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Part 2: Failing Dallas streetcars are red flags for Detroit’s QLine

By Steve Neavling on April 18, 2017   Headline, Investigations, Urban Renewal  

Part 2: Failing Dallas streetcars are red flags for Detroit’s QLine

Why Dallas’ failing streetcars could spell trouble for Detroit.

Photos: Detroit cops arrest 6 protesters during Black Lives Matter rally

By Steve Neavling on July 21, 2016   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Photos: Detroit cops arrest 6 protesters during Black Lives Matter rally

Protesters gathered to mark the anniversary of the 2010 fatal shooting of 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones, who was killed by a cop in a raid at her family’s east side home.

Iconic Fisher Building, Art Deco neighbor fetch $12.2M at auction

By Steve Neavling on June 24, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline, Real Estate  

Iconic Fisher Building, Art Deco neighbor fetch $12.2M at auction

The iconic Fisher and Albert Kahn buildings in Detroit have sold for $12.2 million in an auction that ended Wednesday afternoon.

After spending $57M on skyscraper, county is selling Guardian Building

By Steve Neavling on April 30, 2015   Headline, Wayne County  

After spending $57M on skyscraper, county is selling Guardian Building

Built in 1929, the Guardian Building is one of the most ornate, unique and beloved skyscrapers in Detroit.

Photos: Fisher Building – ‘Detroit’s largest art object’ – hits auction block in June

By Steve Neavling on April 20, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Featured Stories, Lens On Detroit, Real Estate  

Photos: Fisher Building – ‘Detroit’s largest art object’ –  hits auction block in June

The Albert Kahn-designed masterpiece is covered in marble, brass and bronze and features hand-painted, barrel-vaulted ceilings, a theater and a golden tower.

Shinola expands in Detroit with leather manufacturing, second watch assembly line

By Steve Neavling on April 18, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Headline  

Shinola expands in Detroit with leather manufacturing, second watch assembly line

Two years ago, Shinola had just six employees. Today it has 247, most of whom are in Detroit.

Prostitutes, drug dealers operate after-hours club just two blocks from police precinct

By Steve Neavling on September 10, 2012   2013 Mayoral Election, Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Prostitutes, drug dealers operate after-hours club just two blocks from police precinct

Sheriff’s deputies raided the windowless, nondescript club and found prostitutes, drugs, guns and cash.

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.

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