Michigan needs knowledge-sector jobs, says Crain’s Detroit Business columnist

Michigan companies are constantly vying for subsidies and incentives from lawmakers with the promise of creating more jobs. This week,...

Oxford shooter’s attorneys planning insanity defense

Update 2:33 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28: This story has been updated with a statement from Oxford Community Schools. Attorneys for...

Groups to challenge partisan fairness of Michigan House map

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Several groups announced Friday they will sue to challenge Michigan’s new state House map, alleging it...

Culture D-Tour: The art of practicing gratitude with Detroit artist Kristle Marshall

In April 2020, just when the world was forced into a lockdown caused by COVID-19, Kristle Marshall was ready to...

Going sober? Detroit bars and brands are embracing “dry January” and beyond

The idea of “dry January” -- giving up alcohol or other vices for a month to kick off the year...

Didn’t learn much about sex in school? Zoë Ligon fills in the gaps with “Carnal Knowledge”

Sex educator Zoë Ligon has made a name for herself as the “dildo duchess of Detroit." There's plenty to back...

Reporters react to Whitmer’s State of the State speech

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State speech Wednesday night. She discussed her agenda and highlighted her ability...

Watch live: Justice Stephen Breyer announces his retirement

WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, numerous sources said Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden his...

Motor City Mobile Wellness aims to bring holistic health care to Detroiters 

In June 2020, Rachel Thompson and Yoda.Kai lost their six-month-old daughter, Amaru. “We called an ambulance for help,” Thompson says, and “instead of receiving...

Whitmer calls on schools to go back to in-person instruction

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it's time for school districts that are now virtual to get kids back in classrooms. 98%...

Overtaxation is top of mind for Detroit homeowners as property values rise

Last weekend, more than 600 people participated in an online public forum to discuss reparations for Detroit residents affected by...

Whitmer’s State of the State focuses on education, taxes 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out her agenda Wednesday night during her State of the State address. Speaking at Detroit Diesel in Redford Township, Whitmer,...