Across Detroit, a quiet but devastating housing crisis is unfolding behind closed doors.

A defense expert testified Thursday that the 2008 Detroit fire that killed firefighter Walter Harris may not have been arson, challenging the investigation that led to Mario Willis’ conviction.

We are getting a detailed look at the city’s home repair efforts and how the Gilbert Family Foundation’s Detroit home repair fund has helped homeowners.

Neighbors in the Old Redford neighborhood are fed up with yet another illegal dumping incident left a vacant lot at the corner of Thatcher and Burgess strewn with trash, broken glass and household debris.

Detroit’s Reparations Task Force has submitted its long-anticipated report of recommendations to the City Council for programs to repair harms and compensate Black residents for historically unjust city policies.

Mary Sheffield has won the 2025 Detroit mayoral race, defeating Solomon Kinloch Jr.

Mary Sheffield has won the 2025 Detroit mayoral race, defeating Solomon Kinloch Jr.

The City of Detroit has expanded food pantry options as families on food assistance deal with uncertainty during the government shutdown.

Birdstop, a drone manufacturing company, is establishing its new headquarters in Detroit, aiming to change the fact that only about 1% of the world’s drones are made in the United States.

The general election is on Nov. 4, 2025.

After two years of planning, construction has officially begun on what Detroit is calling its first solar neighborhoods.

Seventy-five Detroit high school students traded their classrooms for construction sites Thursday, getting hands-on experience in skilled trades at the historic Lee Plaza.

A road worker is expected to survive after being struck by an SUV while working on I-75.

The City of Detroit has closed the historic Hotel Yorba after deeming the building unsafe.

Residents on Detroit’s east side are experiencing a persistent sewer-like odor, dubbed the "Gratiot odor," which has caused nausea and concern for health.

A busy Detroit roadway is becoming increasingly dangerous as speeding and reckless driving contribute to a string of fatal crashes.

An abandoned apartment building on Detroit’s west side is drawing heavy concern from neighbors who say it has become a magnet for criminal activity.

Working with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, the city will award a bunch of new support for existing businesses, ranging from $2,500 to $50,000.

The City of Detroit is rolling out the second round of its Legacy Business Project, offering new grants to help longtime neighborhood businesses thrive.

The City of Detroit has become the largest city to implement the HAAS Alert Safety Cloud, a technology designed to improve safety for first responders and residents.

The Mammoth building, located at the corner of W. Grand River and Greenfield, has long been a symbol of both memories and blight for the local community.

The Mammoth building, located at the corner of W. Grand River and Greenfield, has long been a symbol of both memories and blight for the local community.

The long-vacant Mammoth building in Detroit is now in the process of being demolished following a two-year legal battle.

Primary election is on Aug. 5, 2025.

A Wayne County Circuit Court judge ordered Real Token and its affiliated companies to cease rent collection from hundreds of Detroit properties until they meet city compliance standards—marking a significant development in Detroit’s largest nuisance abatement case to date.

The announcement that the WNBA is returning to Detroit has stirred excitement among sports fans and young athletes alike.

The Detroit Detention Center will now be fully staffed and managed by the city of Detroit, freeing up staff and resources for the Michigan Department of Corrections.

The 67th annual Ford Fireworks are set to light up the Downtown Detroit sky on Monday.

The 67th annual Ford Fireworks are set to light up the Downtown Detroit sky on Monday.

The City of Detroit is making it easier for people with disabilities to get a ride on the same day.

Three women entrepreneurs are making waves in Detroit’s North End neighborhood by opening new shops that promise to invigorate the local community.

There’s a brand-new one-of-a-kind store that just opened its doors in downtown Detroit.

A $25 million lawsuit is alleging a Detroit police officer stumbled and began recklessly shooting into a crowd of people at a block party.

Voters in the city of Detroit want more investment in the neighborhoods and less focus on downtown.

The artwork of 47 experienced and emerging local artists will soon be featured in nine “Arts Alleys” across Detroit.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s sudden suspension of its Job Corps program has left hundreds of young people in Detroit without housing and career training, forcing many to scramble for alternatives.

A popular shuttle service that has been providing free rides to older Detroiters and people with disabilities is set to end soon.

A Detroit teen was arrested and charged in connection with the carjacking and robbery at gunpoint of a Warren woman.

Some residents are celebrating the one-year anniversary of a transformative community project that has brought new life to the Gratiot corridor near 6 Mile Road on the city’s east side.

About 75 Detroit high school students gained hands-on construction experience during National Apprenticeship Day through a program to address the skilled trades workforce gap.

Detroit has commissioned 43 artists to install art installations in nine city-sponsored art alleys.

The City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Division’s Easter Fun Fest returns on Saturday with a “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” theme.

There’s a special effort to encourage young artists with a new children’s art gallery that will be opening in Detroit.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan laid out a bold plan for a bright future in the city.

Detroit launched the pilot phase of a new rental ordinance and is encouraging landlords to get their rental properties unto compliance.

The City of Detroit has pledged to improve services for homeless people following the deaths of two children who were sleeping in a casino parking garage.

An old, abandoned medical center on Detroit’s west side is being transformed into a vital community resource.

