Activist Cornel West booted from Michigan presidential ballot
The Michigan Bureau of Elections notified the independent presidential campaign of progressive political activist and academic Cornel West that a...
Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her...
Dingell sees wave of excitement, protests coming at Democratic National Convention
The Democratic Party is set to anoint Kamala Harris as its presidential nominee this week in Chicago. And many of...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan meal program expands to over 100 participating restaurants in 26 counties
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Restaurant Meal Program continues to expand.The department has provided restaurant meals to...
The Metro: Belle Isle Aquarium celebrating 120th anniversary
The Belle Isle Aquarium has a lot to celebrate. America’s oldest aquarium has reached a major milestone and is turning...
MichMash: Michigan’s housing authority granted state funds to increase inventory
Back in April, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) was granted the ability to use $60 million state funds...
Detroit Evening Report: Reparations task force seeks more community feedback, Detroit celebrates green transit wins + more
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include Detroit's Reparation Task Force seeking more community feedback, the city...
Created Equal: How progressive policy made Minnesota the most prosperous state in the Midwest
The Democratic Party is expected to officially nominate Gov. Tim Waltz at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. ...
The Metro: A visit from poet Brad Walrond and Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore
What does “belonging” mean to you? Maybe it's being in spaces where you feel comfortable, or being surrounded by others...
Detroit showcases green transit wins at annual conference
Detroit’s efforts to improve non-motorized transit were highlighted at this week's Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Annual Conference,...
Detroit water department speeds up lead service line replacement with $90M in grants
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has received $90 million to accelerate its lead line replacement project.Thanks to the funds,...
Detroit Evening Report: Ford issues ‘do not drive’ advisory for vehicles with Takata air big inflators
Ford Motor Company has issued a rare “do-not-drive” advisory for several models. The affected vehicles have officially been recalled —...