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Muralist meticulously writes ‘Black Lives Matter’ on Detroit gallery wall

By Steve Neavling on September 20, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline  

Muralist meticulously writes ‘Black Lives Matter’ on Detroit gallery wall

Miami-based artist Renda Writer explains why he painted a handwritten mural at a gallery in Detroit with the message, “Black lives matter.”

Video: Mario’s restaurant employees get violent after blocking bike lanes

By Steve Neavling on September 14, 2015   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Video: Mario’s restaurant employees get violent after blocking bike lanes

“I’ll kick your f***ng head in,” a Mario’s waiter exclaimed.

15 classic posters from Dally in Alley in the Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on September 12, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Featured Stories  

15 classic posters from Dally in Alley in the Cass Corridor

The 38th annual Dally in the Alley kicks off today in the Cass Corridor.

From rotten meat to high-end leather: Cass Corridor gets new retailer

By Steve Neavling on April 22, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline  

From rotten meat to high-end leather: Cass Corridor gets new retailer

A high-end leather retailer is opening up in the former Tomboy Market building, which often reeked of rotten meat.

Apartments built out of shipping containers springing up in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on April 22, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Fire, Headline  

Apartments built out of shipping containers springing up in Detroit

The grandson of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright is the chief architect.

Bronx Bar reopens after lightning strike caused downpour of bricks

By Steve Neavling on April 17, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Featured Stories, posts  

Bronx Bar reopens after lightning strike caused downpour of bricks

The Bronx Bar has reopened after bricks from a neighboring apartment crashed through the rear of the building, damaging the kitchen and bathroom late last week.

18 notable buildings in Detroit with out-of-service hydrants

By Steve Neavling on March 9, 2015   Fire, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery, posts  

18 notable buildings in Detroit with out-of-service hydrants

The broken hydrants protect homes, schools, historic buildings, apartment high-rises, downtown skyscrapers, libraries, gas stations, churches and more.

City: Releasing records of broken hydrants would ‘start a mass fire’

By Steve Neavling on March 6, 2015   Government, Headline, Mayor's Office  

City: Releasing records of broken hydrants would ‘start a mass fire’

Mayor Duggan’s administration has declined to release public records on broken hydrants.

Yea, HopCat lacks diversity, but still serves up great beer, music

By Eric Kiska on February 2, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Headline  

Yea, HopCat lacks diversity, but still serves up great beer, music

The new bar and restaurant has become a catalyst for discussions about gentrification as more businesses crop up in Midtown.

Top 10 venues to explore Detroit’s vibrant music culture in 2015

By Eric Kiska on January 1, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Headline, posts  

Top 10 venues to explore Detroit’s vibrant music culture in 2015

Here’s a look at 10 fantastic venues in metro Detroit to hear local music.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

Eric Kiska

Eric Kiska graduated from Northern Michigan with a BS in English and writing and minor in art and design. He's also a former video editor at Detroit Public TV.

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