Detroit Evening Report: US Census refuses to adjust 2020 Detroit estimates despite city’s challenge

The U.S. Census Bureau is refusing to change some 2020 population estimates challenged by the city of Detroit.  Subscribe to...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit spending $10M to replace 5K lead pipes in 2023

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department plans to spend $10 million to replace 5,000 lead water pipes this year, with...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves Juneteenth as paid holiday for city workers

Detroit will recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city workers. Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report NPR...

Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park enters mediation talks with GLWA over $24 million water debt

Highland Park is entering mediation talks with the Great Lakes Water Authority to work out a plan to pay off...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit using $5 million fund to improve Gratiot-7 Mile neighborhoods

The Gratiot and 7 Mile Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF) is receiving millions of dollars in investments to support east side...

DER Weekends: Muslim women of business

 In the latest installment of DER Weekends, Nargis Rahman tells the story of Muslim businesswomen in Southeast Michigan coming...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit school closes after student’s death, high rate of illnesses

The Detroit Health Department is working with Detroit Public Schools Community District and state officials to investigate illnesses at two...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit announces $8M tree removal program

Detroit city officials announced a new $8.3 million tree cleanup for homeowners. Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...

Detroit Evening Report: Construction starts on Detroit transit center at former Michigan State Fairgrounds site

Construction has begun on a new transit center at the site of the former Michigan State Fairgrounds. Listen and Subscribe...

Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park mayor declares state of emergency over $24 million debt

Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald has declared a state of emergency as the city faces a financial crisis. Listen and...

Detroit Evening Report: Gilbert Foundation’s eviction defense fund surpasses 6K households goal early

The Gilbert Family Foundation's eviction defense fund program connected more than 6,400 households to free legal support, already surpassing its...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate approves expanding Earned Income Tax Credit

Roughly 700,000 low-income families in Michigan that claim the earned income tax credit (EITC) could get checks in the mail...