Detroit Downtown Development Authority Approves Bond Finance Plan for Downtown Events Center
Vote represents significant step towards developing a transformative sports and entertainment district Downtown Detroit, Mich. — The Detroit Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has approved the financial plan for building the new event center Downtown ...
My Brightest Diamond: Detroit group’s time to shine
The name of Detroit singer, writer and composer Shara Worden will ring only distant bells with most mainstream music fans. To find out more you would have to ask David Byrne, Sufjan Stevens or Laurie Anderson, bands like the Decemberists, the National and ...
Detroit bankruptcy conspiracy enters its final stage
The ruling class conspiracy against Detroit workers, implemented by an unelected “emergency manager” and overseen by a federal bankruptcy judge, is entering its final stage. Over the last several days, settlements have been reached involving key ...
Detroit civil rights symbol Dunbar Hospital going to highest bidder
When it opened in 1919, Dunbar Hospital was a symbol of self-determination and achievement for Detroit’s first black doctors. Today, it’s up for grabs in the Wayne County tax auction. Even in this forlorn moment, the building at 580 Frederick reflects ...
Detroit Lions try to restore the roar
Green Bay — There's a new coaching administration in Detroit, with Beloit native Jim Caldwell having succeeded Jim Schwartz. It remains to be seen, however, if the Lions have the right stuff to capture their first NFC North Division championship ever and ...
Judge questions Detroit's pension expectations
DETROIT — The bankruptcy judge overseeing Detroit's historic restructuring again hinted Tuesday that conservative estimates of future returns are prudent for the city's pension investments. Judge Steven Rhodes peppered an actuarial consultant with tough ...
Breaking Down the Detroit Lions' Problems at Right Tackle
Heading into the 2014 NFL season, the Detroit Lions appeared to be in great shape at right tackle. Returning starter LaAdrian Waddle impressed in his half-season audition as an undrafted rookie, while veteran Corey Hilliard provided starting-caliber depth.
Techonomy highlights tech for places where progress is needed most in America, such as Detroit
DETROIT, MI – Media reports recently showed how archaic the technology of a bankrupt city can look. It seemed like something from the satirical pages of the Onion, not from the Detroit Free Press: Some Detroit firefighters are getting emergency alerts by ...
