In fight against blight, Detroit cracks down on business owners who illegally post signs
DETROIT (AP) — William Shaw has a message for other business owners advertising their services on illegally posted signs in...
Detroit Evening Report: City receives $20M grant to connect Joe Louis Greenway with Iron Belle Trail
Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway project is getting a $20 million boost from a federal infrastructure grant. The funds — part...
Church uses destroyed firearms as artwork to raise gun violence awareness
Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield kicked off a series of gun destruction events with a live cutting of two...
Created Equal: How Michigan’s $82B budget will affect the state’s most vulnerable populations
Last week, lawmakers in Lansing approved the state's $82.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year — a slight increase...
CEO of Pope Francis Center ‘disappointed’ by Supreme Court ruling on outdoor sleeping bans
Late last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outside in public places....
Men’s mental health issues often go undiagnosed due to social biases, says expert
The suicide rate among men is four times higher than it is for women. That’s according to research from the...
Detroit Evening Report: EV carsharing pilot project expands in Detroit
A pilot project aimed at increasing mobility options for those who can't afford their own vehicle has expanded in the...
Created Equal: What the US can learn from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The United States and Canada share a dark history in the mistreatment of Indigenous people. One of the many abuses...
Lakeside Mall officially closes its doors with plans for redevelopment
Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights officially closed its doors on Monday after nearly 50 years serving the public. Throughout its history, Lakeside Mall...
The Metro Events Guide: Flowers, festivals and food to check out this weekend
This week, we’ve got flowery installations, unique food experiences and festivals for everything under the sun. Read on to learn...
Pro-Palestinian students, faculty share concerns at virtual WSU Board of Governors meeting
The Wayne State University Board of Governors met virtually Wednesday night — less than a month after university police removed...
Created Equal: ReThink I-375 coalition releases list of ‘action items’ for MDOT
ReThink I-375, a coalition of community voices challenging the “I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project,” released a list of 11 action items...