Detroit Board to Challenge State Over School Closures
Sascha Raiyn The board overseeing public education in Detroit says it will take action against the state agency that threatened...
Carson Launches Tour at Carson High in Detroit
Sascha Raiyn U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson visited Detroit Wednesday to launch a national listening tour. Carson...
UAW-Ford Hosts Resource Fair for Women
UAW-Ford is hosting a Detroit resource fair for women on Saturday. The “Celebrating and Empowering Women” Expo will provide opportunities...
Trump Budget Cuts could Hit Border Protection Services
The Trump Administration is reportedly considering making significant cuts to the budgets of the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency...
How’s Detroit Doing? Weak Demand, Insufficient Supply, Poor Credit Hurt Housing Market [CHARTS + GRAPHS]
Strong demand, a good supply of homes, and buyers with money and good credit are signs of a strong housing...
Unique and Rare Forest on Belle Isle Scheduled for Helicopter Logging
The eastern end of Belle Isle will be closed for a couple of days this week as the Michigan Department...
Moms to Lawmakers: Gun Bills are Dangerous
Mothers concerned about gun violence asked lawmakers this week not to weaken state rules that govern carrying concealed weapons. Members of...
Lawmakers Could See Smart Meter Showdown This Week
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) A debate between lawmakers and utility providers is brewing in Lansing. Legislation in...
Detroit Opens Four Warming Centers
Detroit is opening four warming centers for residents looking to escape the cold. Wednesday’s windstorms left nearly 100,000 city residents...
State Treasury Warns Against Telephone Tax Scams
Glenn White has seen some strange things around tax time at the Michigan Department of Treasury. A few years ago,...
Friday School Closings [LIST, MAP]
Click on the point on the map to see closure information for that school district. The Detroit Public Schools Community...
Detroit Public Schools Community District Closings [MAP]
The Detroit Public Schools Community District reports the following schools are closed today: Adult Ed West, Ann Arbor Trail, Bow, Breithaupt,...