INSIDER
Abandoned Detroit elementary school to be knocked down in emergency demolition after catching on fire twice
Read full article: Abandoned Detroit elementary school to be knocked down in emergency demolition after catching on fire twiceThe city of Detroit is set to demolish an abandoned elementary school this week after catching on fire twice.
Demolition of building behind ‘green ooze’ spill in Madison Heights underway
Read full article: Demolition of building behind ‘green ooze’ spill in Madison Heights underwayAfter years of legal battles, a condemned Madison Heights building deemed responsible for a toxic chemical spill is getting demolished.
Detroit Packard Plant owner misses deadline to file demolition permits
Read full article: Detroit Packard Plant owner misses deadline to file demolition permitsA critical deadline was missed Thursday in the court-determined process to demolish the Packard Plant in Detroit, which has become an eyesore.
‘I feel pretty good. I’m giving back:’ Demolition department hires previously incarcerated Detroit residents
Read full article: ‘I feel pretty good. I’m giving back:’ Demolition department hires previously incarcerated Detroit residentsThe Detroit Demolition Department has a whole lot on it’s plate since voters passed Proposal N.
Stash Detroit dispensary employees watch as business is demolished after mysterious underground incident
Read full article: Stash Detroit dispensary employees watch as business is demolished after mysterious underground incidentMonique Boulianne and Kharen Mason can only watch on as the place they worked for quite some time, literally crumbles to the ground.
Dispensary employees watch as business is demolished after mysterious southwest Detroit underground incident
Read full article: Dispensary employees watch as business is demolished after mysterious southwest Detroit underground incidentMonique Boulianne and Kharen Mason can only watch on as the place they worked for quite some time, literally crumbles to the ground.
Palace of Auburn Hills implosion clears way for redevelopment project
Read full article: Palace of Auburn Hills implosion clears way for redevelopment projectAUBURN HILLS, Mich. After countless championships and concerts since 1988, The Palace of Auburn Hills was demolished in seconds on Saturday. Former Detroit Pistons player Earl Cureton played his very first game at The Palace and says saying goodbye to the arena is painful for everyone -- from players to fans. This is an exciting time for us here in Auburn Hills, said Auburn Hills Mayor Kevin McDaniel. Before the arena was sold, Auburn Hills city council rezoned the space for research and development. The one million square foot mixed-use development is expected to include corporate offices, along with research and development and technology companies.
LIVE STREAM: The remainder of The Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: The remainder of The Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolishedAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The remnants of The Palace of Auburn Hills -- the Detroit Pistons former hometown arena -- will be demolished Saturday morning. You can watch the demolition live in the video player above at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The Palace of Auburn Hills has been closed since 2017 and demolition began in December of last year. Much of the arena has already been gutted -- only a roof and supportive structure still remain.
Former Detroit Pistons turf, Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished Saturday
Read full article: Former Detroit Pistons turf, Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished SaturdayAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The remnants of the Detroit Pistons former hometown arena will be demolished Saturday morning. The Palace of Auburn Hills has been closed since 2017 and demolition began in December of last year. We promised the people of Auburn Hills and Oakland County that we would find a solution that would be good for the community and make a positive economic impact, Gores said. The final concert held at The Palace was Bob Seger in Sept. 2017 and the final event at the venue was the Taste of Auburn Hills in Oct. 2017. The Detroit Pistons home court now resides within the Little Caesars Arena in Downtown Detroit.
Weekend bridge demolition to close I-94 in Detroit
Read full article: Weekend bridge demolition to close I-94 in DetroitDETROIT A section of I-94 will be closed in both directions through the weekend due to road work. Both directions of I-94 between I-75 and Gratiot Avenue will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday through 5 a.m. on Monday. During the closure westbound I-94 traffic will detour to southbound Gratiot Avenue, the westbound Gratiot Connector and then northbound I-75 back to westbound I-94. All westbound I-94 entrance ramps between Chalmers Street and Chene Street will close at 7 p.m. Friday and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday. Officials say eastbound I-94 traffic will detour to southbound I-75, the eastbound Gratiot Connector and then northbound Gratiot Avenue back to I-94.
VIDEO: Whats left of the Palace of Auburn Hills
Read full article: VIDEO: Whats left of the Palace of Auburn HillsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Palace of Auburn Hills was a big part of Metro Detroit for nearly 30 years. Watch above: Tim Pamplin takes a tour of whats left of The Palace of Auburn HillsWhen The Palace opened in 1988, it revolutionized the way arenas were built. The final concert held at The Palace was Bob Seger on Sep. 23, 2017. A few weeks later, the final event at the venue was the Taste of Auburn Hills on Oct. 12, 2017. READ: Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished this fall ahead of redevelopment project