Detroit Evening Report: Muslims across metro Detroit begin holy month of Ramadan

Muslim community members in metro Detroit and around the world began observing the month of Ramadan on Monday. Subscribe to...

Created Equal: New book explores gambling’s impact on Detroit’s Black community

It seems like anyone who grew up with family in Detroit has heard of the Numbers. This old-style, illegal gambling...

Michigan reports state’s first pediatric flu-related death of season

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)  last week confirmed the state's first influenza-linked pediatric death for the...

Detroit Evening Report: Reparations Task Force invites residents to share stories for the Black Audit Project

The Detroit Reparations Task Force is hosting a series of town hall sessions next week for Black residents who want...

Fewer fish and more algae? Scientists seek to understand impacts of historic lack of Great Lakes ice

RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Michigan Tech University biologists have been observing a remote Lake Superior island's fragile wolf population every...

The Metro Events Guide: 313 Day in Detroit

This week, we’ve got tons to celebrate — 313 Day, Women’s History Month, St. Patrick’s Day and more. Plus, musical...

The Metro: New leader of Midtown Detroit, Inc. aims to build inclusive community

Midtown Detroit, Inc. recently announced a new interim executive director. The nonprofit has worked to maintain community and economic development...

Created Equal: Is gentrification without displacement possible?

How do we make economic change in Detroit without steamrolling the people — mostly Black people — who are the...

Detroit Evening Report: Health officials urge Michigan residents to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak

The city of Detroit and state health officials are warning residents to make sure they’ve been vaccinated against the measles...

Birth control access bills appear in committee

Michigan bills to allow trained pharmacists to prescribe birth control methods, like contraceptive patches, received a hearing Tuesday before the...

Detroit chef and community builder Max Hardy dies at age 40

Maxcel Hardy, an award-winning chef, restauranteur and community leader in Detroit, died on Monday at the age of 40, his...

Detroit Evening Report: More than 5,500 family homes in Detroit passed down without legal documentation, report finds

A new report from Detroit Future City revealed that over 5,500 inherited properties in Detroit could end up in legal...