As a nearly 80% Black city, you can’t talk about Detroit’s past, present or future without talking about its Black residents.

A 36th District Court employee was taken to a hospital for treatment after being shot twice. They are expected to survive.

Maybe you drive the Davison Freeway every day. Maybe you've driven by the signs. But did you know about its historical significance?

Animal control inspectors and rescue groups continue working around the clock as temperatures across Metro Detroit hover in the single digits.

Here’s a list of warming centers in Metro Detroit

Here’s a list of warming centers in Metro Detroit

The lots are just a few hundred feet south of Ford Field.

Some major assistance from the federal government will soon help the city of Detroit address some infrastructure problems and much needed repairs to its old sewer lines.

More than a thousand people attended our CPR training event.

Residents at The Jeffersonian Apartments on Detroit’s east side near Belle Isle are voicing frustrations over what they describe as unsafe and unsanitary living conditions.

Demolition of the old, vacant Mammoth building has been approved by court officials.

As snow and frigid temperatures are expected to travel through Southeast Michigan Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, Detroit has warming centers and respite locations throughout the city so residents can stay warm.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

New signs are being installed across 65 Detroit neighborhoods to welcome residents and visitors.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

Detroit was awarded $1.3 million in grant funding as part of the state’s health department’s initiative to expand lead hazard services to residences.

We Are One Community Unity is an organization working to impact some of the city’s most vulnerable residents including the homeless, the underserved, those struggling to make ends meet, or anyone who just needs a helping hand.

Five colorful sculptures, crafted from car parts and metal, are now lining the street. They include a big cat, a wolf, a dog, a donkey, and a giraffe.

The City of Detroit is calling out to artists to make a new statue for Joe Louis, and there’s a perfect spot for it.

Neighbors in the Old Redford area of Detroit were busy on Wednesday, setting up and preparing for their annual Angels Night event.

Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison has been appointed as the interim Detroit police chief following Chief James White’s decision to step down and lead the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.

A group of nonprofits and innovators from cities nationwide gathered in Detroit to tour some of the once-neglected spaces and buildings that have been reimagined into gems of the city.

The November election is less than three weeks away and Saturday marked the first day of in-person early voting in Detroit.

Residents on Detroit’s east side are increasingly voicing concerns about a persistent and foul odor lingering in their neighborhood.

The smell, which intensifies with weather changes, has caused nausea and headaches among locals.

Parents and school leaders at Nolan Elementary-Middle School are outraged by the dilapidated state of the nearby abandoned St. Rita’s building, which poses safety concerns.

You might have heard that the city of Detroit partners with six Community Violence Intervention groups -- but who are they and what do they do?

A fire at the Kamper Stevens Senior Apartments has raised questions and concerns.

There are families in communities across the City of Detroit who don’t have convenient access to the internet right now. That’s a big problem. It’s also a challenge the city and its partners are working to tackle.

With 200 people already enrolled, the city aims to have 30,000 participants in the future.

The largest city park in Detroit is home to a heartbreaking problem. Dogs have been abandoned and dumped in Rouge Park -- dead and alive.

After years of transformation, the newly renovated Greenview-Wadsworth Park on Detroit’s west side is now open to visitors.

A new 600-room hotel is set to open at the former site of Joe Louis Arena on the Detroit River in 2027.

The state claims Tocco operated Trinity Cemetery without proper registration and mishandled burials, leading to a push for him to sell the property.

Hardy said the film is something anyone can connect to, especially if you have a passion for change.

The Coleman A. Young International Airport in Detroit, formerly known as the Detroit City Airport, is getting a multi-million-dollar upgrade.

In the heart of Detroit, where resilience meets opportunity, a transformative initiative is reshaping the landscape of the city, one neighborhood at a time.

The summer season kicked off at Rouge Park.

Following the move to Corktown, Detroit will be one of the very few cities that has MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and United Soccer League teams playing in stadiums within its city boundaries.

The halls were busy at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit as hundreds of small business owners gathered for the Detroit Means Business Summit.

The third phase of road closures in Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft begin at 12 a.m. on Monday, April 15.

The city of Detroit installed its own version of the “Hollywood” sign before the NFL draft, and, well, it’s fair to say some people aren’t impressed.

Ahead of the NFL Draft in Detroit, the city installed its own “Hollywood” style sign along I-94, for visitors to see as they entered the area.

An eyesore of a home was demolished in 2019 and shortly after, Monica purchased the plot of land from the Detroit Land Bank for $200.

A new autonomous vehicle shuttle service that will run from one end of Downtown Detroit to another is set to launch this summer, officials announced Tuesday.

The improvements include new walkways, expanded playgrounds, signage and lighting, a picnic shelter, a dog park, new trees, and enhancements to the community hill.

It has been 10 years and eight months since the City of Detroit pulled the rip-cord and filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in United States History.

Detroit City Council unanimously approved the transit center name.

Air monitors have recently been installed in the area to address longstanding complaints about air pollution.

The City of Detroit is getting new equipment to help improve EMS response times in the city.

What Hank Winchester went through is all too common for people in Michigan.

The sign aims to help redefine Detroit's image and erase old perceptions, showcasing a new and vibrant city.