Protests Continue Peacefully With No Reported Arrests, No Curfew
Last night’s protest in Detroit had all the hallmarks of previous demonstrations — several hundred people. frustration and calls to action....
Macomb County Will Test Sewage for COVID-19
Macomb County will test sewage samples for the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The results could help...
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to Protestors: Stay Vigilant. Practice Social Distancing.
Following several days of peaceful protests against police brutality — and nights of clashes with police officers — Lieutenant Governor Garlin...
Detroit Police Release Protest Leader Tristan Taylor, Drop Riot Charges
Over 100 people were arrested in Tuesday night’s protests on Detroit’s East Side. One of those arrested was activist Tristan...
Lake Erie Researchers Forecast Smaller Algal Bloom in 2020
Harmful algal blooms have been a summertime problem in western Lake Erie for years. "We're looking at a smaller bloom,...
Journalists Covering Anti-Brutality Protests Face Threats from Police
During the ongoing protests against racial injustice and police brutality, there’s a trend emerging: Police are targeting journalist with arrests, rubber bullets, and...
Video of Floyd Killing Can Traumatize Communities, Victims of Violence
The graphic video of the police killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minneapolis black man, has sparked demonstrations against police violence and systemic...
City of Berkley, After Cancelling Woodward Dream Cruise, Looks to 2021
Even though Michigan is looking to reopen it's economy, cities across the metro area are still dealing with the effects...
Whitmer Lifts ‘Stay Home’ Order, Reopening Dining, Public Spaces June 8th
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is lifting many restrictions for Michiganders and businesses implemented to blunt the spread of COVID-19. “Restaurants can...
Wayne State Library Launches Virtual Series About Using Census Data
The Wayne State Library System is launching a virtual series to teach people about the value of Census data. "Getting...
Systemic Racism, Protests and Cultural Reckoning Amid COVID-19
It has been a tense weekend in Detroit and across the country as protests over the police-involved killings of George...
21-Year-Old Killed Amid Tense Police Brutality Protest in Detroit, Shooter Unknown
This article has been updated with new information provided by the Detroit Police Department, correcting the age of the victim...