Jerjuan Howard has transformed a vacant building in his childhood Detroit neighborhood into the Howard Family Bookstore, which opened in May 2026.

Motor City is outpacing the nation on succession readiness

There’s a buzz around downtown Detroit, and Visit Detroit says tens of thousands of fans are expected to be at the center of it as the Pistons return home for a playoff game at Little Caesars Arena.

At the corner of Puritan Avenue and Lesure Street on Detroit’s west side, an abandoned building is being rewritten into something new: a neighborhood bookstore and café.

Local organizations pledged $500 million over 10 years to invest in Detroit residents, with a focus on housing stability, economic opportunity and community development. Five years in, that effort is not only underway, but ahead of pace.

Detroit’s own Risonna Perkins turns loss into hope with “Meet the Buzzbees” -- a joyful tale blending bees, music and Detroit love, supporting cancer research and bee preservation.

Enjoy some tunes, dance a little, grab a Detroit drink, create something beautiful and so much more.

Well-known Detroit restaurant owner Michael “Mike B” Brown was fatally shot early Saturday morning on the city’s west side.

Inside UAW Local 600, the walls themselves serve as a timeline. The halls are lined with mages and tributes to skilled trade workers whose labor and sacrifice helped build Detroit’s identity. It’s a history Detroit’s new Deputy Mayor Brian White says he doesn’t just know—he carries it.

In 2013, mired in debt, Detroit filed for bankruptcy.

Only four U.S. Presidents have been assassinated. Half were killed by Michiganders.

When neighbors and city officials gathered for a routine community “satellite hours” meeting at Motor City Java House, they expected to discuss neighborhood concerns — not present an impromptu award.

Detroit singer opens up for Country Legend

Existing Detroit-based contractors now have an opportunity to learn about growing their businesses through the Motor City Contractor Fund (MCCF).

In observance of Memorial Day, the Full Count Foundation honored Private First Class Raymond Manz, a Southeastern High School graduate who fought in World War II and made the ultimate sacrifice in battle during one of the war’s final missions.

For a second year in a row, Detroit’s population has grown.

As the world prepares for the papal conclave, many are speculating about the potential for a historic moment: Could a Southwest Detroit native become the first American pope?

Festivities are happening at Shinola Hotel

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist formally announced his bid to become the governor of Michigan.

A popular Downtown Detroit bar is closed after a fire damaged part of the building early Tuesday morning.

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Detroiter Avi Rachlin is doubling down on his use of a racial slur targeting Black people while testifying at a Michigan Senate Committee hearing Thursday about legislation that would permanently ban firearms from the state Capitol and legislators' offices.

Former President Donald Trump took a swipe at the city of Detroit while delivering a speech in front of the Detroit Economic Club on Thursday.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office at 419-734-4404.

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Only four U.S. Presidents have been assassinated. Half were killed by Michiganders.

A Metro Detroiter who loves customizing cars is making a name for himself online.

Bill Ford Jr. got involved in 2018, but another Detroiter, Stanley Christmas, 75, put his flag in the ground to save Michigan Central Station nearly a decade earlier.

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Since the city’s bankruptcy, foundations have been at the forefront of Detroit’s recovery, and the Gilbert Family Foundation has worked particularly hard to help rebuild the city in a unique way with a graduation ceremony at the Detroit Conservation Corps.

The victims, a fellow student and a campus visitor, were found dead in a dorm room in Colorado Springs.

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A Detroiter and Eastern Michigan grad has found fame while cooking up a storm on TikTok.

The Help Wanted signs were out across Detroit, and Mayor Mike Duggan says there are no longer roadblocks for Detroiters to get jobs.

Recent polls show 60% of Americans want to do away with it. Two states already have.

The DNR is exploring what to do with the building.

Detroiter's album is titled '9'

Only four U.S. Presidents have been assassinated. Half were killed by Michiganders.

