Dousing the Devil: Record low fires break out during pre-Halloween tradition
Devil’s Night recorded the fewest number of fires since at least the 1970s.
Devil’s Night is on pace to record fewest fires in decades
For the first time since the 1970s, Detroit is on pace to record fewer than 90 fires during the three-day Devil’s Night period.
Demolition by implosion set for Park Avenue building at Red Wings arena site
The historic Hotel Park Avenue will come crashing down with the assistance of explosives at the site of the new Red Wings arena.
Demolition begins at Historic Hotel Park Avenue to make way for Red Wings arena
The demolition comes after a controversial vote by the city’s Historic District Commission.
Mayor Duggan lies about role in Hotel Park Avenue demo; vote is Wednesday night
It’s an odd position for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan: He may not get his way.
Mayor Duggan’s team approves demo of historic Deck Bar with ’emergency’ order
For the past seven years, city of Detroit officials and preservationists have waged a long and expensive legal battle to prevent Grosse Pointe Park from demolishing the historic Deck Bar.
Mysterious investor demolishes century-old homes to make way for Red Wings development area
Secret investors have been gobbling up Cass Corridor properties and letting them languish before selling for large sums of money.
Mayor Duggan to announce fate of Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center
Preservationists are hoping the city is close to finding a developer to prevent looming demolition.
Signs of hope emerge at last minute for Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center
As threats of demolition loom over the long-abandoned recreation center, the city suddenly is sprucing up the building.
Scene of ugly car crash to remain untouched for up to month in Detroit
The west-side building is owned by the city, which isn’t as quick to take action in some neighborhoods.