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Inside Detroit's merciless graffiti crackdown

Inside Detroit's merciless graffiti crackdown

Three years in, Mayor Mike Duggan's war on graffiti has yielded more than 50 arrests and $1.3 million in fines

By Violet Ikonomova Sep 20, 2017

These photos prove that the Juggalo March on Washington was a success

These photos prove that the Juggalo March on Washington was a success

By Nick Hayes Sep 18, 2017

How Detroit students made a federal case out of the city’s broken schools

How Detroit students made a federal case out of the city’s broken schools

Educating Snyder

By Michael Jackman Sep 6, 2017

Trump appointees approve Nexus pipeline in Michigan and Ohio

Trump appointees approve Nexus pipeline in Michigan and Ohio

By Eric Sandy Aug 28, 2017

A guide to Detroit’s densest shopping hubs

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A guide to Detroit’s densest shopping hubs

You better shop around

By Alysa Zavala-Offman Aug 16, 2017

Meet the 13 candidates trying to unseat Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan

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Meet the 13 candidates trying to unseat Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan

By Violet Ikonomova Aug 2, 2017

Inmates: Michigan prisoner killed by cellmate for being gay, guards ignored repeated pleas for help

Inmates: Michigan prisoner killed by cellmate for being gay, guards ignored repeated pleas for help

By Violet Ikonomova Jul 26, 2017

A radical’s oral history of Detroit in 1967

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A radical’s oral history of Detroit in 1967

Rebellion

By Michael Jackman Jul 19, 2017

White flight did not begin in 1967

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White flight did not begin in 1967

Mything the point

By Michael Jackman Jul 19, 2017

Was it a ‘riot’? A ‘rebellion’? What other terms deserve a closer look?

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Was it a ‘riot’? A ‘rebellion’? What other terms deserve a closer look?

Coming to terms

By Michael Jackman Jul 19, 2017

A glimpse of Detroit's hippie art community in 1967

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A glimpse of Detroit's hippie art community in 1967

Corner by the Castle

By Michael Jackman Jul 19, 2017

Snapshots of our 1967 oral history contributors

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Snapshots of our 1967 oral history contributors

Origins of the urban radical

By Michael Jackman Jul 19, 2017

Detroit is razing houses with money intended to save them

Detroit is razing houses with money intended to save them

A lifeline demolished

By Steve Neavling Jul 19, 2017

Study finds Detroit's foreclosure crisis fueled by illegal tax assessments

Study finds Detroit's foreclosure crisis fueled by illegal tax assessments

By Violet Ikonomova Jul 12, 2017

Why Detroit’s urban gardens and vacant land are good for at-risk bee populations

Why Detroit’s urban gardens and vacant land are good for at-risk bee populations

By Skyler Murry Jul 5, 2017

Mayor Duggan considers proposals to make Detroit a destination for drag racing and techno

Mayor Duggan considers proposals to make Detroit a destination for drag racing and techno

By Violet Ikonomova Jun 28, 2017

Stiff charges brought in Flint water case, but will justice be served?

Stiff charges brought in Flint water case, but will justice be served?

By Violet Ikonomova Jun 21, 2017

Michigan’s female wrestlers have blazed a trail, and now they deserve a state championship

Michigan’s female wrestlers have blazed a trail, and now they deserve a state championship

Game changers

By Michael Jackman Jun 14, 2017

As the tax foreclosures system gives Wayne County a short-term financial boost, is there incentive for an overhaul?

As the tax foreclosures system gives Wayne County a short-term financial boost, is there incentive for an overhaul?

By Violet Ikonomova Jun 14, 2017

Detroit Land Bank payroll nearly doubles despite slowdown in demolitions

Detroit Land Bank payroll nearly doubles despite slowdown in demolitions

By Steve Neavling Jun 7, 2017

As Belle Isle’s Grand Prix hits a crossroads, gearheads and parkgoers tussle for its future

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As Belle Isle’s Grand Prix hits a crossroads, gearheads and parkgoers tussle for its future

Gentlemen, stop your engines

By Tom Perkins May 31, 2017

Detroit officials aim to prevent displacement at Midtown apartment building slated for upgrade

Detroit officials aim to prevent displacement at Midtown apartment building slated for upgrade

By Violet Ikonomova May 31, 2017

Detroit’s new QLine debuts to much fanfare amid public transit woes

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Detroit’s new QLine debuts to much fanfare amid public transit woes

A streetcar named desire

By Lee DeVito May 17, 2017

Can a mixed-income housing ordinance really help solve Detroit's affordability problem?

Can a mixed-income housing ordinance really help solve Detroit's affordability problem?

Bridging the housing gap

By Violet Ikonomova May 17, 2017

How I learned to stop worrying and love Detroit's buses

How I learned to stop worrying and love Detroit's buses

By Sarah Cox May 17, 2017

How an alleged snitch scheme led Detroit police to wrongly land dozens behind bars

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How an alleged snitch scheme led Detroit police to wrongly land dozens behind bars

By Ryan Felton May 10, 2017

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