Detroit firefighters brace for Fourth of July weekend that rivals Devils’ Night
For four decades, Devils’ Night has been the most destructive period for fires in Detroit. Not anymore.
Firefighter who blew whistle on hazardous firehouse conditions was disciplined
The administration taught a lesson to a fire sergeant for launching a complaint about long-neglected dangers at the city’s firehouses.
City of Detroit charges outrageous fees for records on council staff salaries
Under Mayor Mike Duggan, public records are often a luxury, affordable only to those able to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Mayor Duggan: City won’t remove animals from Detroit Dog Rescue – for now
The pledge by the mayor means the dogs won’t be seized and euthanized if the rescue group gets its proper paperwork.
Rescue dogs spared from police seizure at last minute
Detroit police avoided a potentially ugly standoff with an animal rescue group Monday.
Why Detroit Animal Control can’t be trusted with rescued dogs
Detroit Animal Control workers have euthanized the wrong dogs, fed puppies to snakes and killed animals with no health problems.
First chickens, goats, now this: Detroit threatens to seize rescued dogs
The city of Detroit is threatening to euthanize rescued dogs because the no-kill shelter doesn’t yet have paperwork.
Historic commission approves controversial demo of Hotel Park Avenue
The vote comes after intense pressure from Mayor Mike Duggan, who denied playing a role.
Mayor Duggan lies about role in Hotel Park Avenue demo; vote is Wednesday night
It’s an odd position for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan: He may not get his way.
Mayor Duggan loses cool when asked if he’s running for governor
In 2012, Duggan tried to quash rumors that he was running for mayor when he moved from Livonia to Detroit.