abandoned homes

A Detroit fire truck. (WWJ/Marie Osborne)

Tale Of Two Cities: “You Feel For The People, They Deserve Better”

As the Midtown and downtown areas continue to thrive, many in the neighborhoods say fire safety is often a bigger concern than crime.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/15

Firefighters Battle Blaze At Downriver Hoarder House

A home, packed the the ceiling with junk, went up in flames Wednesday morning in Taylor.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/13

An abandoned Detroit building is torn down. (WWJ Photo/Florence Walton)

Plan To Boost Detroit Neighborhoods Near Schools Unveiled

The state, city of Detroit and public school district are working on an initiative that will make schools the hub of a neighborhood’s revitalization.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/02

Arson Suspected In Trio Of House Fires

Detroit fire officials suspect arson after three abandoned homes burned Wednesday on the city’s east side.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/25

John Olumba speaking with community member in file photo from Olumba's State Rep. Website.

Blighted Homes More Than An Eyesore For City Residents

State Representative John Olumba ushered in to City Council homeowners from his northeast Detroit district who are fed up with the burned out and abandoned homes and lots that are overgrown with grass.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/18

‘Garden Of Eden’ Appears Amid Detroit Blight

It’s being called an oasis in the desert in one east side Detroit neighborhood littered with empty lots and abandoned homes.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/19

Arson Suspected In Rash Of House Fires

A Detroit firefighter says there have been 13 fires in one Southwest Detroit neighborhood since Easter morning.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/09

Metro Campaign To Sell Renovated Foreclosures Gets National Props

By selling nearly 100 previously foreclosed or abandoned homes in less than a year, Michigan Association of Realtors’ effort lauded as example for communities across the country.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/06

Coalition Calls On Businesses To Clean Up Detroit

A group of community activists are gathering in front of the abandoned Michigan Central Depot to call on property owners in the city to step-up and clean up the town.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/06/03