Created Equal: Why kids need free play more than ever

Only 13% of kids in southeast Michigan get the one hour of physical activity per day that the U.S. Centers...

Advocates celebrate three years of Michigan expungement law

Over 280,000 Michiganders have seen misdemeanors and felonies removed from their records under the state’s “clean slate” law. That’s according...

The Detroit Move: Listen to David Bowie, Lavern Baker, the Velvelettes and more

This week on The Detroit Move, hear music from Chicago’s R&B queen, Lavern Baker, jukebox gems from Gus "The Groove"...

The Metro Events Guide: Exhibitions, conventions, bargains and more

This week, we’ve got online exhibitions and cultural panel discussions that will make you see the world in a new...

Detroit Evening Report: State Board of Education approves measure to increase charter school transparency

Michigan's State Board of Education has approved a resolution that will make charter schools more transparent. Subscribe to the Detroit...

New ‘cannabis campground’ set to open this summer in Michigan

Michigan's first "cannabis campground" is set to open this summer on the west side of the state. The Grassy Knoll,...

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his...

EPA implements first-ever PFAS drinking water standards

PFAS chemicals will now be federally regulated following a historic announcement from the Biden administration on Wednesday.The Environmental Protection Agency is implementing...

The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions

Abortion rights are the subject of a nationwide debate this week following a court decision in Arizona making the procedure...

Crumbleys’ sentencing opens door to appeal

Now that the parents of the Oxford school shooter have been sentenced, they can file an appeal and request publicly...

The Metro: Food rescue will partner with NFL Draft to serve 30,000 meals

Metro Food Rescue has been selected as the official food rescue partner for the NFL Draft, taking place April 25-27...

Detroit Evening Report: Health officials warn of measles exposure after Detroit child diagnosed

Detroit health officials are warning residents about possible exposure to measles after confirming a 4-year-old in the city contracted the...