The Metro: This Juneteenth, celebrating Black liberation and wealth generation through homeownership

Local nonprofit Detroit Future City hosted a panel discussion and Juneteenth celebration on Tuesday to commemorate Black liberation and wealth...

Late fees, warrant costs to be waived at 36th District Court through August

The 36th District Court has launched a debt amnesty program from June 24 through Aug. 2, during which all late...

Detroit Evening Report: Henry Ford, MSU break ground on new research facility in Detroit

Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University broke ground Monday on their new research center in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood....

Detroit Evening Report: Excessive Heat Warning issued for metro Detroit this week

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for metro Detroit through 8 p.m. Friday. Dangerously hot conditions...

Created Equal: Michigan author digs into the Midwest’s Indigenous history

At an early age, Michigan author Robert Downes became aware that the land his family's farm sat on was formerly...

The Metro: Rochester Hills mayor shares mental health resources for splash pad shooting victims

As the metro Detroit area continues to cope after Saturday's mass shooting at a Rochester Hills splash pad, Mayor Bryan...

The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Detroit

This week, we’ve got several Juneteenth celebrations, featuring live music, interactive art, panel discussions and community. Plus, the start of summer...

DTE Energy is building the region’s largest battery energy storage center at old Trenton coal plant

DTE Energy announced Monday it will build a battery energy storage facility at the recently retired Trenton Channel coal plant.DTE...

The Metro: New Bridge Housing Campus addresses homelessness in Detroit

What causes someone to be homeless? Is it mental health issues? What about lack of job opportunities? Maybe it’s not...

The Metro: The transformation of Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station

While lots of talk is surrounding Michigan Central Station's grand reopening concert on Thursday, there are many who are much...

Key figure at Detroit Riverfront Conservancy charged with embezzling millions

DETROIT (AP) — A man who for years controlled the finances at a group that has turned Detroit's riverfront into...

Worker groups say minimum wage proposal could drive voter turnout

Business and worker groups are waiting on a Michigan Supreme Court decision due by the end of the month. The...