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
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
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)
From a collegiate gothic building to the golden arches.
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
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’
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
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
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
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.