Royal Oak Ballot Proposal to Relocate War Memorial Fails
Royal Oak residents have rejected a ballot measure that would have returned a war memorial 70 feet back to its...
How the 9.9 Percent, Not the 1 Percent, Is Driving Inequality in the United States
Most Americans are familiar with the "1 percent" -- those at the top who hold the most wealth, despite paying a...
Royal Oak Voters to Have Final Say in Controversial Move of Veterans Memorial
Judy Davids/City of Royal Oak In May, veterans heard something in Royal Oak they had not since the start of...
Who Has Better Taste in Content: Your Friend or the Algorithm?
Did you discover your new favorite band on your own -- or did an online algorithm plant it in front of...
“Arriving Today” Tracks a Single Product Across the Globe to Explore Consumerism, Global Supply
It might take us a single click to buy an item on Amazon, but that item could travel up to...
At-Large Candidates Promise More Transparency and Accountability on Detroit City Council
Federal agents recently searched the home and office of Detroit City Councilmember Janee Ayers as part of a corruption investigation that led...
State Is “Ready to Go” on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids 5-11 Years Old, Says Michigan’s New Top Doctor
For almost two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has been the largest influence on our daily lives. With the three major...
Detroiters Call for Stellantis to Clean Up the Air Around Jeep Plant on City’s East Side
Residents and activists want Stellantis to clean up the air around the automaker’s east-side Detroit Jeep factory. Last month, following complaints by residents, the Michigan Department of...
Artists Like David Opdyke Are Using Their Paintbrushes To Visualize Climate Change
Visual artist David Opdyke has spent the past few years using his artwork to start a conversation about climate change,...
Policing and Flooding Among Key Issues in Dearborn Mayoral Election
Dearborn voters will elect a new mayor on Tuesday. The winner will replace Mayor Jack O'Reilly, who decided not to seek...
Rising Voices Nonprofit Works to Make Sure Asian Americans Are Seen as Political Force in Michigan
“Communities of Hope” features Detroiters from communities of color who have been looking for ways to persevere during the pandemic. Last year...
Infrastructure and Reconciliation Bills Could Have Big Impact on Electric Vehicles in Michigan
It seems like the more we hear about the negotiations in Congress over the infrastructure bill and the Build Back...
