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Historic, newly renovated high-rise in Detroit evacuated after pipes burst

By Steve Neavling on January 7, 2014   Buildings, Culture, Featured Stories, Headline, posts  

Historic, newly renovated high-rise in Detroit evacuated after pipes burst

Today’s below-zero temperatures were to blame, causing flooding in the basement of the 34-story building and the loss of electricity.

Second stage of demo begins on historic Brewster-Douglass project

By Steve Neavling on December 19, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Government, Headline, Life in Detroit, Mayor's Office, posts  

Second stage of demo begins on historic Brewster-Douglass project

The Brewsters are the nation’s first publicly funded housing project for black people.

Lighting fire to choke out rats ends terribly at historic St. Stanislaus church

By Steve Neavling on December 8, 2013   Buildings, Crime & Fire, Culture, Fire, Headline, posts  

Lighting fire to choke out rats ends terribly at historic St. Stanislaus church

Flames tore through the parish house, burning the ornate brick facade and choking out the lavish beaux-arts interior.

Demolishing historic University Club for a new McDonald’s (photos)

By Steve Neavling on November 18, 2013   Buildings, Headline, Lens On Detroit, posts, Real Estate  

Demolishing historic University Club for a new McDonald’s (photos)

From a collegiate gothic building to the golden arches.

McDonald’s to replace historic University Club in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on November 11, 2013   Buildings, Headline, posts, Real Estate  

McDonald’s to replace historic University Club in Detroit

One of Detroit’s most elegant buildings was demolished to make way for the city’s 29th McDonald’s restaurant.

Historic University Club comes down for liquor store or fast food in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on November 5, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Headline, Life in Detroit, posts  

Historic University Club comes down for liquor store or fast food in Detroit

City council refused to protect the building because of false beliefs that the social club was segregated.

Bridge Co. turns neighborhood in Windsor into ‘slums’

By Steve Neavling on November 3, 2013   Buildings, Headline, posts, Real Estate  

Bridge Co. turns neighborhood in Windsor into ‘slums’

Bridge owner Matty Moroun’s heavy-handed tactics raise questions about mayoral candidate Benny Napoleon’s support for the billionaire.

In Detroit, it takes a block to save a neighborhood

By Steve Neavling on October 3, 2013   Headline, Life in Detroit, posts  

In Detroit, it takes a block to save a neighborhood

It’s the kind of place where you brag about hosting a block party in which no one was assaulted.

Crews amputate derelict Globe Building ahead of renovation

By Steve Neavling on June 7, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Development, Headline, Life in Detroit, posts, Urban Renewal  

Crews amputate derelict Globe Building ahead of renovation

At first glance, the hulking Globe Building on Detroit’s east riverfront looks like any industrial eyesore – a collapsing roof, faded exterior and rusted steel beams.

Artists to transform Historic Fort Wayne into virtual world of imagination Sunday

By Steve Neavling on May 21, 2013   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Life in Detroit, posts  

Artists to transform Historic Fort Wayne into virtual world of imagination Sunday

Fort Wayne will come to life Sunday as thousands of people are expected to descend on the 88-acre site for a day and evening of live music, large art installation, local food and even a world record.

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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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