Joe Lapointe

Detroit

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Journalist

Articles

Whistle-blower alleges deadly culture of corruption at Michigan Department of Corrections

2 weeks ago | metrotimes.com | Joe Lapointe

One of prison’s worst-kept secrets is that almost anything sold outside the walls can be purchased inside, and a witness to countless inmate drug overdoses is calling for state and federal authorities to act.
Lapointe: Reflections on Opening Day

2 weeks ago | metrotimes.com | Joe Lapointe

Some random observations after attending the home opener of the baseball season — a 7-4 Tigers victory over the Chicago White Sox — and watching it later on a TV recording. Followed by more sports shorts . . . PARKING, PRE-GAME, and HORSEPOWER: Lots of parking lot operators hit the $100 threshold. Supply and demand, of course. I got there early enough to find a free curb space less than one mile from Comerica Park — right across the street from a lot priced at $50.
Emergency alert error wakes up metro Detroit residents following explosion on city’s west side

3 weeks ago | metrotimes.com | Steve Neavling |Joe Lapointe

A jarring, ear-splitting emergency alert that startled many metro Detroit residents awake at 6 a.m. Monday was mistakenly sent to cell phones across the region, the Detroit Fire Department acknowledged. The high-pitched alert was intended only for the immediate area surrounding an early-morning explosion at an apartment building on Littlefield Street near Schoolcraft Road on the city’s west side.
Lapointe: Might this be Mallory McMorrow’s moment?

3 weeks ago | metrotimes.com | Joe Lapointe |Lee DeVito

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Wayne State stops students, faculty from holding pro-Palestinian vigil

1 month ago | metrotimes.com | Steve Neavling |Joe Lapointe

Wayne State University prevented a group of peaceful pro-Palestinian activists, including students and professors, from gathering at a campus site, the latest example of the college cracking down on opponents of Israel’s relentless killings in the Middle East.
Lapointe: Such an interesting time to test a Tesla

1 month ago | metrotimes.com | Joe Lapointe |Josh Cohen

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Detroit City FC readies for Hamtramck home opener

1 month ago | metrotimes.com | Josh Cohen |Joe Lapointe

Fresh off their big win at the defending USL champion Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Le Rouge look to continue their hot start in their home opener this Saturday against Birmingham Legion FC. Grab your scarves and get a head start on the action at the New Dodge, where the Northern Guard will be pregaming and then marching through Hamtown to the game at 3 p.m. Party starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday; New Dodge Lounge, 8850 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck. No cover.
Lapointe: Is this ‘Sunset’ for ‘Hollywood’ Craig?

1 month ago | metrotimes.com | Joe Lapointe |Steve Neavling

I first met James Craig seven years ago when he was riding high as Detroit’s popular chief of police. Reporting a profile, I watched him interact with cops, citizens, and the media. You couldn’t help but notice his people skills and self-confidence. “I’ve always been one who gravitates to leadership positions,” Craig told me. Strangers greeted him in his favorite restaurant, hugging him and thanking him for his work. “Deputy mayor” already graced his official title.
Lapointe: Thanks to Trump, Canada is mad at the USA - and Wayne Gretzky, too?

1 month ago | metrotimes.com | Joe Lapointe |Josh Cohen

To open its national newscast — The National — last Thursday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation showed video of big trucks crossing the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan, United States of America with Windsor, Ontario, Canada. With automotive parts constantly crisscrossing borders during vehicle production, it is a major chokepoint in President Donald Trump’s trade war of tariffs against Canada and other nations.
Struggling Wayne State grads push for higher wages, better working conditions in contract talks

1 month ago | metrotimes.com | Steve Neavling |Joe Lapointe

Graduate student employees at Wayne State University have begun negotiations for a new labor contract, seeking better pay and improved working conditions amid rising living costs and concerns over campus facilities.