The case for Thaddeus Stevens being an American hero
Thaddeus Stevens was a radical Republican who grew up poor in Vermont. He came to support abolition, fight economic inequality,...
Does a high water level explain Lake Erie earthquakes?
University of Michigan Geophysics Professor Yihe Huang A significant earthquake centered near Cleveland under Lake Erie in 2019 drew the...
What to expect at Motor City Comic Con
Set your phasers to fun: Captain James T. Kirk is beaming down to Novi this weekend as Motor City...
Detroit Evening Report: May 12, 2022: Trump supporters holding “election integrity” summit
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Former President...
Oxford officials delay investigation into shooting
The school board in Oxford is delaying an investigation into the state’s deadliest school shooting. The district’s Board of...
Malcolm X-inspired opera opens Saturday at Detroit Opera House
Malcolm X was a minister, human rights activist and prominent Black nationalist leader who served as a spokesman for the...
How the “big lie” came to be and why people still believe it
President Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election fair and square. But many people — including prominent Republicans — say...
Litter is a significant problem in Detroit. Kids could be the solution
Springtime in Detroit means daffodils and apple trees are blooming, birds are returning – and plastic bags, bottles, pizza boxes...
Detroit Evening Report: May 11, 2022: MSU economist becomes first Black woman to serve on Fed’s board of governors
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Michigan State...
Ukrainian author explains how Ukrainians are fighting for their land, history and culture
It has now been months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war has turned into one of attrition — as...
Detroit Evening Report, May 10, 2022: East Lansing officers identified in shooting at Meijer
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Two East...
Detroit City Council approves Right to Counsel ordinance
The Detroit City Council has unanimously approved the “Right to Counsel” ordinance. The legislation will pay for attorneys for...