Record number of Detroit police live outside the city after 1999 residency law
Supporters of residency requirements say officers who live outside of Detroit are more likely to further erode trust between the black community and police.
Motown legend Stevie Wonder calls for unity after ugly presidential election
Stevie Wonder delivered a message of tolerance and peace in Detroit during the unveiling of a road named after the Motown Legend on Wednesday afternoon.
Pistons owner bought $100M mansion while demanding large tax incentives from Detroit
Tom Gores also is demanding that he not pay property taxes for the Pistons’ new practice facility, which would rob the city and schools of up about $450,000 a year.
Detroit jumps gun on Pistons moving to Detroit with $34M tax subsidy
Mayor Duggan showed no respect for Detroit taxpayers by announcing the Pistons deal before gathering input during mandatory public hearings to see if residents want to spend the money.
Mayor Duggan’s DDA shuns public on Pistons’ move to downtown Detroit
Taxpayers could be on the hook again for another sports arena, and city officials are refusing to discuss it, choosing closed-door meetings instead.
Devil on the run: 3-Day Angels’ Night period least destructive since at least 1970s
While there were slightly fewer fires in 2015, arsons and destructive blazes took a nosedive this year, marking a decades-long record.
Columnist: Not too late to fix the disgraceful mess at Tiger Stadium site
What’s happening at the Corner now is arguably illegal and inarguably a national embarrassment.
WSU president cancels meeting with mayor, activist after Muckraker story
On second thought …
Mayor Duggan tries to temper criticism of Wayne State with unusual meeting
“The mayor said that President Wilson has done some fantastic things for Wayne State, but he hasn’t done shit for us,” Minister Malik Shabazz said of Detroiters.
High-ranking Detroit demolition official resigns amid federal investigation
A long-time ally and friend of Mayor Duggan has resigned amid a federal investigation into the city’s demolition program.