Singer-songwriter Mary Akpa embraces her “Roots”
Mary Akpa came to the U.S. with her mom and older brother as a young girl. “We didn't have...
Detroit City Council directs ARPA funds to Detroiters
Bridge Detroit’s city hall reporter Malachi Barrett recently covered a Detroit council meeting in which the council approved an...
Rep. Walberg renews call for release of Michigan man imprisoned in Russia
Members of Michigan’s congressional delegation renewed their call Wednesday for Russia to release a Novi native imprisoned on charges...
Detroit Evening Report, April 27, 2022: Sheffield announces Neighborhood Beautification Program
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Detroit City...
From Detroit to Broadway and back: Actor Joe Joseph returns home with “The Band’s Visit”
Joe Joseph watched "The Band’s Visit" during previews on Broadway. At the time, he didn’t think he’d end up...
Freep Film Festival brings diverse array of documentaries to Detroit
If you’re looking for a Michigan-centric documentaries that run the gamut from failed pizzeria owner who invented the modern-day...
Wayne State President reveals deeply personal experiences in new memoir
Wayne State University President Dr. M. Roy Wilson is turning inward with a new memoir that is both reflective and...
The state of unions in America
Union membership has continued to decline in recent years after decades of erosion. But there have been some high-profile labor...
Conrad Mallett voted in as Detroit’s top attorney
After delays to his appointment amid concerns about his impartiality, Detroit Deputy Mayor Conrad Mallett became the city's top...
Detroit Evening Report, April 26, 2022: General Motors releases first-quarter earnings
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. General Motors...
Why tax season is such a mess and how to change it
Why is tax season in the United States so difficult? In many places around the world, the government makes tax...
The 10 Republicans running for Michigan governor
The deadline has passed for candidates running for governor this year to turn in their signatures and paperwork. As...