Justice Department Taps U.S. Attorney in Detroit to Probe If ‘Stay at Home’ Orders Go Too Far
U.S. Attorney General William Barr says some stay-at-home orders implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, like those in Michigan, border on...
The Future of Retail Could Look A Lot Different In Detroit and Beyond
With storefronts across the country forced to close their doors to the public, retail is taking a huge hit from...
Warm Weather Draws Many Michigan Residents Out of Isolation, Despite Stay At Home Order
Warm weather and abundant sunshine lured many Michigan residents out of the house this weekend. Various public outdoor spaces were crowded...
50 Years After Kent State, We’re Still Grappling with War, Violence, and Civil Unrest
It’s been 50 years to the day since the Ohio National Guard fired 67 rounds upon unarmed college students protesting...
Studies Suggest Link Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Death Rates
Researchers in the U.S. and Italy are looking at whether people who live in places with high air pollution are...
COVID-19 Pandemic Creates Budget Deficit in Wayne County
Wayne County says it's projecting a budget deficit of $152 million dollars for the current fiscal year due to the COVID-19...
Springtime Showers Bring Increased Flooding to Detroit
There’s been a lot of precipitation throughout metro Detroit over the last couple of months. It’s an issue contributing to rising water...
Rep. Elissa Slotkin: “We Clearly Need to See Broadband Internet as a Public Utility”
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) says future federal aid packages to address the coronavirus pandemic should prioritize direct funding to state...
Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Haley Stevens, Brenda Lawrence On Federal Response to COVID-19
The U.S. House was scheduled to meet next week, but has reversed course due to the threat of COVID-19. However,...
Child Poverty is Down in Michigan, But Pandemic Could Worsen Existing Problems For Kids
The novel coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of Michigan families in many ways, and could have long-lasting effects on Michigan's...
In Pandemic, Trump Finds New Front Against Immigrants
Last week, President Donald Trump announced an executive order halting immigration to the United States, citing the pandemic and economic...
Activists Say Pandemic Underscores Need for Water Access, Regulation
The novel coronavirus pandemic has has drawn attention to the the consequences of insufficient water access, air pollution and the role...
