Deadline approaching for proposals to save historic Belle Isle Boathouse
Preservationists are fighting to save the historic Belle Isle Boathouse in Detroit. The 40,000-square-foot building, constructed by the Detroit Boat...
Shiver on the River expo invites families to learn about Detroit’s environment
Friends of Detroit River are hosting the Shiver on the River Eco Fair Feb. 4 at the Dossin Great Lakes...
The Belle Isle giant slide is back after a bumpy start
After a bit of a bumpy start, a giant slide on Belle Isle was back in businesses over the weekend....
Federal funding for urban parks announced at Belle Isle
Federal officials were on Belle Isle Friday to announce new funding for urban parks. The U.S. Department of the Interior...
Detroit Evening Report, June 3, 2022: Judge declines to put former Detroit police chief on Republican primary ballot for Michigan governor
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. A judge has...
Michigan Department of Natural Resources planning shuttle service on Belle Isle
Belle Isle is working on implementing a shuttle route to reduce traffic congestion on the island. The Michigan Department...
Penske on Grand Prix Controversy: Belle Isle “Never Looked Better”
Editor's note: This post has been updated to reflect reporting from the 2018 Grand Prix contract negotiations and additional reporting...
Public Clashes over Future of Detroit Grand Prix
DETROIT (AP) — State officials are deciding whether to continue hosting the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle, a state...
Crews Beginning Invasive Plant Management Efforts on Belle Isle
The second year of an effort to eradicate invasive species from Detroit’s Belle Isle begins this week. Funded by a...
New Detroit Water Trail Map Charts 32 Miles of Paddling
Courtesy of Metropolitan Affairs Coalition Paddlers hitting Metro Detroit’s river system will have a new guide: a water trail map. The...