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Detroit residents push back on Covergirls strip club return
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Megan Lee , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
Neighbors on Detroit's east side say they are surprised and upset to see a "coming soon" sign on the front of Covergirls strip club, a business they say shut down years ago. Tez Ashford, who lives in the area, said he is not pleased about the news. "No, not happy. Not happy," Ashford said. Accord...
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Summary created by The Detroit Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Megan Lee, WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 23, 2026 Indexed here Jul 23, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway In 2017 and 2019, the Detroit Police Department was called for multiple crimes including car thefts, battery and assaults.
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The controversy surrounding Covergirls strip club's return to Detroit's east side raises questions about the city's zoning laws and the balance between economic development and community concerns. Detroit Council Member Latisha Johnson's statement that no public hearing was required due to the business's decades-old establishment highlights the need for review of the city's regulations. As the community pushes back against the club's reopening, it's clear that residents are seeking a different kind of investment in their neighborhood. The presence of a nearby church, Martin Evers MBC, and its pastor's efforts to uplift the area, demonstrate the community's desire for positive growth. With the club expected to open within 30 days, it remains to be seen how the owner will fulfill their commitment to being a responsible neighbor and whether the city will take steps to address the community's concerns.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Neighbors on Detroit's east side say they are surprised and upset to see a "coming soon" sign on the front of Covergirls strip club, a business they say shut down years ago. Tez Ashford, who lives in the area, said he is not pleased about the news. "No, not happy. Not happy," Ashford said. Accord...
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