FILE - Former state Sen. Adam Hollier attends a press conference with other Detroit lawmakers and activists regarding the redistricting of Michigan Congressional maps, Oct. 12, 2021.

Detroit Evening Report: Adam Hollier challenges Shri Thanedar for US House seat

October 17, 2023

Former state Sen. Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), says he will challenge incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s...

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Palestinians take shelter from Israeli bombardment at a school in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct.16, 2023.

Detroit Evening Report: Lawsuit aims to expedite safe return of Palestinian Americans from Gaza

October 16, 2023

The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee and the Arab Civil Rights League filed a lawsuit in federal court last week over the...

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A mural outside of Los Galanes in Mexicantown on Detroit's Southwest Side.

DER Weekends: How Latinx Detroiters made their mark on the city

October 13, 2023

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report Weekends, CultureShift host Tia Graham shares voices from the local Latino community....

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Members of metro Detroit's Jewish community gathered at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield on Monday, Oct. 9, in a show of support for Israel following Hamas’ brutal and unprecedented attack on Israeli civilians.

Detroit Evening Report: Jewish, Muslim orgs in metro Detroit heighten security after social media threats

October 13, 2023

Local Jewish and Muslim organizations braced themselves Friday as global calls for violence circulated on social media in the wake...

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Concept art of proposed Henry Ford Hospital expansion in Detroit.

Detroit Evening Report: Residents begin advisory council elections to guide $3B development

October 12, 2023

The first two Community Benefits Ordinance meetings of Detroit residents living in the area of a planned $3 billion New...

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Detroit Evening Report: Casino workers prepare to strike as contract expiration nears

October 11, 2023

Unionized workers from Detroit's three casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood at Greektown — voted overwhelmingly late...

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Photo of a Michigan State University sign

Detroit Evening Report: MSU establishes new tuition-free program for Michigan residents

October 10, 2023

A new financial aid program from Michigan State University is making it easier for some students to attend. The school...

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Detroit Metro Airport.

Detroit Evening Report: Advocacy group reports increase of Muslims detained during border re-entry at DTW

October 9, 2023

An advocacy group says it’s received an increase in grievances from Muslims detained during border re-entry at Detroit Metropolitan Airport....

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UAW members strike outside the Ford Assembly Plant in Wayne on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Detroit Evening Report: UAW halts strike expansion, citing substantial progress

, October 6, 2023

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced Friday the union would not expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three this...

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This Thursday, March 24, 2016, image from video shows a hand-written sign placed at the entrance to a lead-testing clinic held at Richfield Public School Academy in Flint, Mich. Thousands of Flint parents have had their children tested at free clinics run by the Genesee County Health Department since residents became aware that their water had become contaminated with lead after the city began drawing water from the Flint River to save money.

Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan law will require lead testing for young children

October 5, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law this week that will require lead testing for young children to...

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Members of the public voice concerns during a Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's public hearing at TCF Center in Detroit, Oct. 20, 2021.

Detroit Evening Report: Federal trial will challenge metro Detroit legislative districts

October 4, 2023

A group of Detroit voters and former legislators are suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and members of the Michigan...

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FILE - James Craig, a former Detroit police chief, announces he is a Republican candidate for governor of Michigan, on Sept. 14, 2021,

Detroit Evening Report: Retired Detroit police chief James Craig officially launches US Senate campaign

October 3, 2023

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has officially announced his intention to run for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. Subscribe to...

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