The Metro: From demand letter to lawsuit — why the Detroit Tenant Union is suing a local court to protect renters
While Detroit law says a landlord cannot rent a home until it’s been deemed livable by city inspectors, 86% of...
The Metro: From demand letter to lawsuit — why the Detroit Tenant Union is suing a local court to protect renters
While Detroit law says a landlord cannot rent a home until it’s been deemed livable by city inspectors, 86% of...
The Metro: What Michigan’s Senate race reveals about the state — and future — of the Democratic Party
Come November, thousands of political seats are up for grabs. One of the most compelling races in Michigan is...
The Metro: Are concerns about data centers overblown?
Michiganders are broadly against data centers, especially when they’re proposed near their residence. Their concerns about electricity and water use...
McMorrow drops bid for US Senate
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for US Senate. In a video announcing her decision, McMorrow highlighted some of her and...
MichMash: What is your favorite state park?
It's the 4th of July weekend and many Michiganders are celebrating by going to their favorite parks to go swimming,...
The Metro: ‘Do we want to continue this experiment?’ — why patriotism has declined, and how to change that
This Saturday is the Fourth of July — and it’s a big one. Two hundred and fifty years since the...
The Metro: American car companies are losing billions due to tariffs on Canada
Canadians don’t feel so hot toward the U.S. right now. Thirty-seven percent view the country favorably, and most think even...
The Latest: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to parents...
MichMash: Review of major political stories and a forecast of what’s ahead
The Republican gubernatorial race just had a major shake up with President Donald Trump making an endorsement. This week on...
The Metro: Devastation from afar feels close for many in Michigan’s Lebanese community
Many residents in metro Detroit — home to the nation’s largest Lebanese community — are mourning as the war between...
Political commentator Hasan Piker explains endorsement of El-Sayed for US Senate
The race for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race has been one of the most fascinating in the...
The Metro: Why homes are built more quickly in West Michigan — and what the rest of the state can learn
Michigan is facing a serious housing shortage, with experts estimating the state needs to build nearly 100,000 homes. Outdated zoning...