No, Detroit’s EM didn’t shut off power to flex muscle
Conspiracy theories about Detroit’s emergency manager continue to circulate, but they’re rarely true.
Fire station without power since Friday in southwest Detroit
Engine 48 is one of the most important lines of defense against a fire at the Marathon refinery and provides protection to tens of thousands of people in southwest Detroit.
In Detroit, heroism can be a fool's game
An uneasy feeling settled over a small crowd. They knew the fight wasn’t over.
World-famous Kronk Gym knocked out by neglect in Detroit
Hopes of reviving the building vanished with the death of legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward.
Jury awards $1.1M to victim of awful texting crash
“The jury found that she will experience horrific pain the rest of her life,” the victim’s attorney said.
Packard Plant burns; developer misses deadline to buy ruins
It was back to usual at the abandoned, sprawling Packard Plant on Detroit’s east side.
Council President Charles Pugh resigns after landing new job
“I needed some time to recover from this situation that hit me like a tsunami,” Pugh told the Free Press.
Napoleon relies on out-of-staters for 42% of campaign cash in last period
Napoleon raised $37,000 from CEOs, attorneys and contractors from other states, compared to $21,500 from Detroiters.
State lawmakers try to narrowly define who’s a journalist
The bill would bar on-line journalists from accessing some police records, making an exemption for newspaper, TV and radio reporters.
Photos: Beautiful homes hit auction block in Detroit
From stately tudors to roomy colonials, this year’s Wayne County auction has plenty of bargains.