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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

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

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’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

Corktown crime wave continues with third Nemo's break-in this year

Corktown crime wave continues with third Nemo's break-in this year

By Violet Ikonomova May 10, 2017

UPDATE: City officials order partial shutdown of Midtown's 'Mushroom Mansion'

UPDATE: City officials order partial shutdown of Midtown's 'Mushroom Mansion'

By Violet Ikonomova May 3, 2017

A deep dive into the source of Flint’s water crisis

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A deep dive into the source of Flint’s water crisis

Tunnel vision

By Curt Guyette Apr 19, 2017

Corktown business community fears light penalty if break-in perp is caught

Corktown business community fears light penalty if break-in perp is caught

By Violet Ikonomova Apr 19, 2017

Inside Ingrid LaFleur’s Afrofuturist mayoral campaign

Inside Ingrid LaFleur’s Afrofuturist mayoral campaign

The art and culture candidate

By Lee DeVito Apr 12, 2017

Transformational brownfield bills are a ‘rebate for the rich’

Transformational brownfield bills are a ‘rebate for the rich’

By Rashida Tlaib Apr 5, 2017

Amid investment boom, Detroit lets unsafe building operators stay in business

Amid investment boom, Detroit lets unsafe building operators stay in business

By Violet Ikonomova Mar 29, 2017

How Asian carp could soon take over the Great Lakes — and how they could be stopped

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How Asian carp could soon take over the Great Lakes — and how they could be stopped

By Dan Egan Mar 22, 2017

Longstanding Detroit family business hopes not to get washed away

Longstanding Detroit family business hopes not to get washed away

Down the drain?

By Rob St. Mary Mar 15, 2017

Nexus wants to use eminent domain to ram a pipeline through Michigan and Ohio — and you to help pay for it

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Nexus wants to use eminent domain to ram a pipeline through Michigan and Ohio — and you to help pay for it

Pipe dreams

By Michael Jackman Mar 1, 2017

Detroit’s Muslim community promises it ‘will not be bullied’

Detroit’s Muslim community promises it ‘will not be bullied’

By Tom Perkins Feb 22, 2017

Michigan inmates sue doctor over alleged prison clinic sexual assault

Michigan inmates sue doctor over alleged prison clinic sexual assault

By Tom Perkins Feb 1, 2017

The final flight of Martin McNally

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The final flight of Martin McNally

The hijacker from Detroit left St. Louis with a fortune — but it all slipped from his grasp somewhere over Indiana

By Danny Wicentowski Jan 31, 2017

Is the Motor City ready to say goodbye to the automobile?

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Is the Motor City ready to say goodbye to the automobile?

The autonomous revolution comes to Detroit

By Lee DeVito Jan 11, 2017

Mich. calls for review of Unemployment Insurance Agency, replaces director

Mich. calls for review of Unemployment Insurance Agency, replaces director

By Lee DeVito Jan 5, 2017

A how-to guide for surviving the Trump administration

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A how-to guide for surviving the Trump administration

In case of emergency, read this

By MT Staff Jan 4, 2017

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