“The Democratic Party here has provided a Safe Zone — a safe zone for Chinese Communist Party affiliative companies to receive taxpayer incentives," said Peter Hoekstra (center), Michigan Republican Party chair, at a news conference with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers and congressional candidate Tom Barrett in Lansing.

Michigan Republicans and Democrats slam each other over Chinese investment in the state

September 11, 2024

Michigan Republicans and Democrats exchanged barbs Monday over Chinese investment in the U.S. — and in Michigan in particular.Michigan Republicans...

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This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

A look at false and misleading claims made during Trump and Harris’ debate

September 11, 2024

In their first and perhaps only debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris described the state of...

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Benson to testify before US House voting security panel

September 11, 2024

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will tell a congressional panel that “lies,” threats to election workers and foreign interference...

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Councilmember Fred Durhal III (from left), Mayor Mike Duggan, Councilmember Mary Waters and Detroit Home Accessibility Program recipients Latasha Washington and Kim Cotton.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit extends deadline to apply for home accessibility repair program

September 10, 2024

The city of Detroit is using money from the American Rescue Plan Act to help residents with disabilities make their...

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The Detroit skyline from the Gordie Howe International Bridge, still under construction.

The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?

September 10, 2024

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to be complete in 2025. The bridge is being built in Detroit’s Delray...

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Wayne County Executive Warren Evans at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Officials question why toxic atomic waste is coming to Wayne County

September 10, 2024

One of the worst parts of World War II is coming to metro Detroit this month. And it’s scheduled to...

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Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park was named No. 1 on Yelp’s Top 100 Midwest Pizzas.

The Metro: Yelp names Loui’s Pizza No. 1 in Midwest

September 10, 2024

There are a lot of great eats around Detroit. But there’s one food that rises above the rest.   Detroit is...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses a crowd at a fundraiser in Royal Oak on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

RFK Jr, Cornel West will be on Michigan presidential ballot

September 10, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name will be on the state’s presidential ballot.This appears...

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A photo of Kamala Harris and a photo of Jill Stein stitched together.

Detroit Evening Report: Kamala Harris, Jill Stein tied with American Muslim voters, poll says

September 9, 2024

The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released results of a poll of American Muslim voters.Democratic Vice President Kamala...

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A house in Detroit with the words "This is a home. Do not bid." spray painted onto it.

Created Equal: Detroiters are turning more foreclosed homes into profit than outside investors

September 9, 2024

Once dominated by non-local LLCs exploiting the system for quick returns, new data suggests that fewer outside investors are "milking"...

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Curtis Hertel

Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 7th Congressional race wants more ‘reasonable humans’ in the US House

September 9, 2024

One of the more interesting — and expensive — Congressional races this year is in Michigan’s 7th district. Democrat Elissa...

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks to the bench against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.

Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions

September 9, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks with the Detroit Lions.On Sunday night, he nearly got one against...

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