"We are going to build a neighborhood that’s affordable for everyone."

Financial hardships put the internationally renowned Heidelberg Project on pause in Detroit as the nonprofit has decided to lay off its staff and temporarily suspend its educational programs.

Most Metro Detroiter's yards are brimming with greenery. But not everything green is good, as poison ivy and other irritating plants are also popping up, and they can cause serious problems.

Summer Jazz concerts underway in the D

The city says it plans to take down two thousand dangerous homes and already several were taken down on Tuesday.

Jazz artist gives preview performance for upcoming free concert

Jazz drummer and hip-hop producer Karriem Riggins has been announced as the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s artist-in-residence for 2023.

It is great to see people who are from your local area make it to the big screen. Abby Quinn is a Metro Detroiter who is hoping to make a name for herself in Hollywood.

A Detroit man who was involved in two shootings in December has been charged with the murder of two men.

On Thursday, Mayor Mike Duggan was touting something that hasn’t been seen in Detroit in 22 years.

The Detroit Police Department has arrested a 31-year-old thanks to the viral videos that showed street racers doing donuts in a ring of fire on 7 Mile and Greenfield roads.

Local 4 continues to celebrate its 75th year in Detroit television with a two-hour documentary narrated by radio legend Dick Purtan, former WDIV Sportscaster Eli Zaret, and current WDIV Anchor Devin Scillian. “Going 4 It,” a nostalgic retrospective revealing the inside story of the rise of WDIV, airs Friday, November 4 at 9 p.m.

Mourners from across the world, including Detroit, continue to wait in a five-mile long line to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.

I’ll say at the outset that I’m not a native Detroiter. I root like mad for this city, for its sports teams, and for its traditions, but I come to today’s topic as a guy who grew up outside its city (or even state) limits.

If you’ve driven down East Jefferson near Chene in Detroit, you may have noticed a beautiful, historic building, with a black awning. “People have noticed it, but a lot of people wonder, what’s inside”, Vallery Hyduk, Co-Owner of the Bagley Mansion told “Live in the D,s” April Morton. Built in 1887 by former Michigan Governor John Bagley, the Bagely Mansion, as it’s still called today, was once home to the Bagley family. “In the past we’ve had a bridal shop in here, its been an event venue. It’s new innovation for post-Covid is that we’re leasing office space. There are 20 beautiful office spaces in the building which are primarily leased out to small businesses, entrepreneurs, serving Detroiter’s,” Hyduk said. The businesses serving Detroiter’s are all Detroit-based, and range from a massage parlor, tattoo artist, seamstress, event planner and more. The businesses serve in a much different capacity, but most have something in common. “We’re really proud that as we’ve pivoted to leasing that we created this wonderful environment predominantly African American, and strongly female,” Hyduk said. April sat down with a couple of small businesses there, and enjoyed a few great services.

Neighbors call it an absolute eyesore that’s quite smelly as trash hasn’t been picked up by its scheduled time.

Police revealed the identities of the two people who were killed in a shooting sparked by an argument over the way cars were parked for a birthday party in a Detroit neighborhood, as well as the ages of the six people who were injured.

A man has been charged with killing two people and injuring six others in a shooting sparked by an argument over the way cars were parked for a birthday party in a Detroit neighborhood, officials said.

It happened over a year ago, but folks on Detroit’s east side still desperately need help cleaning out flooded basements.

More than a hundred people rallied outside the Federal Courthouse in Detroit to advocate for a woman’s right to choose.

Residents of Detroit can register for the city’s parking fine reduction program to help lower the costs of their unpaid parking tickets.

In just a few days, Detroiter, Dr. M. Dujon Johnson says he will be on the front lines, fighting the war against Russia.

Many Detroit police officers are leaving the job and city officials are hoping a $2,000 incentive will boost morale and ultimately keep officers around.

Mayor Mike Duggan has appointed Chuck Simms as Detroit’s interim fire commissioner.

