Police to Muckraker: No more crime updates, Amber Alerts
It’s part of the Detroit police department’s pattern of punishing dogged reporters and rewarding sheepish journalists who act as mouthpieces for the government.
Blaze breaks out in Chase Bank building in downtown Detroit
The building’s security tried in vain for months to get Fire Commissioner Don Austin’s administration to inspect the building.
Police: Packard Plant isn’t our problem, despite scrapping
DPD denies evidence of a brazen, dangerous scrapping operation that is putting motorists and residents at risk.
Heidelberg Project rebuilds after fire claims eclectic home
It was the second fire to strike the world-famous art installation on Detroit’s east side in the past year.
State hires former Kwame ‘henchman’ for police chief job
A lawsuit alleges former Detroit Police James Tolbert impeded a probe into the murder of exotic dancer “Strawberry.”
Detroit EM official resigns after making racist comments
If the EM, who is black, was offended, he didn’t say so. Instead, he applauded Bonsall for his work.
Willie Horton to be honored at old Tiger Stadium site
Organizers will re-create the most famous, storied defensive play in Tigers history.
Council approves tweaked plan to make Belle Isle a state park
Approval of the plan prompted outrage in the small audience as security removed some shouting residents.
Live blog: Detroit council debates state’s Belle Isle plan
Today is the council’s deadline to offer an alternative, which must save the city at least $4 million a year in maintenance costs.
Don’t let me be misunderstood: On Christine Beatty’s ‘Essence’ interview
“Siri,” I asked my phone when I pulled up to a red light. “Have you read Ms. Beatty’s story already? These song choices just seem too coincidental.”