Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan law will require lead testing for young children

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law this week that will require lead testing for young children to...

Detroit Today: Should Michigan end its ban on plastic bag bans?

Michigan Democrats recently came a step closer in their goal to repeal a 2016 state law preventing local municipalities from...

Soul Saturday: Little Dragon’s Fredrik Wallin talks new album, love for Detroit’s music scene

The soulful Swedish dance pop quartet Little Dragon is headed to Detroit this week for a performance at St. Andrews...

MichMash: Democrat Karen Whitsett facing backlash over abortion stance

Democratic State Rep. Karen Whitsett is opposed to her party's attempt to strip abortion restrictions from state law. Bridge Michigan's...

Detroit Evening Report: Federal trial will challenge metro Detroit legislative districts

A group of Detroit voters and former legislators are suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and members of the Michigan...

Detroit Today: Exploring the labor movement’s recent successes

 The labor movement is having a big moment in the U.S., with multiple efforts underway by union leaders across...

Detroit Today: Detroit Chamber calling for ‘speedy resolution’ to UAW strikes

As the United Auto Workers union strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers rages on for a third week, it's unclear...

Detroit Historical Society, Wright Museum seeking millage to continue operations

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Society are taking steps to ask taxpayers...

Labor expert explains why union support remains high amid strikes

As Michigan's "hot labor summer" transitions to a "fiery labor fall," support for the labor movement remains historically high in...

Upcoming union contract negotiations with Meijer could affect thousands

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 will be pushing for higher wages and improved benefits for more than...

The federal government will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test via mobile phones, TV and radio

WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or are watching television Wednesday, that message will...

Miguel Cabrera steps up to bat one last time

Every time Miguel Cabrera stepped up to bat, the crowd got loud. Miggy's own kids announced him for his first...