“The Stranger in the Lifeboat” is about 10 rich people who survive a boating accident. They have been in a small lifeboat for 3 days and are running out of food and water when they spot a stranger floating in the water.

It was a reunion nearly a half century in the making.

Kathy Iandoli spoke about why she wrote Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah.

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Anyone who is eligible and seeking a 2nd or 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose at the TCF Center in Detroit needs to call the Detroit Health Department to make an appointment.

The TCF Center opens Tuesday for drive thru COVID booster shots for those with compromised immune systems.

The mobile vaccine vehicle aims to raise the vaccination rate of the city and to help quell anxiety over the shot.

DiVierti has sacral agenesis, which is a rare condition that limits her mobility and any feeling from the waist down. It’s why all of her work is to also raise awareness to people with disabilities.

There’s no doubt the pandemic has been difficult for all of us, but teens in particular have been hit hard.

Dale is 52 years old and has witnessed good and bad things about the city.

Native Metro-Detroiter Keegan-Michael Key will host Saturday Night Live for the first time on May 15th

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“The exposure to having images that look like you, that reflect the range of Americans is is powerful,” Combs said. “It cannot be underestimated.”

Live In The D is continuing to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting a new Boss Lady. This native Detroiter has had a successful career and is now dedicated to helping other women blaze their own trails. “Live In The D” host Tati Amare chatted with Dr. Lisa Wicker about advancing women in leadership and helping young girls along their career paths. This Boss Lady not only helps to advance women in their careers but also helps young girls hone their skills for their future career path. AdWatch the video to learn more about this trail-blazing Boss Lady.

Starting this weekend, the Detroit Health Department will be partnering with two of the city’s largest churches to hold weekly Senior Saturday vaccination fairs exclusively for Detroit residents ages 65 and older. Eligible residents can call 313-230-0505 to schedule their appointment at either church. Rides can be scheduled as part of the process of setting up a vaccination appointment at TCF by calling the scheduling number at 313-230-0505. The retail chain currently has a waiting list of 3,300 customers who are residents of the city of Detroit. Second vaccination requiredWhen they schedule their appointment, individuals will be provided two appointment dates, one for the first dose and another for the required second dose.

DETROIT – Sommer Woods is a Detroit entrepreneur, a mentor and a changemaker. Woods, a life-long Detroiter, found herself in the national spotlight during the 2020 U.S. General Election and the experience changed her forever. AdShe prides herself on always being passionate about the policy change and how it impacts the Black community. If that’s paying for tuition, paying for apartments, if that’s paying for gas for them or paying for them to get home from school.”AdShe said she views the children she mentors as her family and that’s why she’ll always stand up for democracy. “When you heard the quote ‘Be the change you want to see,’ I truly live my life that way,” Woods said.

The Oval Office of the White House is newly redecorated for the first day of President Joe Biden's administration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, including a bust of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)DETROIT – A Detroit artist’s work has been chosen to be prominently featured in President Joe Biden’s Oval Office. Related: Cesar Chavez’s son happy dad’s bust is in Biden Oval OfficeA bust of civil rights figure Rosa Parks, made by Detroiter Artis Lane, is one of the new pieces of art decorating the Oval Office. Lane said she’s honored that one of her sculptures has been included in the Oval Office. Lane’s portrait and sculpture work includes Nelson Mandela, 40th President Ronald Reagan, 45th President Barrack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and more.

