Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Fire Department expanding smoke alarm initiative for Fire Prevention Week

The Detroit Fire Department is hosting three community events this month in honor of National Fire Prevention Week.The theme of...

The Metro: Baker’s, Simmons & Clark hit 90-plus year milestones in Detroit 

Both Baker's Keyboard Lounge and Simmons & Clark Jewelers have kept their doors open for 90-plus years — largely due...

The Metro: Celebrate Buffalo Soldiers history at Rouge Park blues festival

The Detroit Parks Coalition's Freedom Arts Festival is celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers on Saturday at Rouge Park with a family-friendly...

Detroit Evening Report: Holy Paws Dog Park breaks ground; Dearborn offering free porch repairs + more

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new grant program in Dearborn to help homeowners fund front...

Judge strikes down parts of Michigan sex offender registry law

A federal judge has struck down major portions of Michigan’s sex offender registry law. The decision potentially affects many thousands...

The Metro: New book takes historical look at how Black Americans envisioned utopia

For many Black Americans, the idea of religion intersects with freedom in a complicated way. Enslaved Africans came to this...

Created Equal: Ford’s ‘BlueOval City’ EV complex promises jobs, residents want more input

The rural landscape of West Tennessee is undergoing a massive change. Ford’s “BlueOval City” electric vehicle manufacturing complex spans six...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit advances ordinance setting protest restrictions at health clinics

Detroit is another step closer to passing an ordinance that would put some limits on protesters outside health care facilities.Subscribe...

Detroit Evening Report: Lebanese community mourns; Michigan tribes get funding for climate action + more

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a vigil held in Dearborn over the weekend to mourn those...

Detroit Evening Report: Hurricane Helene impacts Detroit; Gratiot gets funding boost and more

Friday on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the remnants of Hurricane Helene bringing strong winds and rain to the...

The Metro: Detroit Fire Department teams with nonprofit to reduce overdose deaths

Overdose deaths across the United States have declined more than 10% over the past year, according to the latest public...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit recognized for ‘blight to beauty’ projects; UAW, Ford make tentative deal + more

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we discuss recent honors given to the city of Detroit for two "blight...