Detroit Today: The ins and outs of Detroit’s voting district changes
For much of the previous century, voters in the city were part of at-large districts. That means that regardless of...
Ford to resume building Michigan electric vehicle battery plant delayed by strike, but scale it back
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed...
Soul Saturday: The evolution of Yussef Dayes, from pots and pans to global beats
Yussef Dayes is a tour-de-force behind the drums. The South London-raised producer, composer and drummer performs with an exhilarating combo...
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports...
Detroit Evening Report: Strike ends for MotorCity, Hollywood casino workers
Workers represented by the Detroit Casino Council have ratified a new contract agreement with Hollywood and MotorCity casinos, ending the 34-day...
Detroit Today: Why Dan Kildee will not seek reelection
Michigan U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) announced last week he will not seek reelection in 2024, creating an opening for House Republicans...
Detroit Today: What will it take to get regional transit in southeast Michigan?
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan was created in 2012 with the task of orchestrating and enhancing mobility options...
Congressman Shri Thanedar in the hot seat as 2024 election looms
Shri Thanedar’s election to a Detroit-centric Congressional seat last year was divisive. He’d only recently moved to the city and...
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis, that along with a...
Workers ratify contracts at 2 of 3 Detroit casinos; MGM Grand strike continues
The strike is over for 2,100 workers at two of Detroit’s three casinos after ratifying tentative labor agreements over the...
Detroit Evening Report: Hundreds gather at Hart Plaza to mourn lives lost in Israel-Hamas conflict
Hundreds of people gathered at Hart Plaza Thursday night to mourn, pray, and be in the community as part of...
CultureShift: Long-time Detroit Gumbo restaurant is moving and expanding
One of Detroit’s oldest Black-owned restaurants, Louisiana Creole Gumbo, is moving locations after more than 50 years on the edge...