Popular Detroit Free Press reporter accused of plagiarism but continues to write
The Free Press offered to pay the original reporter “for his unintended contributions to Sharp’s story.”
How Mayor Duggan manipulates media about Detroit’s long-neglected fire crisis
Mayor Duggan continues to deny serious problems plaguing the fire department as his administration retaliates against whistleblowers and lies to the media.
Bankole Thompson, face of Michigan Chronicle, resigns after feud with publisher
Bankole Thompson, one of the leading voices on racial and political issues in Detroit, has resigned as senior editor of the Michigan Chronicle.
Detroit firefighters threatened with discipline for taking donations, talking to media
As the Detroit Fire Department sinks into a deeper funding crisis, placing more lives in danger, Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration is cracking the whip on firefighters who accept donations or speak to the media.
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 News Columnist Nolan Finley ‘expecting worst’ from Daily Show
Conservative Detroit News columnist Nolan Finley pulls no punches, and he expects nothing less when he appears on “The Daily Show with John Stewart” tonight on the Comedy Channel.
Historic Free Press building neglected, covered in mold, open to trespass
The Art Deco building in downtown Detroit housed Michigan’s most storied newspaper for 73 years, but it’s a sad version of its old self.
Charlie LeDuff fends off attack in Ferguson to illuminate tensions
While many reporters stayed inside a media-safe zone, LeDuff dodged bottles and fended off an attacker to capture one of the most authentic moments of the protests.
Police Chief Craig reverses decision to stop releasing violent crime reports
In May, Detroit Police Chief James Craig inexplicably stopped releasing public information on daily shootings, murders and other violent crimes, making it appear as if the city was safer than it is.
Newspaper Guild: Free Press can’t force staffers to reapply for jobs
Gannett, the media company that owns the Detroit Free Press, is forcing employees at some newspapers to reapply for new jobs as part of a bold cost-cutting move.