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...
Warren Helps Center Line Celebrate That It’s Not Warren
The intersection of Stephens and Van Dyke Avenues in Macomb County is a borderline. It only takes a few steps...
Ho, Ho, Horticulture: Is Your Fake Christmas Tree Environmentally Friendly?
This time of year, many of us are partaking in the annual tradition of either putting up a real or fake...
Michigan’s Population Is Growing Again, But State Could Still Lose Out in 2020 Census
Michigan was the only state to lose population in the 2010 U.S. census. The decline was less than one percent,...
Minorities Make Up Increasing Share of Drug Overdose Deaths In Wayne County, Report Says
A preliminary report on drug overdoses in Wayne County predicts the number of deaths will stay the same as last...
Recreational Pot is Legal in Michigan, But Medical Dispensaries Are Still Opening Doors
Shiraz Ahmed / WDET In Center Line, a former call center on Lawrence Avenue is being transformed into a medical...
Five Years After Detroit’s Bankruptcy, Kevyn Orr Stands By Decisions
It has been five years since Detroit’s historic bankruptcy, but the effects of it are still being debated. Former Emergency...
How A County Program to Prevent Foreclosures Left Some Residents in More Debt
Over the last three years, Detroit News reporter Christine MacDonald has reported on a payment plan program meant to help Wayne...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib Staffer Is Named New Charter Revision Commissioner
The Charter Revision Commission will formally announce Denzel McCampbell, US House Rep. Rashida Tlaib’ communications director, as its newest commissioner...
Detroit Chamber: Southeast Michigan Doing Well, But Lags On Regional Transit
Jake Neher/WDET The debate continues over the need for a robust and fully funded Regional Transit Authority connecting all Southeast Michigan....