Oxford officials delay investigation into shooting
The school board in Oxford is delaying an investigation into the state’s deadliest school shooting. The district’s Board of...
Malcolm X-inspired opera opens Saturday at Detroit Opera House
Malcolm X was a minister, human rights activist and prominent Black nationalist leader who served as a spokesman for the...
How the “big lie” came to be and why people still believe it
President Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election fair and square. But many people — including prominent Republicans — say...
Litter is a significant problem in Detroit. Kids could be the solution
Springtime in Detroit means daffodils and apple trees are blooming, birds are returning – and plastic bags, bottles, pizza boxes...
Detroit Evening Report: May 11, 2022: MSU economist becomes first Black woman to serve on Fed’s board of governors
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Michigan State...
Ukrainian author explains how Ukrainians are fighting for their land, history and culture
It has now been months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war has turned into one of attrition — as...
Detroit Evening Report, May 10, 2022: East Lansing officers identified in shooting at Meijer
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Two East...
Detroit City Council approves Right to Counsel ordinance
The Detroit City Council has unanimously approved the “Right to Counsel” ordinance. The legislation will pay for attorneys for...
Why one political scientist believes Democrats can still win rural voters
As the 2022 midterm elections approach, Democrats face the growing issue of electability in sparsely populated areas. Because of the...
How a Democrat unseated a Republican in rural Kent County, MI
Carol Glanville recently won in rural Kent County, Michigan, flipping the 74th House District seat, which has been held by...
Progressive Art Studio Collective brings the arts to disabled adults in Detroit
Alsendoe Owens, “Red Face” (2021), watercolor and marker on paper Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC) program manager Anthony Marcellini says...
Detroit-based HattieGirl Ice Cream is expanding throughout Michigan
Hattie Girl Ice Cream is a Detroit-based manufacturer. It’s one of the only Black-owned ice cream distributors in the U.S....