Detroit Today: State Sen. Stephanie Chang looks to reduce Michigan’s prison population

Mass incarceration is a problem everywhere in the U.S., but it’s taken a particularly strange and problematic turn in Michigan....

Detroit Today: Can gun-free zones exist in downtown Detroit?

A gun-free zone ordinance in certain parts of downtown Detroit has been proposed by some city council members after six...

MichMash: Michigan’s impact on the 2024 elections

The next presidential campaign cycle is starting as President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have announced they're running....

Detroit Today: Veteran reporter M.L. Elrick pushes for Detroit City Hall press room

Journalists often serve as watchdogs for the public, responsible for monitoring those in power and ensuring they are held accountable....

Detroit Today: Is Biden the best choice for Democrats to retain the White House?

President Joe Biden has formally announced his bid for reelection in 2024. While Biden has several accomplishments to tout from...

Detroit Today: America’s Reconstruction era — and why it’s still relevant today

After the American Civil War ended in 1865, the Reconstruction era’s vision to counter the cruel legacy of slavery didn’t...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate approves expanding Earned Income Tax Credit

Roughly 700,000 low-income families in Michigan that claim the earned income tax credit (EITC) could get checks in the mail...

Detroit Today: How Detroit is reimagining its bus system

Since the pandemic struck, Detroit’s transit agency has had low ridership, hiring challenges and consistent service disruptions. This is partly...

Detroit Today: How staffing shortages at the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office have led to broader issues

When someone dies under mysterious circumstances, that death is investigated by a medical examiner. In Detroit, that work is left...

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn businessman Nasser Beydoun announces US Senate campaign

Dearborn businessman Nassar Beydoun is joining the race for U.S. Senate as a Democrat. Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit...

Detroit Today: Why Highland Park wants to enter bankruptcy

In a recent 3-2 resolution, Highland Park’s city council voted to request the small city of 8900 residents enter Chapter...

Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters...