Detroit Evening Report: City officials unveil new park in Detroit’s Cody Rouge neighborhood

City officials and community stakeholders gathered in Rouge Park on Thursday to celebrate the newly revitalized Tireman-Minock Park in Detroit's...

The Metro: ‘Coolin’ with Cops’ initiative aims to build bridges between Detroit youth and police

The Detroit Police Athletic League is partnering with the Detroit Police Department to start a new community initiative to help...

Michigan’s Bangladeshi community celebrates ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Hundreds of people from the Michigan Bangladeshi community gathered at Jayne Field in Banglatown on Monday night to celebrate the...

Created Equal: The Milliken v. Bradley decision’s effect on Detroit schools, 50 years later

Last month marked the 50th anniversary of a Supreme Court case originating in Detroit that’s had a lasting impact on...

Wayne County voters pass proposals A, P; Detroiters pass library millage renewal

Wayne County voters approved two ballot initiatives on Tuesday that will renew a millage to fund improvements to parks and...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit announces new plan to help residents pay overdue water bills

The city of Detroit has created a new payment program for those behind on their water bill. Subscribe to the Detroit...

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...