Dan Gilbert to breathe new life into long-vacant Free Press building into
We also posted 21 photos taken from inside the historic, abandoned building.
February: Fires broke out in 163 structures, killing at least 5 people as rigs break down
Fires burned longer and caused more damage because of inoperable hydrants and the rapidly declining condition of the city’s rigs.
Lens on Detroit: Exploring the old Theatre Bizarre site
Before the city closed down the “underground” masquerade for alleged violations, the neighborhood carnival-like bash attracted more than 2,000 people.
New life for Detroit’s train station? Billionaire Moroun pledges more rehab
Billionaire Matty Moroun has pledged for years to clean up the Michigan Central Station, one of Detroit’s most iconic symbols of decay.
Up close: 8 most abandoned neighborhoods in Detroit
More than a third of the houses and buildings are vacant in eight Detroit neighborhoods.
9 highlights from unprecedented study of Detroit’s blighted landscape
A task force charged with tackling blight released a sobering, unprecedented report today detailing the scope of decay in Detroit.
Arsonists busted trying to burn down vacant Detroit school (with audio)
Quick-acting police saved another Detroit school from destruction.
This is Detroit?! 14 images you won’t believe were taken in a city
The 60-year exodus from Detroit has turned city blocks into picturesque urban prairies.
Findings: 1 of 5 vacant buildings gushes with running water in Detroit
The city is woefully behind in shutting off water to thousands of vacant buildings – at a cost to all water users.
Explore crumbling remains of newly bought Packard Plant
Over the past two months, we’ve chronicled what’s left of the plant – blocks of crumbling buildings, ravaged by scrappers, fire and extreme weather.