Trump that spewed flames.

Motown legend Stevie Wonder calls for unity after ugly presidential election

By Steve Neavling on December 22, 2016   Art & Entertainment, City Government, Headline  

Motown legend Stevie Wonder calls for unity after ugly presidential election

Stevie Wonder delivered a message of tolerance and peace in Detroit during the unveiling of a road named after the Motown Legend on Wednesday afternoon.

Photos of Dally in the Alley in the Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on September 12, 2016   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline  

Photos of Dally in the Alley in the Cass Corridor

Thousands of people flocked to Dally in the Alley in the Cass Corridor on Saturday for music, art and food.

Artist reimburses city for emergency demo, wants to ship 3 more houses to Europe

By Steve Neavling on March 30, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office  

Artist reimburses city for emergency demo, wants to ship 3 more houses to Europe

The art project is aimed at raising money to demolish blighted Detroit houses, but Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration is not on board.

Remains of Detroit ‘art’ house is demolished after misleading media reports

By Steve Neavling on March 29, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, City Government, Government, Headline, posts  

Remains of Detroit ‘art’ house is demolished after misleading media reports

The media spun a cold-hearted narrative about a project to move a vacant Detroit house to Europe, but the truth is far more nuanced.

City of Detroit to demolish once-venerable Eastown Theatre as early as today

By Steve Neavling on November 19, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline  

City of Detroit to demolish once-venerable Eastown Theatre as early as today

The Eastown Theatre was one of Detroit’s most elegant movie palaces and later a premier rock venue during the psychedelic era.

Loveland survey: At least 148 marijuana dispensaries in Detroit; most near suburbs

By Steve Neavling on October 7, 2015   Culture, Headline, Marijuana News  

Loveland survey: At least 148 marijuana dispensaries in Detroit; most near suburbs

Of the 148 dispensaries, 59 are within 1,000 feet of an active school.

Banksy mural on slab of concrete from Packard Plant sells for six-figures

By Steve Neavling on September 30, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline  

Banksy mural on slab of concrete from Packard Plant sells for six-figures

The slab of concrete, however, didn’t fetch as much as expected.

Detroit plans to resurrect heart of once-booming Paradise Valley

By Steve Neavling on September 28, 2015   City Government, Development, Government, Headline, Urban Renewal  

Detroit plans to resurrect heart of once-booming Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley was a bustling entertainment and business district for black residents in Detroit from the 1920s to the 1950s until the area was paved over in the name of urban renewal.

20 breathtaking murals at Eastern Market in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on September 25, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery  

20 breathtaking murals at Eastern Market in Detroit

Renowned artists from metro Detroit and around the globe converged on the Eastern Market this week to paint large murals on buildings throughout the historic area.

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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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