Haunting Images Of Detroit’s Decline (PHOTOS)


My dad grew up in Highland Park and witnessed some of the better days in Detroit, which are ancient history. The city has been in decay for decades. This is not a recent developmen­t. I am a suburbanit­e and have lived north of the D my entire life. It sickens me to see an urban center continue its decline when it could rise to greatness. The city’s failure to make a comeback is synonymous with the Lions; and all of us keep holding our breath waiting for that moment… Those who can no longer hold their breath move on.
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I am a mom, writer, advocate, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, in-law, outlaw, friend, neighbor, Michigander,sports fan, moviegoer, music lover, novice yogi, sometimes runner and suburbanite of Nashville. I love my husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, home state, adopted state, country, planet, wine, beer, cocktails, coffee and Italian-Irish heritage.

2 thoughts on “Haunting Images Of Detroit’s Decline (PHOTOS)”

    1. Thanks for reading, Heather. Detroit is in a sorry state. I couldn’t believe Charles Pugh on the news a couple nights ago. He was challenging Census numbers because he figured those incarcerated should be factored in. I can appreciate the city stands to lose millions in state and federal funding. But, come on. As for the running, I never thought I would say this. But, I think I want to start running 5Ks.

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