Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Talks Jobs, Equity, Vaccination Strategy and More in State of the City
In a long, wide-ranging State of the City Address -- that at times sounded like a campaign rally -- Detroit...
Detroit Automakers Better Positioned for COVID-19 Recovery Than During Great Recession
New vehicle assembly lines around Michigan slowed to a halt last March, as the impact of the COVID-19 virus was felt...
Sexist Language Reignites Conversations About Misogyny in State Government
Recent comments by male Republican lawmakers at Michigan’s state Capitol have renewed conversations about misogyny in state government. As part...
“It Was Put There to Terrorize Me”: JeDonna Dinges on Her Neighbor’s KKK Flag
In February, anti-racism protesters marched the streets of Grosse Pointe Park, roiled by a symbol of overt bigotry and white...
Detroit Bus Drivers To Get New Contract, Which Establishes $15 Hourly Base Pay
After three years of negotiations, the bus union and the city have reached a deal on a new contract for drivers. The four-year agreement...
Detroit’s Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Headed to Other Counties in Michigan After Mayor Duggan Initially Declines Offer
As Michigan receives more than 82,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson treatment this week, 6,200 of those doses that would’ve gone to Detroit are now headed...
Michigan Expands Coronavirus Vaccination Eligibility for Residents 50 and Older
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday it is expanding the number of residents who qualify for...
Chevy Teams Up With Empowerment Plan to Give Away Coats to the Homeless
The nonprofit The Empowerment Plan has teamed up with Chevrolet to deliver more than 500 coats to the homeless in eight cities...
Neighborhood Service Organization Receives Federal Certification, $4 Million for Mental Health Services
The community health group Neighborhood Service Organization, also known as NSO, has received a $4 million award to fund behavioral...
Manufacturing Workers in Detroit Now Eligible to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
The Detroit Health Department is expanding eligibility for its coronavirus vaccination program by adding factory workers to the list. The...
Detroit Conducting Audit of Detroit Fire Department After Two Firefighters Found Drinking and Driving on the Job
The city is investigating the Detroit Fire Department and re-emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy on working while under the influence of...
State to Relax Restrictions on Restaurants, Casinos, Nursing Homes and More Starting Friday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is rolling back regulations designed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Under...