Please check out the new sideshow covering the demolition of the Madison-Lenox Hotel that has been posted in the archives.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Matty Moroun and his big slice of Detroit
BY JOHN GALLAGHER/DETROIT FREE PRESS
Whether battling to keep control of Detroit's only bridge to Canada or sparring with neighbors over his blighted Michigan Central Station, businessman Manuel (Matty) Moroun faces a wealth of controversy.
It doesn't help his public image that he's rich, reclusive and he's suing the City of Detroit, the State of Michigan and the government of Canada, among others.
But when it comes to owning big chunks of real estate in Detroit's most depressed districts, Moroun sees no controversy. He is unabashedly proud of his record -- and thinks Detroiters should be, too....
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Monday, April 05, 2010
Henry Ford plans $500M hospital expansion, redevelopment in Detroit
Christina Rogers / The Detroit News
Henry Ford Health System is finalizing plans to make a $500 million investment in its flagship hospital in Detroit and expand the medical center's footprint across West Grand Boulevard, building a south campus with doctors' offices, research facilities and an education center....
The seven-hospital system also plans to lead a collaborative effort aimed at redeveloping a larger 300-acre section of Detroit's New Center neighborhood, turning it into a "Community Health Park." Henry Ford says it intends to work with developers to transform blighted land directly south of its hospital into a hub for mixed-use housing, retail and other commercial activity. It hopes these efforts will attract another $500 million in investment by outside residential and commercial developers.
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Friday, April 02, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Battle for Hearts and Minds has Begun
It has been pointed out that avid Dyspathy.com reader and DUI lawyer, Daniel Hajji has posted his "grossly non-compliant and inappropriate" motion on the homepage of his law firm's website. This is the equivalent of a kindergartner taping has "finger painting" to mommy's refrigerator in a desperate search for approval.
As the battle heats up between Woodward's Friend and SuperMichiganLawyer, writers from across the region have begun to take notice. Bill Shea at Crain's Detroit and Aaron Foley of MLive.com have both weighed in. It will be interesting to see what tomorrow will bring.
As the battle heats up between Woodward's Friend and SuperMichiganLawyer, writers from across the region have begun to take notice. Bill Shea at Crain's Detroit and Aaron Foley of MLive.com have both weighed in. It will be interesting to see what tomorrow will bring.
Ambassador Bridge owner sues officials
Lawsuit claims U.S., Canada are stalling efforts to build 2nd span over Detroit River
Mark Hicks / The Detroit News
Detroit -- The owner of the Ambassador Bridge has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Coast Guard as well as Canadian and American government officials, saying they are stalling efforts to build a second span over the Detroit River.
According to the suit filed Monday in U.S. District Court by the Detroit International Bridge Co., owned by Manuel "Matty" Moroun, and the Canadian Transit Co., a proposed competing bridge plan, the Detroit River International Crossing, violates a long-standing law passed by U.S. and Canadian governments settling ownership and maintenance of the Ambassador Bridge.
That included "the right to construct a new span to replace an older span that requires substantial maintenance to extend its useful life," the suit read.
"We feel that the U.S. and Canadian governments are constrained from interfering with the operations of the Ambassador Bridge based on acts passed by Congress and the Canadian parliament," said Phil Frame, bridge company spokesman....
Mark Hicks / The Detroit News
Detroit -- The owner of the Ambassador Bridge has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Coast Guard as well as Canadian and American government officials, saying they are stalling efforts to build a second span over the Detroit River.
According to the suit filed Monday in U.S. District Court by the Detroit International Bridge Co., owned by Manuel "Matty" Moroun, and the Canadian Transit Co., a proposed competing bridge plan, the Detroit River International Crossing, violates a long-standing law passed by U.S. and Canadian governments settling ownership and maintenance of the Ambassador Bridge.
That included "the right to construct a new span to replace an older span that requires substantial maintenance to extend its useful life," the suit read.
"We feel that the U.S. and Canadian governments are constrained from interfering with the operations of the Ambassador Bridge based on acts passed by Congress and the Canadian parliament," said Phil Frame, bridge company spokesman....
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Reputation Doctor Releases Another Missive on Our Felonious Ex-Mayor
As you know, former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is required by law to pay restitution to the City of Detroit based on 30% of his current income, benefits and gifts received. Sadly, we are back in court tomorrow to put an end to the prosecutor's goal to increase his restitution payments based on rumors and innuendo and not facts. We feel confident the facts will speak for themselves tomorrow.
It is ironic these court issue continues to be top news stories in Detroit as the new Mayor gives his State of the City address. Kwame Kilpatrick is the former Mayor and not the current Mayor. External to his court problems, former Mayor Kilpatrick's accomplishments for the City of Detroit speak for themselves, including new hotels, new private and public sector jobs, a new Riverfront, national and local special events in a then vibrant downtown Detroit, new parks and recreation centers, new casinos bringing valuable revenue to the City, cleaner streets and much more!
Why is former Mayor Kilpatrick a scapegoat for all?
I certainly hope that Mike Paul buys his client a new shirt for tomorrow's hearing just to avoid any confusion.
It is ironic these court issue continues to be top news stories in Detroit as the new Mayor gives his State of the City address. Kwame Kilpatrick is the former Mayor and not the current Mayor. External to his court problems, former Mayor Kilpatrick's accomplishments for the City of Detroit speak for themselves, including new hotels, new private and public sector jobs, a new Riverfront, national and local special events in a then vibrant downtown Detroit, new parks and recreation centers, new casinos bringing valuable revenue to the City, cleaner streets and much more!
Why is former Mayor Kilpatrick a scapegoat for all?
I certainly hope that Mike Paul buys his client a new shirt for tomorrow's hearing just to avoid any confusion.