Trump Tells GOP Chair To Boost Outreach To Black Detroit Voters: Chair

Former President Donald Trump is urging Republicans in Michigan to target Black voters in Detroit, state GOP leaders say.

Supreme Court On MI Case: Officials Can Be Sued For Blocking Critics

The court ruled in two cases involving lawsuits filed by people who were blocked after leaving critical comments on social media.

Detroit Police Chief To Meet With Biden About City's Crime Reductions

Detroit homicides fell by 18 percent, non-fatal shootings fell 16 percent and carjackings fell 34 percent in 2023, according to police data.

Detroit received ‘C’ for fiscal health

New report by watchdog

Xiong, Singer Lead Primary Race For Vacant Warren MI House Seat

The special election is necessary after former Rep. Lori Stone, D-Warren, won a local mayoral race in November's 2023 election.

Detroit Homeowners See Property Values Rise: Here's How Much And Where

The increase shows Detroit homeowners gained a record $1.7 billion in wealth​, the largest single-year increase on record.​

Detroit City Council Rejects $215K Payment For Downtown Murals

Council members said Tuesday they turned down the payment because they never approved the project.

Detroit Lions Tickets Soaring, MI Attorney General Warns Of Scams

The average ticket price on TickPick​ was more than $800, making the tickets the most expensive ever for a Wild-Card game.

Gordie Howe Bridge Delayed: Here's When It's Expected To Open

Officials said "unprecedented disruptions" from the COVID-19 pandemic​ delayed construction on the bridge.

MI Supreme Court Rejects Appeal To Ban Trump From Ballot: Reports

A group of Michigan voters sought to remove Trump from the ballot based on his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol.

Recording Reveals Trump Pressured MI County Not To Certify 2020 Vote

In a recorded phone call, Trump told the two election canvassers that they would look "terrible" if they certified the results.

Metro Detroit Gas Station Warned To Stop Price Gouging: Prosecutors

A BP gas station near the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus​​ was warned to stop price gouging, according to prosecutors.

New Parking Zones Coming To Detroit In 2024: What To Know

New parking changes are coming to Detroit's downtown areas in 2024, officials announced Tuesday.

Detroit Community Leader Once Wrongfully Convicted Is Set To Become A Police Commissioner

A day in the life of Daryl Woods is filled with giving back to the city of Detroit.

Warming Centers Open In Detroit Amid Bitter Cold Temps

Multiple warming centers opened in Detroit as temperatures drop into the low 20s with single-digit wind chills.

Detroit's Employment Hits 13-Year High, Mayor Duggan Says

Duggan credited the growth in employment to the city’s success attracting major employers, such as Stellantis, Amazon and Majorel​.

House Advances Efforts To Censure Tlaib Over Israel-Hamas Rhetoric

The House voted against moving forward on an initial censure resolution Thursday amid concerns about violating Tlaib's 1st Amendment rights.

Tlaib Defends Pro-Palestinian Video Amid MI Democrat Rift

Tlaib said her “colleagues” are trying to silence her and are “distorting her words.”

U.S. House Blocks Censure Measure Against Detroit Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Twenty-three Republicans, including multiple from Michigan, joined 199 Democrats​ to kill the resolution​.

Striking Detroit Casino Workers Visit State Lawmakers For Support

Many of the workers who met with lawmakers have been working in the gaming industry for decades.

Ambassador Bridge Owners Reach Agreement To Expand Bridge's Plaza

In exchange for the expansion, the Bridge Company will give a local neighborhood group multiple properties and money for redevelopment.

Detroit People Mover, QLine Extends Hours For Lions Monday Night Game

The People Mover​ will be open until 1 a.m. to accommodate any late time fares after the Detroit Lions Monday Night Football game.

U.S. Rep Rashida Tlaib Calls On Biden To Save Civilian Lives In Gaza

Tlaib criticized President Biden for not showing enough empathy toward millions of civilians in Gaza facing an Israeli ground invasion.

Metro Detroit 2023 Election Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Here's a guide to everything you need to know about voting in metro Detroit this November.

President Biden, Trump Planning To Visit Detroit Area Amid UAW Strike

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain invited Biden to speak to the workers on its picket lines​, but blasted Trump's planned visit.

Partially-Collapsed Eastern Market Building Will Be Demolished

One person was injured in the sudden collapse Saturday morning and was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, officials said.

Here's What Detroit Area Leaders Are Saying About Historic UAW Strike

The United Auto Workers union declared a simultaneous strike against all of Detroit's Big Three automakers for the first time ever.

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield Might Run For Mayor

Sheffield told Patch she hasn't made a decision yet in whether to run for mayor in 2025, despite launching an exploratory committee.

Metro Detroit Primary Elections 2023 Guide: Key Races, Candidates

Voters in some areas across metro Detroit will determine candidates for upcoming mayoral and city council races in November.

Detroit City Council Considering Renaming Hart Plaza In Downtown

Detroit City Council is considering renaming downtown's iconic​ Hart Plaza to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Detroit Will Soon Start Accepting Marijuana Business Licenses Again

Officials said there are 30 licenses for marijuana retailers, ten licenses for microbusinesses and ten licenses for consumption lounges.​

Detroit Unveils New Martin Luther King Statue At Hart Plaza

The new statue was unveiled exactly 60 years after King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in Detroit.

Hamtramck Bans Flying LGBTQ+ Pride Flags On City Property

The vote came during a heated council meeting in Hamtramck, as some said the resolution was an attack on the LGBTQ+ community​.

Detroit Bans Cashless City Businesses

Detroit City Council unanimously​ approved a measure Tuesday that forces businesses in the city to accept cash payments during transactions.

Detroit Approves Millions In Tax Breaks For Downtown Project

The deal plans to turn four properties on Woodward Avenue into new affordable housing units, hotel rooms and office and public space.

Oakland County Allots $15 Million For 3D Printers To Small Manufacturers

During the pandemic, they obtained a 3D printer for free that helped their business survive. Now it's thriving.

New EV Fast-Charging Stations Available On Detroit's Belle Isle

Electric vehicle drivers can now quickly charge their car while visiting Belle Isle.

Detroit Councilwoman Proposes Gun-Free Zones In Some Downtown Areas

A Detroit city councilwoman is proposing to make certain areas in downtown to become gun-free zones​ after recent shootings in the area.

Michigan's Youth Voter Turnout In 2022 Was Best In US, Report Says

The national average youth voter turnout rate was 23%. Michigan was also one of four states that had a higher youth turnout rate in 2022.

New Program Gives Some Detroiters $25K For Down Payment To Buy A Home

A new program introduced by city officials Thursday can help low-income Detroit residents become homeowners.