MUCKRAKING ALERT: Detroit spent $45 million on sidewalk ramps to nowhere while sinking into debt
The city can’t afford emergency services but installed 27,000 curb ramps, many of which are on impassable sidewalks.
Prosecutor: Lansing demonstrator was lawfully defending himself when he attacked Fox News reporter
The prosecutor made clear that Fox News heavily edited the video to deceive the public.
5 daunting challenges that may surprise Detroit’s new emergency manager
Detroit’s new emergency manager will face some enormous obstacles.
Is Detroit’s new emergency manager a Democrat? Let’s follow the cash
Kevyn Orr once hosted an extravagant 80th birthday celebration for Democratic U.S. Rep. John Conyers.
Detroiters pledge uprising during state takeover: ‘Make sure you are prepared and you will survive’
EM opponents warned residents to stock up on bottles of water and canned goods because of an impending revolt.
Decayed body of young woman found on east-side block decimated by abandonment, crime
Few streets are as decimated by abandonment as Louisiana, a short, crumbling road on Detroit east-side.
Attorney: Emergency manager in Detroit could violate sunshine laws, allow for backroom deals
Sunshine law that requires a transparent government likely will be ignored by the state.
Stuck in Detroit: One day, five fires and one man trying to flee “this hell”
On Sunday afternoon, Larry paced outside while flames spread through four neighboring, vacant houses on the east side.
Mayor Bing: Detroit won’t compete for 2024 Summer Olympics; cites severe budget crisis
The decision comes a day after the mayor said he has accepted the inevitability of Gov. Snyder appointing an emergency manager in Detroit.
Arson investigators puzzled after attempted firebombing at Detroit church this morning
The fire was one of four that broke out between 5 and 6 this morning in southwest Detroit.