“I’m still trying to gather my thoughts about what I saw yesterday,” Lewis said Thursday. The reporter had the opportunity to witness two historic events in Washington: Lewis covered the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests during the summer of 2020. He says he was there on the streets covering the events after Minneapolis police killed George Floyd in May. Read: Race double standard clear in rioters’ Capitol insurrectionOver the summer, Lewis says officers dispersed BLM protesters in a matter of minutes. Related: Michigan leaders condemn ‘double standard’ of treatment of mostly white rioters at US Capitol

DETROIT – Mayor Mike Duggan spoke Sunday about how a coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out in Michigan’s largest city. He said he is making sure every Detroiter gets the vaccine will be harder than making sure there’s enough tests for everyone. “We’re looking now at the reality that when we were testing 1,200 people a day, it was a major undertaking. READ: Dr. Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus this winterDuggan said it will still take a while to get the city fully vaccinated. High priority also may be given to workers in essential industries, people with certain medical conditions and people age 65 and older.

DETROIT – For many, the coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time -- separating loved ones from one another, causing job loss and health scares. For Detroiter Jim Farley, the pandemic has also signaled a significant change in his life: replacing Jim Hackett as CEO of Ford Motor Company. On Sunday, we talked with Farley about what it means for him to take over as CEO in the middle of a worldwide health crisis and a seismic shift in the mobility world. We also talked with leaders of local food banks and how they’re faring amid the pandemic, which has caused food insecurity for many Metro Detroit families. Segment OneNew Ford Motor Company CEO Jim FarleySegment TwoKirk Mayes, CEO of Forgotten Harvest; Gerry Brisson, President and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank

But, where you’re good, you’re good! One Detroiter recently showed exactly how good he is when he performed Smokey Robinson’s classic song “Cruisin” during the blind auditions on “The Voice”. Rio Souma joined Tati Amare to discuss his show-stopping performance that literally turned the heads of three of the show’s coaches. Souma also shared some of his musical background, including his time at Cass Technical High School and being a member of the Detroit Mosaic Youth Theater. Watch the video above to learn more about Rio Souma

DETROIT – If we want to see equality, social justice and reform happen, it will take all of us working together. The fight against racism continues and whether you think you’re directly affected or not, fighting for equality is everyone’s responsibility. "White people have a role that’s different than Black people do.”“It’s everybody’s job," said Frank Joyce, with People Against Racism. Do not give the implicit permission to other white people to talk to you about Black people," Cockrel said. Because I see people in motion and because compared to my experience 50+ years ago, the number of people in motion, white, Black, Latinx, indigenous etc.

DETROIT – Detroit’s first drive-up COVID-19 testing site opened Friday afternoon at the State Fairgrounds. She’s had a low-grade fever for more than a week, she’s had a scratchy throat and she’s been coughing. “Just to be able to know.”The way it works, any resident of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties can come to this site for testing. “Anyone who is scheduled through the call center, with a physician’s prescription can come here,” Hakim Berry, chief operating officer for the city of Detroit, said. The site is made possible through a coalition including Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health System, Trinity Health Systems, City of Detroit, Macomb County, Oakland County and Wayne County.

LANSING, Mich. All across Michigan, United States and state flags in public spaces will be flying at half-staff from today through Sunday to honor the late former Congressman John Conyers, who passed away Oct. 27 at the age of 90. Congressman John Conyers was a lifelong Detroiter who was deeply committed to the city and to those he represented, Whitmer said in the release. I extend my deepest condolences to Congressman Conyers family for their loss.WATCH LIVE: Funeral service for John Conyers Jr. in DetroitConyers is the longest-serving African American in Congress, with more than 50 years serving the state of Michigan. READ MORE: Friends, colleagues react to death of longtime Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. According to the release, to lower flags to half-staff, flags should be raised first to the peak and then lowered to the half-staff position.

While promoting the film with co-star Wesley Snipes, Key was visited by movie reviewer Greg Russell who had a present. Two bags of Detroit's Better Made potato chips. The ladies at "Multimedia Makeup Academy" pulled off an amazing Halloween makeover live on the show in only 40 minutes. You have to have a few tricks up your sleeve after you've competed on Food Network's "Halloween Baking Championship." Detroit Food Scene!!

Music Monday featured Jesse Palter. She is a native Detroiter who has made it big in LA but wants to continue to connect with her roots in Detroit. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.