Gilchrist Leads Task Force On COVID-19’s Racial Disparity Problem
The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting people of color throughout Michigan. "It's not just an all-hands-on-deck moment, it's also an...
Rep. Slotkin Plan Treats Medical Supplies As National Security Imperative
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) is proposing a series of bills that she says would strengthen the U.S. capacity for critical...
Over 100 Detroit Emergency Responders Test Positive for COVID-19
Franklin Williams, a 31-year veteran Fire Captain, died this week from complications of COVID-19. He was one of more than a...
Detroit Acquires More Test Kits to Battle New COVID-19 Hot Spots
With more test kits on hand, Detroit is shifting its COVID-19 resources to new outbreaks, focusing on homeless shelters and nursing...
Report Shows Gaps in Child Care for Kids of Healthcare Workers
While health care workers are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, who's taking care of their children?...
Michigan’s Census Response Rate Ranks Third Nationally
Efforts to get Michigan residents to take part in the 2020 U.S. census appear to be paying off. The Census...
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Sees Largest One Month Decline Since 2008
A University of Michigan survey says consumer sentiment in the U.S. fell nearly 12 index points in March, making it the largest...
COVID-19 Scammers Sell Fake Tests, Target Stimulus Checks
Michigan’s Attorney General’s office says to watch out for scammers selling fake COVID-19 testing and immunity kits and others trying...
Detroit’s 37 Percent Census Response Rate Lags Southeast Michigan
More than 37 percent of Detroit households have responded to the 2020 Census by a April 1st self-report benchmark, putting the city...
TCF Center, Suburban Collection Transform Into Field Hospitals for COVID-19
Detroit’s TCF Center usually showcases events like the glitzy North American International Auto Show. But this year's show has been cancelled...
Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle Cancelled, Will Return in 2021
This year’s Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle has been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The race was scheduled...
Michigan Restaurants Report $491 Million In Lost Sales During COVID-19 Closures
A mandatory shutdown of all dine-in service at local restaurants has created major financial shortfalls for the state’s restaurant industry...