Detroit council vote on $60 million tax break for Hudson’s site project tabled indefinitely 

A decision to grant Dan Gilbert a $60 million tax break for one of his downtown Detroit developments has been...

Duggan says he did nothing wrong in naming FBI informant  

There’s a new wrinkle to the federal corruption probe involving towing contracts, bribery and Detroit City Hall. Former City Councilman...

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...

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...

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...

Public to weigh in on Detroit ordinance that would provide lawyers for tenants facing eviction

  Correction: This story has been updated to say the public hearing will be on May 10. An earlier version...

Detroit Evening Report, April 15, 2022: Detroit City Council approves budget

  Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The Detroit...

Detroit Evening Report, March 15, 2022: Wayne County residents have until March 31 to pay back taxes or contest foreclosure

  Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Wayne County...

Detroit hopes to expand ShotSpotter gun detection system using $7 million in ARPA funds

ShotSpotter is a gun detection system that has been installed in Detroit to help lower crime and violence in the...

Detroit City Council considers new framework for recreational marijuana

Detroit City Council is rolling out new guidelines for licensing recreational marijuana stores, the city’s second attempt at drafting an...

New Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield says “zero tolerance” for corruption

Last year’s municipal elections brought about some big changes in city government in Detroit. That’s especially true on City Council,...

Former Detroit councilmember Spivey sentenced to 2 years in bribery scheme

Former Detroit City Councilmember Andre Spivey was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to...