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How Detroit’s Catholic media concealed sex abuse scandal

By Michael Betzold on September 16, 2018   Headline, Investigations, Police  

How Detroit’s Catholic media concealed sex abuse scandal

The Archdiocese of Detroit was aware of horrific cases of sexual abuse by priests – and did nothing. Here’s how the archdiocese’s newspaper played a role in the cloak of silence, and what happened when one editor spoke out.

Photos: Protesters far outnumber attendees at Trump’s church visit

By Steve Neavling on September 5, 2016   Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery, Politics, posts  

Photos: Protesters far outnumber attendees at Trump’s church visit

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside of a black church in Detroit to call out Donald Trump.

Leaning, iconic spire may vanish from Detroit skyline

By Steve Neavling on December 1, 2013   Culture, Headline, History, posts  

Leaning, iconic spire may vanish from Detroit skyline

The towering spire of St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church is one of the most visible landmarks along I-75 near downtown Detroit.

Eid-Al-Fitr observed in Metro Detroit

By Shaffwan Ahmed on August 9, 2013   Culture, Featured Stories, Life in Detroit, Photo Gallery, posts  

Eid-Al-Fitr observed in Metro Detroit

Hundreds of Muslims filled a portion of the Jayne Field baseball complex on Detroit’s east side in observance of Eid al Fitr on Thursday.

Hate crimes surge in Detroit’s suburbs while attacks decrease in rest of country

By Steve Neavling on December 11, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Hate crimes surge in Detroit’s suburbs while attacks decrease in rest of country

Hate crimes reported in Michigan rose 12% in 2011, in large part because of a major uptick in the suburbs, the FBI revealed Monday.

Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

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.

Shaffwan Ahmed

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