Detroit Evening Report: PFAS detected in metro Detroit water sources, analysis finds
A recent analysis of state and federal water sampling data by Planet Detroit found detectable levels of PFAS contaminants in...
The legacy and future of Lakeside Mall
After nearly half a century operating in Sterling Heights, Lakeside Mall closed its doors for good this week. Detroit Free...
Civil rights group files federal lawsuit against Lodi Township on zoning for houses of worship
The nonprofit Council on American-Islamic Relations - Michigan chapter filed a federal lawsuit against Lodi Township on behalf of Masjid...
The Metro Events Guide: Arts, eats and entertainment for 4th of July Weekend in Detroit
Happy 4th of July! This week, we have unconventional art exhibitions, rule-bending entertainment and all the tacos you can eat...
In fight against blight, Detroit cracks down on business owners who illegally post signs
DETROIT (AP) — William Shaw has a message for other business owners advertising their services on illegally posted signs in...
Detroit Evening Report: City receives $20M grant to connect Joe Louis Greenway with Iron Belle Trail
Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway project is getting a $20 million boost from a federal infrastructure grant. The funds — part...
Church uses destroyed firearms as artwork to raise gun violence awareness
Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield kicked off a series of gun destruction events with a live cutting of two...
Created Equal: How Michigan’s $82B budget will affect the state’s most vulnerable populations
Last week, lawmakers in Lansing approved the state's $82.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year — a slight increase...
CEO of Pope Francis Center ‘disappointed’ by Supreme Court ruling on outdoor sleeping bans
Late last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outside in public places....
Men’s mental health issues often go undiagnosed due to social biases, says expert
The suicide rate among men is four times higher than it is for women. That’s according to research from the...
Detroit Evening Report: EV carsharing pilot project expands in Detroit
A pilot project aimed at increasing mobility options for those who can't afford their own vehicle has expanded in the...
Created Equal: What the US can learn from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The United States and Canada share a dark history in the mistreatment of Indigenous people. One of the many abuses...