A Flint Mom and a Journalist Describe How the Community Spoke Truth To Power

Melissa Mays is a Flint mother-turned-activist who says she and her children are suffering from illnesses caused by chemicals they ingested...

Three Experts On Preventing Another Flint Water Crisis

Jiquanda Johnson is a Flint-area native with more than 16 years of experience in journalism including print, television and digital media....

How to Make Recycled Holiday Gift Wrap

There are so many decorations, gift wrap and glitter this time of year. But all of that décor usually ends...

Elin Betanzo and Curt Guyette’s Persistent Pursuit of the Truth in Flint

Elin Betanzo is a life-long friend of Dr. Mona, author of “What the Eyes Don’t See,” and worked for the EPA during the...

This woman’s Christmas wonderland recaptures childhood joy for visitors

Editor’s note: Since this story was originally published in 2019, Sandra Nader has passed away. We remember her Christmas cheer...

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Rep. Dan Kildee Talk Seeking Justice in Flint Amid Water Crisis

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, is founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative....

Three Tips to Glow Up With Christmas Lights Without Wasting Energy

This time of year when the sky gets dark, many houses are aglow with Christmas lights. In fact between Thanksgiving...

Disability Advocates Push for Creation of an Office of Disability Affairs in Detroit

An accessibility advocacy group proposed the creation of a city department tasked with addressing the needs of Detroiters living with disabilities...

Gov. Whitmer Creates Task Force to Address Poverty In Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is establishing a taskforce to study poverty in Michigan, signing an executive order on Wed., Dec. 18,...

Wayne County Sells Hines Park Mill, Part of Ford History, To Artist Tony Roko Despite Public Outcry

Alex McLenon A historic mill at the corner of Hines Drive and Wilcox Road in Plymouth will officially be changing...

The Things We Ate in 2019: Free Press Restaurant Critic Talks Detroit Sandwich Wars, Labor Shortage

Mark Kurlyandchik / Detroit Free Press Whether it's fine dining or a grab-and-go meal, one of the many delights in...

The Decade of Disruption: Me Too, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump and More

Before entering 2020, Detroit Today's Stephen Henderson closes out this year and the decade by taking a look back to reflect...