Blight authority to level 35-block area, 68 homes in northwest Detroit
The area is riddled with abandoned, burned-out homes, dead trees and discarded tires and garbage.
L. Brooks Patterson: ‘Anytime I talk about Detroit, it will not be positive’
Just when you think you’ve heard it all from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, the fiery Republican comes back with something even more obscene and divisive.
Councilman Cushingberry busted with pot, open container but not arrested
Detroit police are conducting an internal investigation after the president pro tem allegedly tried to flee officers while leaving a bar.
Coup de le Détroit! EM opponents gain control of Detroit City Council
Today’s election is a clear signal that council is digging in for a fight against the emergency manager’s authority and the bankruptcy proceedings – promises made on the campaign trail.
Jan. 1, 1942: Dennis Archer is born
He would go on to be elected mayor in 1993 and 1997.
Alfred St. in Brush Park: A microcosm of Detroit’s early decline
Once lined with opulent homes, Alfred Street in Brush Park is largely vacant, an early victim of residential flight.
Our 7 favorite Motor City Muckraker Moments of 2013
This year’s goal was to hold public officials accountable and shed light on underserved neighborhoods.
Mayor-elect Mike Duggan pledges to tackle fire epidemic, EMS times
Mike Duggan’s first move was nominating an interim fire commissioner with a strong background.
George W. Bush lawyer wanted to ‘ship out’ gay staffers to Detroit
An internal report raises serious questions about the new Detroit office and the people sent to work there.
Man mocked by Grosse Pointe cops is suspect in Detroit home invasion
Michael Scipio made national news after we revealed videos that showed police mocking him.