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Home»Posts tagged with»Journalism (Page 2)

Mystery solved: WSU president’s wife posted flyer warning Muckraker is ‘dangerous’

By Steve Neavling on October 13, 2016   Featured, Featured Stories, Headline, posts, Schools and Education  

Mystery solved: WSU president’s wife posted flyer warning Muckraker is ‘dangerous’

The flyer was posted inside a Wayne State University building, suggesting Muckraker’s Steve Neavling was “dangerous” and that people should call police if they see him.

What’s Wayne State hiding? Muckraker files FOIA request for emails

By Steve Neavling on August 11, 2016   Headline, posts, Schools and Education  

What’s Wayne State hiding? Muckraker files FOIA request for emails

Wayne State University can run, but it can’t hide from public records.

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.”

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.

Lawsuit: Detroit cops attacked college students for taking video of forceful arrest

By Steve Neavling on June 19, 2015   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Lawsuit: Detroit cops attacked college students for taking video of forceful arrest

Like any good journalism student, Makkel Richards pulled out his cell phone and began recording Detroit Police forcefully arresting a man with a bloody face at Grand Circus Park.

Farewell, Hawke Fracassa, mentor to underdogs

By James Briggs on May 3, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Headline, Opinion, posts  

Farewell, Hawke Fracassa, mentor to underdogs

The former Detroit News editor gained a loyal following of reporters and editors who would do anything for him — because he did everything for us.

We’re tracking every fire in Detroit in 2015 to provide unflinching look at crisis

By Steve Neavling on February 4, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, Investigations, posts  

We’re tracking every fire in Detroit in 2015 to provide unflinching look at crisis

Fires are ravaging neighborhoods, claiming lives and chasing residents out of the city.

Troubles continue at Metro Times after top editor leaves, cites differences

By Steve Neavling on January 9, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Headline, posts  

Troubles continue at Metro Times after top editor leaves, cites differences

A Cleveland company’s efforts to transform the Metro Times into a journalism powerhouse are confronting some tough realities.

Detroit Firehose Challenge: Charlie LeDuff gets soaked for a new local cause

By Steve Neavling on September 4, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Fire  

Detroit Firehose Challenge: Charlie LeDuff gets soaked for a new local cause

“I pledge $1,000 to my brothers and sisters who look out for my brothers and sisters,” LeDuff said before being soaked with a firehose.

‘New’ Metro Times crosses ethical line with ads masquerading as stories

By Steve Neavling on July 23, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Headline, posts  

‘New’ Metro Times crosses ethical line with ads masquerading as stories

A series of questionable moves has demoralized some staff members and raises questions about the direction of the “superweekly.”

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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.

James Briggs

James Briggs, a Michigan native, is the deputy managing editor for the Baltimore Business Journal.

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