Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS stands by childhood vaccination recommendations
The state health department says it will not be changing its recommendations for childhood vaccinations – despite an executive order...
Health experts use social media to push back against misinformation
The rise in measles across the U.S. coincides with falling vaccination rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has...
Detroit Evening Report: Green Grocer initiative celebrates new ribbon cutting
The city of Detroit and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation celebrated the third Green Grocer ribbon cutting in the Motor City. This is part...
The Metro: Wayne County finally sees drop in overdose deaths, but new drugs spark concern
Overdose deaths in Michigan have been declining since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic brought on concerning increase in drug-related fatalities....
The Metro: Why we’re getting worse at catching outbreaks
If you’ve spent a bad week this summer wondering what you ate, you’re not alone. Michigan seems to be at...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit parks get updates worth almost $20 million
Eleven Detroit city parks are receiving nearly $20 million in updates and beautification projects this year. All upgrades were ideas suggested by residents...
The Metro: Is local food safer? A Detroit farmer weighs in
The cyclospora outbreak has highlighted just how hard it is to trace a bag of lettuce through a supply chain...
Detroit Evening Report: Winfrey pushes back against Trump administration
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey is pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to send Justice Department operatives to monitor...
The Metro: What’s making hundreds of Michiganders sick? Health officials are still looking
A parasite called cyclospora is spreading through Michigan, and health officials still haven't found the source. In a normal year,...
Detroit Evening Report: Mayor Sheffield issues executive order to handle heatwave
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield issued an executive order today that maps out guidelines for city departments to prioritize protecting residents...
The Metro: How to stay safe during a severe heat warning
Nearly all of Michigan is under an extreme heat warning or advisory as we approach Independence Day weekend, with the...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State tuition rises
The tuition at Wayne State University is rising by 4% for its undergraduate and graduate students. This comes after a unanimous decision from...
