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DIA artwork for sale? Auction house to appraise value

By Steve Neavling on August 5, 2013 Art & Entertainment, City Government, Culture, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts

Much of the work has been gifted over the years by local families.

Muckraker Alert: Road to bankruptcy paved in secrets, lies

By Steve Neavling on August 5, 2013 2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, Politics, posts

When the smoke cleared, the politicians behind the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history were caught with their pants down.

Can Detroit protect DIA artwork from sale to satisfy creditors? Maybe not, but state steps in

By Steve Neavling on May 31, 2013 Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline, posts

A leading Republican in the Michigan legislature introduced a bill Wednesday aimed at protecting the Detroit Institute of the Arts’ world-class collection from a sale to shrink the cit’s enormous $15 billion in long-term debt.

Day before filing deadline, Bing still unsure whether he’ll run for re-election – or is he?

By Steve Neavling on May 13, 2013 2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, posts

Bing appeared to struggle when asked about his political plans during a press conference about the city’s finances today.

Is Detroit’s new emergency manager a Democrat? Let’s follow the cash

By Steve Neavling on March 14, 2013 City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, posts, State of Michigan

Kevyn Orr once hosted an extravagant 80th birthday celebration for Democratic U.S. Rep. John Conyers.

Attorney: Emergency manager in Detroit could violate sunshine laws, allow for backroom deals

By Motor City Muckraker on March 12, 2013 City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts, State of Michigan

Sunshine law that requires a transparent government likely will be ignored by the state.

City Council won’t give up Belle Isle, snubs Mayor Bing’s threats to close 50 parks

By Steve Neavling on February 12, 2013 City Council, City Government, posts

Council President Charles Pugh said the city can improve the nation’s largest municipal park on its own by charging entrance fees, opening up a winery and launching events such as concerts.