Metro Detroiters answered the call to “Go 4 It” this May, showing up with lawnmowers, shovels, rakes, and more to help stock the Bailey Park Tool Library on Detroit’s east side.
It’s a disturbing and disgusting trend that animal rescuers and Detroiters say has plagued Detroit’s Rouge Park for decades: dogs and cats abandoned, abused, and left for dead in one of the city’s largest parks. But the City of Detroit says it now has a plan.
Spring weather has many people tackling home and yard projects, and having the right tools can make all the difference. That’s why Local 4 is working to help stock Detroit’s community tool libraries with donations for our May Go 4 It event, “Tools to Spare.”
Detroit’s Green Grocer Program is helping local mini marts bring fresh, affordable food to neighborhoods in need.
Just weeks after Detroit city crews spent hours cleaning up and boarding a nuisance vacant apartment complex on Greenfield near Six Mile, neighbors say problems at the property are continuing and in some cases escalating.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a new transportation pilot called Ride to Rise, which provides free rides on public bus lines for all K-12 students, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Gilbert Family Foundation shared an updated on its progress five years after making a $500 million commitment to Detroit neighborhoods.
Detroit is expanding its traffic-calming efforts with a new list of streets slated for speed humps in 2026, responding to ongoing complaints from neighbors about speeding and reckless driving on residential roads across the city.
Metro Detroit emergency managers are using Severe Weather Awareness Week to remind residents that tornadoes and other dangerous storms can strike in Michigan -- and that preparation ahead of time can make a major difference.
Homeownership is one of the biggest drivers of generational wealth in the United States, but for many would-be buyers, saving for a down payment can feel out of reach — especially with today’s prices and higher costs of living.
A Detroit woman claims ongoing electrical problems in her apartment have forced her to reorganize her daily life.
A Detroit mother of five has filed a $25 million federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Detroit and Police Officer Zachary Melvin after being shot six times during what began as a routine traffic stop.
For more than 20 days, a Detroit family lived in a rental home without running water, despite being told the property was livable before they moved in.
The city of Detroit is extending the availability of standby shelters and respite locations to help residents cope with continued extreme cold conditions through noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
As Detroit city leaders weigh new ways to boost revenue, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan is publicly releasing estimates on what a local sales tax could bring in.
A new report outlined how two DDOT employees -- a driver and an inspector -- had a romantic relationship that affected bus routes while they were on duty.
Two Detroit Department of Transportation employees engaged in inappropriate romantic conduct on duty, abandoned a running bus, and received lenient discipline that violated department policy, according to a city of Detroit Office of Inspector General report.
After receiving an anonymous complaint in June, the OIG concluded Senior Transportation Service Inspector Andre Reece and Transportation Equipment Operator Dayna Ruff met repeatedly during work shifts in May and July 2025.
With another cold Michigan winter underway, Metro Detroit drivers are already running into one of the season’s most familiar frustrations: potholes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Three women entrepreneurs are making waves in Detroit’s North End neighborhood by opening new shops that promise to invigorate the local community.
A $25 million lawsuit is alleging a Detroit police officer stumbled and began recklessly shooting into a crowd of people at a block party.
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.
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 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.
As a nearly 80% Black city, you can’t talk about Detroit’s past, present or future without talking about its Black residents.
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.
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.
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.
Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.
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.
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.
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?
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.