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Newspaper cuts, GOP guts minimum wage, Carmack dismisses suit: Your Wednesday briefing

By Steve Neavling on December 5, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Newspaper cuts, GOP guts minimum wage, Carmack dismisses suit: Your Wednesday briefing

Detroit’s daily newspapers face another round of staff cuts; state Republicans weaken minimum wage increase and paid sick leave initiatives; and Carmack to dismiss lawsuit against Detroit and Duggan.

A glimpse inside the neglected, recently purchased Detroit Free Press building

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

A glimpse inside the neglected, recently purchased Detroit Free Press building

The Art Deco high-rise that housed Michigan’s most storied newspaper for 73 years.

Free Press’ Stephen Henderson wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary on Detroit

By Steve Neavling on April 14, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Headline  

Free Press’ Stephen Henderson wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary on Detroit

Henderson’s commentary was compassionate and insightful but held no punches when it came to calling out inadequate leadership in the city where he grew up.

Detroit Free Press, News to leave historic home for smaller building downtown

By Steve Neavling on February 20, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Headline, posts, Real Estate  

Detroit Free Press, News to leave historic home for smaller building downtown

Both newspapers have lost so many journalists over the past decade that large areas of their newsrooms are bare.

Feb. 14, 1953: Detroit Free Press hires first black editorial staff member

By Ken Coleman on February 14, 2014   On This Day  

Feb. 14, 1953: Detroit Free Press hires first black editorial staff member

George will work primarily as a music critic for the newspaper.

Detroit Free Press announces further cutbacks, to lay off 5 staffers

By Steve Neavling on January 7, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Featured Stories, Headline, posts  

Detroit Free Press announces further cutbacks, to lay off 5 staffers

The latest layoffs come just three days after colleagues said goodbye to two esteemed reporters at a going-away party.

Council President Charles Pugh resigns after landing new job

By Steve Neavling on September 13, 2013   City Council, City Government, Government, Headline, posts  

Council President Charles Pugh resigns after landing new job

“I needed some time to recover from this situation that hit me like a tsunami,” Pugh told the Free Press.

Five compelling books about Detroit's tragic decline, history

By Steve Neavling on July 24, 2013   City Government, Development, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, Life in Detroit, posts, Urban Renewal  

Five compelling books about Detroit's tragic decline, history

If you’re interested in learning more about Detroit’s historic fall from industrial powerhouse, start with these books.

Photographer for Free Press arrested after filming police

By Steve Neavling on July 16, 2013   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police, posts  

Photographer for Free Press arrested after filming police

The photojournalist was left alone with a crime suspect.

Historic Whittier crumbles as owner neglects high-rise

By Steve Neavling on July 1, 2013   Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery, posts  

Historic Whittier crumbles as owner neglects high-rise

Overlooking Belle Isle and the Detroit River, “the location is unrivaled in scenic beauty by any other apartment hotel in the world,” the Whittier boasted in the 1920s.

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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.

Ken Coleman

Ken Coleman, the author of On this Day: African-American Life in Detroit, is a native Detroiter and former news reporter. He served on the Detroit Charter Revision Commission. He lives in Detroit with his wife, Kim Trent, and their son, Jackson Coleman.

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