Detroit water department speeds up lead service line replacement with $90M in grants
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has received $90 million to accelerate its lead line replacement project.Thanks to the funds,...
The Metro Events Guide: The Dream Cruise, musical celebrations and more
This weekend, we’ve got a wide variety of celebratory events, from car shows to concerts.Plus, the grand re-opening of a...
Detroit Evening Report: Ford issues ‘do not drive’ advisory for vehicles with Takata air big inflators
Ford Motor Company has issued a rare “do-not-drive” advisory for several models. The affected vehicles have officially been recalled —...
The Metro: Ageless creativity and community building in needlework art
It’s fascinating to see that in a world where technology is king, there’s still a strong love for needlework growing...
Created Equal: War in Gaza places Arab Americans in a difficult position for November elections
It’s been 10 months since the war in Gaza started. Since Oct. 7, 2023, over 39,000 Palestinians have been killed...
MI Local: Final Sounds Like Detroit 2024 preview + more
This week on MI Local, I premiere a new track from Detroit-based alt rock supergroup Television City called "Lost In...
Rebuilding of historic Alabama home with MLK ties begins at Greenfield Village
A piece of civil rights history from Selma, Alabama has found a new home in Dearborn’s Greenfield Village.The Jackson House...
Detroit Evening Report: ACCESS hosting 10th Arab Health Summit in Dearborn
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, or ACCESS, is hosting its 10th Arab Health Summit in October.Subscribe...
In The Groove: The most Shazam’d song in the world, new music from Hello Mary, Lizz Wright + more
Did you watch the closing ceremony of the Olympics in Paris? It brought out some big acts, including Phoenix and...
The Metro: Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer expands recognition for regional poets
Some believe poetry is a lost art, but don’t say that to many Michiganders. That’s in part thanks to the...
Detroit to receive $50M in federal funds for green infrastructure upgrades
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is investing more than $50 million in Detroit to upgrade federal buildings with climate-friendly...
Created Equal: MLK Jr. biographies reveal an intimate look into life of the civil rights icon
Martin Luther King Jr. is a towering figure in America’s history of civil rights and social justice. Despite this, there...