Former Obama Commerce Secretary Says Trump Tariffs Backfiring on U.S. Workers
President Trump says he’s imposed tariffs on a variety of foreign goods to even the playing field for U.S. industries...
Detroit Announces City Arts Plan Including Fundraising, Programming
The City of Detroit announced plans today to expand city hall’s support of local arts, culture and music initiatives, including...
Senate Bill Would Count Prison Population at Home Addresses for Census
State Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) is trying to change how Michigan’s incarcerated population is counted this upcoming Census. "When it...
Shoreline Erosion Isn’t Just Houses Falling Into Great Lakes. It Affects You Too.
Water levels are rising along Michigan’s shorelines. It’s a fact that has dominated the headlines recently – including stories of people’s houses...
Rep. Andy Levin Drives Towards Green New Deal with Electric Vehicle Bill
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin (MI-9) is introducing legislation to create a system of electric vehicle charging stations across the country....
Great Lakes Swamping Shoreline Towns, Waste Water Facilities
This year Lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior were at the highest water levels ever recorded for the month of January. Analysts say...
Lawsuit Claims Detroit Failed to Notify Property Owners of Tax Assessment Notices
A group of Detroit homeowners is suing the city, Wayne County, and the state, claiming officials delayed notifying residents of their tax assessments....
Macomb County Transit Advocate Reacts to Being Left Out of Three-County Plan
After two failed attempts to bolster public transit in Metro Detroit, leaders in Oakland, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties are leaving...
Highland Park Residents Knock on Doors to Get People to Fill Out the Census
On a Saturday afternoon, a group of Census Ambassadors is meeting at a house in Highland Park. “Our purpose is...
Freep Film Festival Picks “America, You Kill Me,” on Detroit Gay Rights Activist, for Opening Night
"America, You Kill Me," a documentary about Detroit gay rights activist Jeffrey Montgomery, will open this year's Freep Film Festival,...
Detroit Unveils Plans For McNichols Streetscape Project
Jerome Vaughn The City of Detroit has announced a new streetscape project for McNichols road, near the site of Marygrove...
Wayne County Finds $35 Million Solution to End Allen Rd. Train Delays
One of Metro Detroit's most chronic traffic headaches is about to get some relief. Local, state and federal officials have...