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Ford joins scooter craze, Dems seize Oakland, firefighters miss victim: Your Thursday briefing

By Steve Neavling on November 8, 2018   Morning Briefing, posts  

Ford joins scooter craze, Dems seize Oakland, firefighters miss victim: Your Thursday briefing

Ford buys electric scooter company Spin; Detroit firefighters found a dead dog and cat in a house, but not the man on the kitchen floor; and Oakland County Democrats seized control of the Board of Commissioners for the first time in a half century.

$90M train station, Dem candidate accused of theft, Schuette on Kavanaugh: Your Tuesday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on September 25, 2018   Morning Briefing  

$90M train station, Dem candidate accused of theft, Schuette on Kavanaugh: Your Tuesday morning briefing

Ford pays $90 million for the long-abandoned train station; Democratic candidate for key seat is accused of embezzlement; and Bill Schuette says Senate should vote on the Supreme Court nominee accused of sexual assaults.

Part 1 of 3: Local photojournalist captures passion of DNC protesters

By Steve Neavling on July 27, 2016   Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery, Politics, posts  

Part 1 of 3: Local photojournalist captures passion of DNC protesters

“This is what democracy looks like” – a popular protest chant.

Michigan delivers big upset to Bernie Sanders in Democratic primary

By Steve Neavling on March 9, 2016   Government, Headline, Politics  

Michigan delivers big upset to Bernie Sanders in Democratic primary

Bernie Sanders pulled off a major upset over Hillary Clinton.

Warren mayor: My support for Bernie Sanders nearly got me removed from Dem debate

By Steve Neavling on March 8, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Government, Headline, Politics  

Warren mayor: My support for Bernie Sanders nearly got me removed from Dem debate

Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said the Democratic debate was “controlled by a Kangaroo Court” in favor of Hillary Clinton.

New poll: Bernie Sanders could upset Hillary Clinton in Michigan’s primary Tuesday

By Steve Neavling on March 7, 2016   Headline, Politics  

New poll: Bernie Sanders could upset Hillary Clinton in Michigan’s primary Tuesday

Bernie Sanders has quickly gained ground against Hillary Clinton ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Michigan, according to a new MSU survey.

Sanders, Clinton stumble on questions about racial injustices at Flint debate

By Steve Neavling on March 7, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, Politics  

Sanders, Clinton stumble on questions about racial injustices at Flint debate

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton appeared to be caught off guard by questions about race during the Democratic debate in Flint.

Columnist: Why Detroiters should vote for Bernie Sanders

By Michael Betzold on March 2, 2016   Government, Headline  

Columnist: Why Detroiters should vote for Bernie Sanders

Nowhere is Bernie Sanders’ agenda more urgent than Detroit.

Congressional committee slams Gov. Snyder for failing to testify, pledges justice

By Steve Neavling on February 10, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

Congressional committee slams Gov. Snyder for failing to testify, pledges justice

One congresswoman said: “I’m mad as hell. We need to shut the governor’s office down!”

Grosse Pointe Park builds a wall of mammoth potted plants at Detroit’s border

By Steve Neavling on July 16, 2015   Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, Wayne County  

Grosse Pointe Park builds a wall of mammoth potted plants at Detroit’s border

Grosse Pointe Park has found plenty of clever ways to block one of its busiest borders with Detroit – erect a large pile of snow, delay work on a water main project and build a farmer’s market in the middle of the road.

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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.

Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

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