The Metro: Habitat for Humanity home repairs expand to Madison Heights
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County provides a variety of housing programs, mainly focusing on Southfield and Pontiac. They’re now...
The Metro Events Guide: Opening Day, special screenings and award-winning jazz in Detroit
This week, we’ve got a star-studded lineup in Detroit, including critically-acclaimed filmmakers, comedians and musicians.Plus, where to tailgate the Tigers’...
Detroit Evening Report: New study shows Detroit over-assessed its lowest-valued properties
Detroit City Council approved two resolutions this week to review the assessed values of homes under $35,000 in the city...
Created Equal: What Gov. Whitmer’s budget tells us about her priorities
If you want to know what a governor is prioritizing for the year, look no further than their budget.Michigan Gov....
Observers track rain data on Detroit’s flood-prone east side
The National Weather Service has a new cooperative observation station on Detroit’s east side. Volunteers measure rain and snow at...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne County’s tax foreclosure deadline is this Sunday
Property owners at risk of foreclosure in Wayne County must pay any back taxes, interest or penalties and fees owed...
Created Equal: What rural areas and urban cities have in common
We know a lot about poverty, but there isn't much known about the origins of extreme, intergenerational poverty that defines...
Judge struck down Michigan’s gay marriage ban 10 years ago
It was 10 years ago Friday that the first same-sex weddings took place in Michigan. That was one day following...
DNR considering expansion of e-bike friendly territory at state parks
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering allowing e-bikes on more state park trails. The changes would allow Class...
Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will again wade into the fractious issue of abortion this week when it hears...
Detroit Evening Report: More snow expected in metro Detroit Friday evening
As we entered the first week of spring, many metro Detroiters woke up Friday morning shocked and amazed at the...
The Metro Events Guide: Herbie Hancock, Toni Morrison and more in Detroit this week
This week, we’ve got trailblazing jazz at the DSO, award-winning film at The Henry Ford, new music discovery at the...