Articles & Essays
Research articles, op-eds, and just-for-fun pieces about Detroit, photography, and life.
As I continue archiving work from my old website, old articles will be added chronologically.

Poletown East’s St. Stanislaus Church Could Be Demolished
St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Roman Catholic Church has been a Detroit landmark since its opening in 1913. However, for the past few decades, St. Stanislaus has been known for different reasons, deteriorating in plain sight.








Sixto Rodriguez’s Detroit Memorial Service
On Saturday, Detroiters and music lovers from across the globe said goodbye to a Motor City icon. Sixto Diaz Rodriguez passed away on August 8, 2023, and his life and legacy were celebrated at the Majestic Music Theatre on Woodward Avenue from noon until 11 PM.


