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In-depth survey reveals devastating impact of fires on Detroit’s neighborhoods

By Steve Neavling on September 2, 2015 Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline

From Jan. 1 to July 31, fires damaged or destroyed more than 1,650 houses, apartments, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and churches, according to Detroit-based Loveland Technologies.

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

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

Records: Grosse Pointe used Detroit property to build controversial blockade without approval

By Steve Neavling on July 16, 2014 City Government, Government, Investigations

The city of Detroit launched an investigation after we presented evidence that Grosse Pointe is building a farmer’s market on the wrong side of the border.

Sobering report: 20% of Detroiters could lose homes to tax foreclosure this year

By Steve Neavling on July 3, 2014 Headline, Life in Detroit, posts

As more properties fall into foreclosure, the cycle of abandonment, arson and blight will continue.