Pistons, Detroit, U.S. Attorney partner up for expungement fair
The city of Detroit, the Detroit Pistons, the attorney general, the U.S. Attorney, and many of the advocates in between all agree: a clean slate and a fresh start can mean everything to those ready to move on with their life.
Pizza Cat Max closing Detroit restaurant
The Detroit Pizza Cat Max location will close after this weekend, the restaurant chain announced Friday. The pizza restaurant near Greektown took over the former Ready Player One spot in 2022.
Racial harassment details revealed in lawsuit against Lake Orion trucking company
Environmental Wood Solutions is being sued by the four former employees with allegations of rampant racial harassment, lower pay based on race, and even in some cases, sabotaging of trucks.
NFL Draft in Detroit: Pop-up shops planned for re-purposed empty downtown buildings
“With the NFL Draft with hundreds of thousands of people descending on the City in Detroit and Southeast Michigan, it’s going to be a spectacular show," said Claude Molinari, Visit Detroit CEO.
Motor City Tattoo Expo, Hamtramck Blowout music fest, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Motor City Tattoo Expo, the Hamtramck Blowout music fest, and Autorama are all this weekend. Find things to do here:
1 killed in fiery Belle Isle crash
A fiery single-car crash Wednesday night in Belle Isle killed the driver, Detroit police said.
DPD Chief James White recognized at White House for historically low Detroit crime rates
The chief declared that the crime reduction in Detroit is not a victory parade – there is still a lot of work to do.
Mother driving with 3 children shot in road rage incident in Detroit
The incident took place on I-94 and Moross Road in Detroit, Wednesday morning.
Report: 'ShotSpotter' sensor locations leaked, critics allege discrimination
Even law enforcement agencies like Detroit police do not have access to the microphone sensor locations.
Detroit's only HBCU Pensole Lewis College gets new home at Bedrock's Icon Building
The location was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony plus an exclusive reveal of the Foot Locker Footwear Creation Studio.
12-year-old epilepsy patient celebrated post life-saving brain surgery
Children's Hospital of Michigan celebrated Justin Swett as he walked out of the hospital after a stay that lasted 32 nights.
Matrix Human Services to renovate community center, bring new services to Detroit's east side
Senator Debbie Stabenow secured $2 million for upgrades to the center on E. McNichols near Gratiot. Right now this location offers so many programs for residents.
Effort to get Martha Reeves on Hollywood Walk of Fame needs help to clear final hurdle
"It's a delight to know that people have rallied and I'm ready," she said. "I'm happy to say I'm not leaving this year anyway - 82 feels real good."
Detroit nonprofit housing director stole over 30 properties in 'deed fraud' scheme, feds say
The 60-year-old head of the United Community Housing Coalition's homeownership program used an elaborate scheme to steal properties from primarily low-income residents, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
2024 Detroit Movement Music Festival lineup released
The full lineup for Detroit's annual Movement Music Festival is here and features more than 115 performers, including Richie Hawtin, Ludacris, Carl Craig, and more.
Detroit dog owners charged after fatal mauling
The owners of three dogs that mauled a Detroit man to death earlier this year are now facing charges.
DPD Chief James White meeting with Biden to discuss crime reduction in Detroit
“It is a proud day when I can represent these men and women who are really are out there doing the work every day," White said.
Shuttered St. Cyprian's church to be reborn as community center, house of hip-hop
Labeling the church, a house of hip-hop, former entertainer and educator Rashard Dobbins says the goal is to heal the community, providing a safe space for young people with aspirations.
Despite violent night, Detroit police encouraged by crime prevention
Despite the stereotype of Detroit being a city tainted by crime and struggling to get a handle on violence, many of the headlines coming out of its borders are positive.
Detroit City Council approves $3B Henry Ford Health expansion partnership with MSU, Pistons
The approval followed weeks of debate between councilmembers as well as myriad public comments from residents - not all of who agreed with the proposal.