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More by Jack Lessenberry
The Detroit Sports Stadium Swindlenew
Mike Ilitch, billionaire owner of the NHL Red Wings and the MLB Tigers, is vying for state financing to cover more than half the cost of a new stadium for his hockey franchise in downtown Detroit. The same Detroit that declared bankruptcy less than 30 days ago. He'll likely get it, too.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
08-08-2013 |
Policy Issues
What Will Being Mayor of Detroit Mean?new
A field of candidates vies for the toughest job in America.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
07-25-2013 |
Commentary
Bob King's Failed Promise and Labor's Perilnew
Bob King seems likely to be remembered as the worst leader the United Auto Workers has ever had.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
12-12-2012 |
Business & Labor
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How Detroit is Becoming a Flashpoint for Violence Against Trans Womennew
A deep-dive into the stigma and prejudice keeping many trans women in a cycle of poverty and violence.
Metro Times |
Allie Gross |
02-26-2016 |
LGBT
Tags: trans violence
How one man’s fight for his Detroit neighborhood went viralnew
Standing up for Brightmoor.
Metro Times |
Michael Jackman |
01-14-2016 |
Housing & Development
The irreverent 'Orbit' magazine returns (kind of)new
Twenty-five years ago this month Detroit’s only arts, culture, entertainment, and humor magazine was created; 16 years ago Orbit was put to death by its creator. Unlike Victor Frankenstein, Jerry Vile survived his creation and went on to father new freaky monstrosities to roam the countryside...
Metro Times |
Staff |
08-14-2015 |
Media
Detroit Public Schools’ Debt Has Grown Deepernew
After six years and four state-appointed managers, Detroit Public Schools’ debt has grown even deeper.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
02-25-2015 |
Education
Rebranding Detroitnew
Welcome to 'Springwells Village'--a Southwest Detroit neighborhood most of its own residents have never heard of.
Metro Times |
Lee DeVito |
01-08-2015 |
Housing & Development
