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As historic sites across Detroit age and deteriorate, the city is asking residents to help identify places that hold significance for local communities.

A Pontiac nonprofit is working to turn a vacant 15,000-square-foot building into a one-stop community center for children and young adults experiencing homelessness.

A Detroit family remains displaced after a large tree fell onto their Brightmoor home during a recent severe storm, and local nonprofits are asking for help removing it.

A volunteer effort to remove graffiti and clean up the area around Highland Park’s former Ford Middle School was canceled last week over liability concerns, but organizers and school district officials are now working on a path forward.

A lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire at an apartment building on Detroit’s east side Thursday morning as storms moved through the area, while downed trees and power lines created hazards in neighborhoods across the city.

Dozens of horses are back at a Milford stable after Oakland County Animal Control seized them last month following complaints of alleged mistreatment — claims the stable’s owner firmly denies.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd A. Bettison responded this week to a public controversy involving social media posts, a former romantic relationship, and a recorded phone call with a local activist.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd A. Bettison are responding to a public controversy involving social media posts, a former romantic relationship, and a recorded phone call with a local activist.

A 17-year-old girl says she “just accepted” that a Detroit man, who she says pointed a gun at her and another teenage girl, was going to kill them both.

Metro Detroit residents donated personal care items and money to support families and individuals served by Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries during Local 4’s August “Go 4 It” event, “Hygiene Basics.”

Former Highland Park Mayor DeAndre Windom is turning a deeply personal health journey into a powerful message of resilience and awareness.

For many adults with disabilities, finding meaningful employment can be one of the biggest hurdles to living independently.