Arsonists now face up to life in prison for fires that cause injuries
The dozens of arsonists who set abandoned houses and buildings on fire every week in Detroit now face up to life in prison if someone is injured in the blaze.
Art, vandalism or civil disobedience? “Fire extinguisher graffiti” splashed on Detroit buildings
On the east side, an abandoned dollar store and vacant house along Chene also were targeted with the same erratic paint patterns, presumably from a fire extinguisher packed with paint.
Mayoral candidate Benny Napoleon tries to clarify divisive words about Palmer Woods
Napoleon has been trying to distinguish himself from his most viable candidate, former Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Duggan, who is white and recently moved back to his childhood city.
Mayoral candidate Benny Napoleon: “Palmer Woods is not Detroit”
In a mayoral contest that could flare racial and class tensions, Napoleon took jabs at former Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Duggan.
Red Wings sources: Hockey season will be salvaged, Jan. 19 start
Jubilation and relief swirled through Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, as players, vendors and team executives expressed confidence in a last-minute contract deal.
Council President Pugh to misanthropes: Show us a plan or “shut the hell up”
During recent meetings, speakers at public meetings have equated the state and tree farmers to money-grubbing slaveholders.
Detroit’s roads could stay covered in snow as city grapples with budget woes; students, bus riders most affected
More streets won’t get plowed, while others will be neglected for more than a week.
The talents of Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson are underused
Calvin Johnson will go down in the NFL record books, as one of the league’s greatest wide receivers. Maybe even the greatest. If only the Lions would try to score points with him.
Columnist: Michigan Democratic Party deserves better leadership than Mark Brewer after Right-to-Work blunder
Seems like every time Brewer fails on a statewide level, he gets more job security. His failures are many.
Last-minute gift shopping? Here are 5 Detroit-themed gift ideas
Still looking for last-minute gifts? Here are five ideas that are certain to please any Detroit lover. And they are homegrown and ready to ship or be picked up. 1. Framed scrolls of historic Detroit bus routes: Artist Patti Kay, a yard sale enthusiast, found original canvas scrolls that were displayed on city buses to designate […]