Created Equal: Shining a light on inequities in Detroit, America

Detroit, and its history, is ground zero for understanding the promise of opportunity and the challenge of inequality in this...

Maple Theater management announces historic theater will close its doors

The Maple Theater — a long-time institution for independent film buffs in metro Detroit — will close its doors after...

Detroit Evening Report: State approves $65M to improve water infrastructure in several Michigan cities

Michigan’s office of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy or EGLE approved nearly $66 million in grants to help upgrade infrastructure...

Detroit Evening Report: Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint water crisis

Flint residents, businesses and property owners have reached a $25 million settlement with an engineering firm that contracted with the...

CultureShift Events Guide: Movies, music and more

This week, we have classic movies, local music and homegrown comedy to add to your calendar. Then, starting next week,...

Growing Michigan’s population will require a lot of money, time, bipartisan council reports

Michigan is having a hard time keeping and attracting residents, according to a recent report from the Growing Michigan Together...

Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives

Two local nonprofits are banding together to offer grants to young aspiring artists looking to further develop their skills. Subscribe...

Human trafficking bills pass state Senate  

A bill package passed Thursday in the Michigan Senate could mean human trafficking survivors would no longer have to appear...

Muslim foster children in Michigan need homes, mentors

There are hundreds of thousands of kids in foster care across the country. There’s often an effort to place children...

CultureShift Events Guide: Where to watch the Lions this weekend

The Lions are 60 minutes from the Super Bowl and the whole city is on the edge of our seats...

Free preschool, community college headlines Whitmer’s State of the State address

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put economic development, free community college and preschool for 4-year-olds, and some love for the Detroit Lions...

Detroit Today: Whitmer’s proposed tax credit for caregivers could help Michigan families

A new proposed tax credit from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would provide up to $5,000 in relief to caregivers in the...