Detroit Evening Report: Twice as many Black and poor students held back under Michigan reading law
Black third grade students and those from low-income homes are twice as likely to be held back under Michigan's Read...
Detroit Evening Report: State of Michigan fines Stellantis for air pollution caused by Detroit Jeep plant
The State of Michigan has finalized a plan to have Stellantis address air quality on Detroit’s east side. Listen and...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Mayor Duggan will use emergency powers to fund city’s paratransit services
Mayor Mike Duggan promised Monday to use his emergency powers to continue paratransit services after federal officials said the City...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan adds more school districts to turnaround program
More Michigan school districts will be participating in a program designed to turnaround low performing schools in the state. Listen...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council, police sued over ShotSpotter expansion
Two social justice groups are suing the city of Detroit, its police department and city officials over the expansion of...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan health department aims to expand mental health care for children in foster homes, juvenile jail
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expanding its services for behavioral needs for kids in foster care...
Detroit Evening Report: Ford recalls over 600,000 SUVs for possible fire risk
Ford is recalling 643,000 SUVs because of possible cracked fuel injectors that could lead to vehicle fires. Listen and Subscribe...
Detroit approves $9 million parking lot expansion for neighborhood businesses
Some small businesses in Detroit will soon provide more parking for customers thanks to a plan approved by the city...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit city council retracts approval of $49 million paratransit contract
Paratransit in Detroit faces an uncertain future as city officials voted against working with a long-time service provider. Listen and...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer taps Kyra Harris Bolden to fill Michigan Supreme Court vacancy
A Black woman will serve on the Michigan Supreme Court for the first time in the state's history. Listen and...
Detroit Evening Report: AAA Michigan says Thanksgiving travel close to hitting pre-pandemic levels
The American Automobile Association (AAA) of Michigan says it expects Thanksgiving travel to approach pre-pandemic levels this year. Listen...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn installs NARCAN vending machine
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