Locals and Tourists #82 (GTWA #134): Detroit, originally uploaded by Eric Fischer.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Monica Conyers Wants More Time
Monica Conyers wants to delay the start of her federal prison sentence by three months. In a court filing Conyers declared that she wants to help a close family member who's having surgery in late July.
Conyers' appeal of her sentence is still pending in federal court.
Conyers' appeal of her sentence is still pending in federal court.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Oneida Jackson: Free Press Copy Editor, Vandal!
Vandals mar new bridge in Detroit
Tom Greenwood / The Detroit News
Less than a day after it opened, the Mexicantown Bagley Avenue Pedestrian Bridge was vandalized, Michigan Department of Transportation officials said....
In fact, MDOT video cameras caught one woman as she used a colored pen to scrawl on a bench in the middle of the 400-foot-long bridge.
"Yes, it was me," said Oneida Jackson, a copy editor at the Detroit Free Press and author of the Sunday's "O Street" blog.
"I did it. If you see a person with a green pen ... dressed in black slacks and a red top, that's me. I was excited about the event and wanted to put my name on it."
Jackson eventually put away the marker and said "Oh, I guess I shouldn't be doing this," the tape showed. As a blogger, she has written about her efforts as a mom to raise her 16-year-old son and encourage citizens to be more patient and civil.
From The Detroit News
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Faces of Matty
Joel Thurtell scorches Matty Moroun once more.
Faces of Matty from Joel On The Road.
It turns out that Mr. Moroun have given a gift to Windsor as well.
You can view some of the construction of Mr. Moroun's WINDSOR ramp to nowhere here.
Faces of Matty from Joel On The Road.
It turns out that Mr. Moroun have given a gift to Windsor as well.
You can view some of the construction of Mr. Moroun's WINDSOR ramp to nowhere here.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Madison-Lenox Hotel Demolition
Please check out the new sideshow covering the demolition of the Madison-Lenox Hotel that has been posted in the archives.
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.
World's Worst DUI Lawyer Threatens Detroit's Favorite Blogger
Apparently, second chair counsel for a certain felonious ex-mayor has had his feeling hurt and doesn't understand satire. He emailed Woodward's Friend a cease and desist letter this past weekend. That lawyer's only claim to fame is writing a notorious appeal on behalf of his client to halt his probation violation hearing. The filing was deemed "grossly noncompliant and inappropriate" by Judge Karen Fort Hood. His cease and desist letter was poorly written as well.
Please show your support at dyspathy.com
Please show your support at dyspathy.com
Sunday, March 14, 2010
This Olde Building
In honor of the demise of the Lafayette Building, Faded Detroit brings you the Olde Building. The former Grand Trunk office building came down in 2004 to provide more parking for the Dime Building. This was followed by the the demolition of People’s Outfitting Company (Detroit Commerce Building) in 2007 and the Lafayette Building in 2010.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
The Lafayette Building has fallen. The remains of the structure were brought down Saturday night. All that remains are bits and pieces of its steel skeleton and a pile of debris.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Winter at the William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
The extension to the former Tricentennial State Park and Harbor is now open.
North Woodward Garden Block Development (Updated)
Restoration and redevelopment are speeding along on the west side of Woodward between Mack and Warren. The C. Howard Crane designed Garden Theater (1912) will be returned to is original use as a theater and the Blue Moon Building will be renovated to house a restaurant. Gone are several blighted buildings on the block. A new, three-story building containing retail and commercial space as well as a 300-space parking garage will rise to take their place.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Caille Brothers Building
In 1888 the Caille Brothers invented and patented coin-slot devices which resulted in establishment of penny arcades. The brothers moved from Saginaw to Detroit in 1895 and worked out of this factory to establish their slot machine empire. 500 people worked there and it was the largest plant in the world for manufacture of coin controlled machines. Later they expanded their product line to include other items such as marine motors, scales, and the conveyor belts used in grocery stores. The Caille Brothers Company maintained branch offices in New York, Chicago and Paris. The Building has been transformed into phase two of the Lofts at New Amsterdam.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
71 Garfield
Garfield Manor at 71 Garfield has been converted into combined housing and studio space for artists. It will contain 20 residential units and 20 studios. The complex is green. Geothermal, solar and wind and water retention systems will reduce net energy consumption and the waste stream to near zero.
*Note* Please ignore the color differences in the brick. I'm not sure how much the difference is from clean up or from my exposure.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Whitewash
Rather than doing any substantial work on Film Exchange Building, the owner decided to dump a few hundred gallons of white paint on the building and call it a day.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Piquette Square
Work is wrapping up on Piquette Square, a 150-unit, four-story, mixed-use development being built on the site of the Studebaker Factory in Milwaukee-Junction. The building will provide housing for homeless veterans and supportive services, as well as ground floor commercial space.
The Studebaker site after the factory was destroyed by fire in June, 2005.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Huntington Hotel Fire Aftermath
Fire destroyed this five-story building in Midtown on New Year's Eve. Three people died in the blaze which was caused by a drunken man who used a lit piece of paper to light a cigarette.
Buildings of Detroit has some footage of the fire.