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Photos of Protest: Hundreds gathered outside GOP debate in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on March 4, 2016   Government, Headline  

Photos of Protest: Hundreds gathered outside GOP debate in Detroit

As many as 500 protesters gathered outside of the GOP debate at the Fox Theatre on Thursday night, heckling Republicans as they filed into the event and calling attention to injustices such as the Flint water crisis.

Hundreds of protesters plan to converge outside GOP debate in Detroit tonight

By Steve Neavling on March 3, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline  

Hundreds of protesters plan to converge outside GOP debate in Detroit tonight

Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to show up in what could be the largest protest outside of a GOP debate so far this year.

10 Photos: Breathtaking view from 38-story Book Tower

By Steve Neavling on December 10, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery  

10 Photos: Breathtaking view from 38-story Book Tower

The copper-crowned, ornamental skyscraper offers a breathtaking view of downtown Detroit.

New book teaches newbies ‘How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass’

By Steve Neavling on November 16, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline, posts  

New book teaches newbies ‘How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass’

Author Aaron Foley offers “advice on everything from buying and rehabbing a house to not sounding like a completely uninformed racist when you talk to a black person.”

Detroit plans to resurrect heart of once-booming Paradise Valley

By Steve Neavling on September 28, 2015   City Government, Development, Government, Headline, Urban Renewal  

Detroit plans to resurrect heart of once-booming Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley was a bustling entertainment and business district for black residents in Detroit from the 1920s to the 1950s until the area was paved over in the name of urban renewal.

Detroit investigates what went wrong during fatal fire in Woodbridge

By Steve Neavling on September 28, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

Detroit investigates what went wrong during fatal fire in Woodbridge

Firefighters were delayed because of a problem with the alert system.

Hazardous hole opens up on downtown sidewalk, revealing deep chamber

By Steve Neavling on September 10, 2015   Headline, Life in Detroit  

Hazardous hole opens up on downtown sidewalk, revealing deep chamber

Watch your step.

Rescue efforts underway after downtown high-rises lose power, stranding people

By Steve Neavling on August 3, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire  

Rescue efforts underway after downtown high-rises lose power, stranding people

At least two dozen firefighters and several ambulances rushed to downtown Detroit after several high-rise buildings in downtown lost power, trapping people in elevators.

‘Rolling the dice:’ Detroit routinely sends dangerously defective rigs to fires

By Steve Neavling on July 30, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, Investigations, posts  

‘Rolling the dice:’ Detroit routinely sends dangerously defective rigs to fires

An 18-month Motor City Muckraker investigation has found that the Detroit Fire Department has placed firefighters and residents in serious jeopardy.

Suspicious newspaper box prompts evacuation of Detroit News, Free Press

By Steve Neavling on July 12, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured, Featured Stories, Fire  

Suspicious newspaper box prompts evacuation of Detroit News, Free Press

The box, with the stenciled words “POW,” was dropped off on the eve of the anniversary of the 1995 newspaper strike.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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