The Metro Events Guide: Comedy, culture and light displays in Detroit this weekend

This week, we’re highlighting local talent, from comedians to musicians to tie-dye artists. Plus, a Juneteenth book fair and an Eid...

Detroit Evening Report: Violent crime down 30-70% in Detroit areas served by ShotStoppers, report shows

Violent crime has dropped between 30-70% in most areas served by Detroit’s ShotStoppers program, according to new data released by...

Created Equal: Why urban areas like Detroit are more at risk during heat waves

A heat wave is moving through metro Detroit this week, bringing with it various health risks, severe storms and a...

The Metro: Thousands without power in metro Detroit amid extreme heat, severe storms

Roughly 40,000 households in metro Detroit are without power after strong storms moved through the region on Wednesday and Thursday.DTE...

The Metro: This Juneteenth, celebrating Black liberation and wealth generation through homeownership

Local nonprofit Detroit Future City hosted a panel discussion and Juneteenth celebration on Tuesday to commemorate Black liberation and wealth...

Late fees, warrant costs to be waived at 36th District Court through August

The 36th District Court has launched a debt amnesty program from June 24 through Aug. 2, during which all late...

Detroit Evening Report: Henry Ford, MSU break ground on new research facility in Detroit

Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University broke ground Monday on their new research center in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood....

Detroit Evening Report: Excessive Heat Warning issued for metro Detroit this week

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for metro Detroit through 8 p.m. Friday. Dangerously hot conditions...

Created Equal: Michigan author digs into the Midwest’s Indigenous history

At an early age, Michigan author Robert Downes became aware that the land his family's farm sat on was formerly...

The Metro: Rochester Hills mayor shares mental health resources for splash pad shooting victims

  As the metro Detroit area continues to cope after Saturday's mass shooting at a Rochester Hills splash pad, Mayor...

The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Detroit

This week, we’ve got several Juneteenth celebrations, featuring live music, interactive art, panel discussions and community. Plus, the start of summer...

DTE Energy is building the region’s largest battery energy storage center at old Trenton coal plant

DTE Energy announced Monday it will build a battery energy storage facility at the recently retired Trenton Channel coal plant.DTE...