State faces rosier revenue, budget picture with new projections

Michigan’s employment and earnings numbers are coming in better than expected, which also means a likely windfall to help pay...

MichMash: State lawmakers return to Michigan Capitol for first day of new session

The state's 103rd Legislative session began on Wednesday, with Republicans taking the majority in the House of Representatives. But Democrats...

Detroit Evening Report: City announces road closures, free transportation during Detroit Auto Show

The city of Detroit is providing convenient parking, free transportation and more for the 2025 Detroit Auto Show, taking place...

The Metro: Tips for thriving and surviving in the winter

We’re a little over a week into the new year and there’s at least one thing that’s notable about it...

Wayne State group revives old words in new year

If you resolved to beef up your vocabulary in 2025, Wayne State University's Word Warriors are here to help.Each year,...

New Michigan House speaker talks first bills, taking charge, working with Dems in first press conference

The new Republican speaker of the Michigan House says he’s not sure if or when he’ll forward the final bills...

Detroit City Council facing busy year as mayoral election looms

Detroit City Council was back at it this week with a light schedule — mostly taking public comment in Tuesday’s...

Last chance to catch Toshiko Takaezu’s ‘Worlds Within’ retrospective at Cranbrook

Last call to see one of my favorite shows of the year, which closes this Sunday, Jan. 12. I knew...

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan announces two more neighborhoods for city’s solar initiative

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on Wednesday announced two more east side neighborhoods as finalists for phase two of the city's...

The Metro Events Guide: The Auto Show, fiery festivals and freebies to check out this weekend

Happy New Year! We’re starting 2025 strong with the Auto Show’s return to its original January time slot, a fiery...

Detroit Auto Show taking ‘hands-on’ approach to lure consumers in 2025

The Detroit Auto Show kicks off its 10-day run on Saturday, but it’s not the same car showcase many past...

In The Groove: Throwback Thursday with Curtis Mayfield + new music from Everything Is Recorded

New music from Elkka, First Beige, Darkside, Magdalena Bay, Everything Is Recorded and mary in the junkyard, Joshua Idehen and...