The Metro: New exhibit at The Wright honors writer and activist James Baldwin
If James Baldwin were alive today, he would have been celebrating his 100th birthday. To honor his legacy, Detroit artist...
The Metro: New Oakland County program offering student debt relief for residents
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced plans to notify 25 million student loan borrowers of new debt relief options. Closer...
Michigan Supreme Court sets stage for minimum wage boost
Minimum wage workers in Michigan are in line for a big pay raise in February under a ruling Thursday from...
The Metro Events Guide: Outdoor festivals, comedy shows and cat videos
Welcome to August! We’ve got several outdoor festivals this weekend so you can take full advantage of the late summer...
Michigan Supreme Court decision will likely strike hundreds from sex-offender registry
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan's policy of putting people on a sex-offender registry even if their crime was nonsexual is unconstitutional,...
The Metro: ‘Chronic absenteeism’ is hurting Michigan students. How can we solve it?
“Chronic absenteeism" is one of the biggest problems hurting students in Detroit and across the country, accounting for any students...
Detroit Evening Report: What to know about Proposal L, Detroit’s public library millage renewal
A proposal to renew a millage for the Detroit Public Library will be on the August 6 ballot for Detroiters.Subscribe...
Created Equal: The risks and benefits of aging in place
Many older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. But aging in place requires careful consideration and...
Detroit Evening Report: New mixed-use development breaks ground in North Corktown
The city of Detroit broke ground this week on the first phase of a new mixed-use housing development in North...
The Metro: Detroit Documenters talk public meetings, civic engagement every Friday
Detroit City Council is going on recess from July 31 to September, but that doesn’t mean all local government meetings...
The Metro: How do you teach positive masculinity to boys?
How do you raise young men with healthy masculinity? It’s something author Ruth Whippman explores in her new book, “Boymom:...
Detroit Evening Report: Heavy rain causes trouble for commuters in metro Detroit
Detroiters had to deal with an ugly commute Wednesday morning, with heavy overnight rain leading to street flooding in many...