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How to prevent ‘bullheaded plan’ to carpet Tiger Stadium site with artificial turf

By Michael Betzold on February 22, 2016 Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline, History, posts

There’s a way the Detroit Police Athletic League can have the program it wants at the site of the old Tiger Stadium without creating so much antagonism with its bullheaded plan to cover up the historic field with artificial turf.

Reporter removed for asking, ‘Why artificial turf at Tiger Stadium site?’

By Michael Betzold on February 15, 2016 Headline, History, Sports, Tigers, Urban Renewal

When the power structure in Detroit closes ranks, reporters are expected to keep quiet and toe the line.

‘Phony’ case made for artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium field

By Michael Betzold on December 7, 2015 Development, Headline, Urban Renewal

It’s time for more honesty from the people who want to blanket Navin Field with fake grass, a columnist argues.

Baseball fans unite over opposition to artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium site

By Steve Neavling on June 29, 2015 Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, Real Estate, Urban Renewal

Natural grass has graced “The Corner” for more than a century. That could change soon.