Firm hired to find new Detroit Police chief has ties to Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Police Commissioner Jessica Taylor is the director of training at TJA Staffing Services, which received the no-bid contract on Oct. 25.
Voters decriminalize marijuana in Detroit, three other Michigan cities, in landslide win
So can you celebrate by sparking up a joint in any of these cities? Not yet, advocates cautioned.
Video: Violence nearly breaks out at Detroit voting precinct over photo
“You aren’t leaving until you delete that damn picture,” a male campaign volunteer hollered as he poked his finger at my chest.
Timeline: Houses, cars, garages catch on fire during relatively mild Devil’s Night
Devil’s Night will be a big test for the city, which recently laid off firefighters, as strong winds continue to wreak havoc on power lines and trees.
Detroit, DTE failed to protect residents from downed power lines, fires
Many live lines snaked unattended across streets, fields and sidewalks for more than an hour because neither the fire department nor DTE had sufficient resources to handle the hazards.
Close call with gunman exposes more dysfunction in Detroit Police Department
As a gunman chased me out of one of Detroit’s most neglected streets Thursday morning, I was reminded of something more outrageous than a single resident losing his mind over the presence of a reporter.
Detroit fire truck breaks down on way to two-story blaze
A ladder truck broke down on the way to a two-story blaze
As fires rage across Detroit, people are dying because of severe budget cuts
Firefighters are angry, frustrated and feel betrayed by a city they’ve been – and still are – devoted to.
Video: Train station to star in Eminem music video
This is behind-the-scenes video of upcoming Eminem video that will feature the vacant Michigan Central Station.
Detroit’s train station featured in upcoming music video of Eminem, 50 Cent
A helicopter buzzed over the train station early Monday morning, beaming a spotlight onto the exterior as sleek cars whipped around the ornate, illuminated lobby.