State to Detroiters: Sorry for demolishing your recently purchased homes
State officials took blame for demolishing up to 20 Detroit homes that recently were purchased at a Wayne County tax foreclosure sale.
Controversial urban farm gets approved despite noisy opposition from Detroiters
The 5-4 vote gives Hantz Woodlands permission to buy nearly 2,000 lots for the dirt-cheap price of $520,000, or less than $300 per lot.
Detroiter lays down at council meeting to avoid being ejected
Marie Thornton was speaking beyond her one-minute public comment period when she demanded that council President Charles Pugh apologize for once accusing her of tossing a grape at a school board member.
Hate crimes surge in Detroit’s suburbs while attacks decrease in rest of country
Hate crimes reported in Michigan rose 12% in 2011, in large part because of a major uptick in the suburbs, the FBI revealed Monday.
Oops? State demolishes recently purchased homes in Detroit, shocking new owners
An economic development engine for the state has demolished an estimated 20 houses that were purchased at a recent foreclosure auction. State officials mum.
In odd twist, Republicans shame Democrats for ignoring Detroit; new Red Wings arena at stake
Democrats in the state House are threatening to derail legislation that would help the Illich family build a new arena for the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, legislators told Motor City Muckraker this afternoon. Protesting the Republicans’ unscrupulous handling of the controversial right-to-work legislation, Democrats are pledging to oppose a measure that would release million […]
Thieves raid century-old graves at historic Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit
From manhole covers to ornate copper roofs, thieves are leaving nothing untouched to cash in on historically high metal prices.
Photo Gallery: Heavy fog blanketed Detroit
Heavy fog blanketed Detroit earlier this week, giving the illusion of a fading city. But Detroit is anything but.
Arsonist sets fire to home of last night’s quadruple homicide in northeast Detroit
An arsonist set a blaze tonight at the home where four people were found shot to death the night before in northeast Detroit, firefighters said.
Editorial: Threats of state takeover, bankruptcy ring hollow under weak leadership
The city of Detroit has been within weeks of running out of cash for more than a year now – and services haven’t stopped.