Skateboarders fight 90-day misdemeanor charges for being at Hart Plaza
In a city where violent crime is out of control, skateboarders are facing up to 90 days in jail for allegedly skating at Hart Plaza, a public park.
Hundreds to protest Trump, rally for LGBTQ rights in Ferndale tonight
There will be marching, live music and a light demonstration in Ferndale this evening (Sunday) to protest Trump’s assault on the LGBTQ community.
Detroit cop threatens to arrest protesters for ‘swearing in front of women’
A Detroit cop threatened protesters with an archaic, 120-year-old law.
Part 1: Streetcar revival derailed by host of shortcomings, dangers
New streetcars are slow, unreliable, over-budget, accident-prone and vulnerable to mechanical failures, according to an exhaustive examination of the nine systems that opened since 2013.
Protesters gathering in Detroit to rally against U.S. bombing of Syria
Protesters say the bombing in Syria could lead to dangerous consequences and world conflict.
Condoms, lube & limos: River Rouge school officials love to travel
The head of the River Rouge School District is one of two finalists for the superintendent’s job in Detroit.
How Detroit’s EMS response times went from miserable to above average
It only took Detroit two years to revamp the city’s notoriously slow response times.
Second-alarm blaze guts downtown Detroit liquor store
Heavy fire tore through a liquor store in downtown Detroit early Sunday morning and spread to the second floor.
Mayor Duggan hires popular local journalist to tell stories of Detroiters
Aaron Foley will write stories about Detroiters who are often ignored by the mainstream media.
15-year felony raises questions about Mayor Duggan’s anti-graffiti crusade
The crackdown has led to a reduction of illegal graffiti, but at what price?