Photo essay: Detroit loses quarter of its liquor stores in 5 years
The ubiquitous corner stores serve as grocers and are a staple for booze, junk food, cell phones, cigarettes and the lotto.
Who’s buying up cheap houses in Detroit? 10 leaders at tax auction
Investors scooped up more than 9,000 Detroit homes in a county auction.
Does Texas Doc have $6M for Packard? Lots of red flags
New concerns were raised after the investors released a rambling, grammatically flawed statement about a “prophesy.”
Live blog: Detroit council debates state’s Belle Isle plan
Today is the council’s deadline to offer an alternative, which must save the city at least $4 million a year in maintenance costs.
Treasurer Andy Dillon resigns after messy divorce, drinking
“For these personal and professional reasons, I have determined it is in the best interests of all that I resign,” Dillon wrote to Gov. Snyder.
Department of Justice shuts down Amber Alert system
Gone are pictures and urgent information about missing children.
Belle Isle to become state park with $11 annual entry fee
The lease calls for the creation of a seven-member advisory committee that will oversee improvements and master planning.
Council slams private deal to turn Belle Isle into state park
“How dare someone come into this city and take away the most treasured jewel of our citizens,” Councilwoman Joann Watson steamed.
Secret deal: State to take over Belle Isle in Detroit
The secrecy raises more questions about the transparency of the EM and the state, which are handling billions of dollars and city treasures without as much as a public meeting.
‘Graffiti Nazi’ scrawls slurs, swastikas in southwest Detroit
One business owner said, “We’re talking about a real loser.”