Detroit Today: Michigan conservatives react to the first Republican primary debate
The Republican Party held its first presidential primary debate in Milwaukee Wednesday night. Eight candidates made their case about why...
Detroit Today: How the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people socialize
It’s been a while since people were social distancing and wearing masks. Are we back to normal? What does "normal"...
Detroit Today: Author Sarah Kendzior explains why misinformation spreads so easily
Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Michigan and around the country are on the decline. One cause behind this may be...
Detroit Today: Macomb County wants to increase vaccination rates
Across the United States, vaccination rates for kindergarteners are slightly down year over year. Michigan is no exception. Last year,...
Detroit Today: What are the keys to economic and population growth in Michigan?
At this year's Mackinac Policy Conference, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer created the Growing Michigan Together Council to improve Michigan’s population growth....
Detroit Today: What Trump’s fourth indictment means for his supporters
Just one week away from the first GOP presidential debate, Donald Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Georgia....
Detroit Today: Can self-driving cars thrive in the Motor City?
Construction began last week on a $10 million pilot project to create what the Michigan Department of Transportation has called...
Detroit Today: How facial recognition software in criminal investigations can harm communities of color
This week, 32-year-old Porscha Woodruff is suing the Detroit Police Department after being falsely arrested because of facial recognition software....
Detroit Today: Why Detroit is providing low-income residents facing eviction with lawyers
In May of last year, Detroit City Council committed to providing low-income residents facing eviction with legal representation. Between January...
Detroit Today: Alabama riverfront brawl evokes visceral public reactions
Over the past few days, a video of a massive brawl in Montgomery, Ala. has circulated across social media. The...
Detroit Today: Looking at Eastpointe’s mayoral controversy
Primary election voting continues Tuesday in cities across the state of Michigan. Eastpointe’s mayoral race has been particularly interesting. Mayor...
Detroit Today: Hamtramck city council primary puts cultural changes into focus
Primary elections are going on Tuesday, including in Hamtramck, where residents will elect six out of nine candidates vying for...