Michigan House proposes $80.9B budget
Michigan House lawmakers approved an $80.9 billion proposal for the state’s next budget Wednesday evening.Democrats in the House majority say...
Created Equal: Residents speak out against I-375 redevelopment plan
A coalition of community voices is challenging the “I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project” to replace the one-mile stretch of freeway on...
Nessel charges former Adams Township clerk, attorney in ballot machine case
A former Michigan township clerk and her lawyer are facing charges in a voter data breach case relating to the...
The Metro Events Guide: Where to spend Mother’s Day Weekend in Detroit
This week, we’ve got some suggestions for Mother’s Day celebrations of all sorts, from floral arrangements to drag bingo. Plus,...
Detroit Evening Report: Agenda unveiled for the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
The Detroit Regional Chamber has unveiled its agenda for the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...
In The Groove: The return of Detroit’s Slum Village, Arooj Aftab teases new album (May 8, 2024)
I love when someone like Detroit legends Slum Village drop a new album — their first in nearly a decade...
The Metro: Why Dearborn amended its dust ordinance with stricter standards
Fugitive dust — it sounds like bad air gone awry. And honestly, that’s not such a bad characterization. Fugitive dust...
Michigan task force aims to spark more political debates in the state
One of the ongoing debates in politics is whether it’s worth having a debate between candidates anymore. Is it really...
Kalamazoo County and state declare a state of emergency after Tuesday’s tornado
Storms that included at least one tornado touch-down hit Portage and Pavilion Township on Tuesday, causing widespread damage. Sheriff Fuller...
Created Equal: Can white privilege be quantified?
White privilege begins with the idea that white Americans have inherent advantage in society because of racist policies and practices...
Detroit People Mover gave 70,000 rides during NFL Draft
Last month’s NFL Draft in Detroit set attendance records, with about 750,000 football fans turning out downtown. While city officials...
Detroit’s Project Clean Slate celebrates 10,000 expungements for residents
Thousands of Detroit residents had their criminal records completely wiped clean thanks to Project Clean Slate. Created by Mayor Mike...