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 leaders and community partners are rolling out a new effort they say is designed to help the city grow -- not just in visibility, but in residents.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night at Mumford High School on the city’s northwest side, pitching a slate of neighborhood- and youth-focused initiatives.
A new survey is shedding light on how Detroiters feel about artificial intelligence being used to help run city services -- and the results are mixed.
The Gilbert Family Foundation shared an updated on its progress five years after making a $500 million commitment to Detroit neighborhoods.
Many Metro Detroiters with close ties to the Middle East woke up to alarming images and news of a joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, prompting fresh fears about the possibility of a wider conflict.
Rev. Jesse Jackson is being remembered in Detroit for his unwavering commitment to justice and his willingness to lend his voice to causes affecting Detroiters.
A Detroit judge is facing federal charges, along with three Detroiters, in connection with embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from vulnerable people.
The city of Detroit has expanded emergency standby shelters and respite locations to provide residents with safe, warm spaces during the ongoing extreme cold.
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.
Mayor Mary Sheffield was honored at her own inaugural ball as hundreds dressed to the nines and packed into “The Icon” event space on Detroit’s east side.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that a redevelopment project in Detroit is receiving funding to create 21 apartments and commercial space.
With temperatures expected to drop in the coming days, the city of Detroit is reminding residents that daytime respite centers are available.
Detroit mayor-elect Mary Sheffield kept her promise to engage residents by hosting a community event titled “Organizing to Rise Higher” at the Marygrove Conservancy.
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.
Dozens of Detroit residents experiencing homelessness or financial hardship received winter gear and warm meals Saturday during an early morning community support event at Cass Park.
Detroit is full of vacant lots or empty parcels that many residents see as blight. But for one local nonprofit, those lots are opportunities: blank canvases that can become thriving spaces for people and pollinators.
With Election Day approaching, churches in Detroit are encouraging people to go from the “pews to the polls,” making sure every voice is heard.
Local 4’s Nick Monacelli put a panel together and asked Gen Z voters what they want to see in a new leader, what they want in terms of public transit, how to attract more young people in the city and frustrations they have.
The new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park is expected to become one of the city’s signature destinations, connecting neighborhoods, families, and visitors to the water in a whole new way.
Detroit mayoral candidate Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. is pushing back against a new poll that shows City Council President Mary Sheffield holding a commanding lead in the race.
Detroit Harmony is collecting instruments, which the nonprofit will refurbish and distribute to students across the city who lack access to music education.
A cold front arriving Monday night into Tuesday will end the extended dry stretch that has contributed to worsening drought conditions across Southeast Michigan.
Barkside is opening its second dog park and bar in Southfield, offering a venue where dogs and their owners can socialize in a climate-controlled indoor space with a full bar.
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Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield is facing criticism over accepting free concert tickets from Comerica Bank to a recent Jeezy performance at the Fox Theatre, raising questions about potential ethics violations.
Melia Howard is a familiar face around Detroit — dropping in at neighborhood businesses, cutting ribbons at new storefronts, and leading city responses to crises — all while keeping a clear focus: working with and for Detroiters.
This free event aims to provide accessible healthcare services, including health screenings, immunizations, and wellness resources, to Detroit residents as they prepare for the new school year.
Detroit mayoral candidates are making their final campaign pushes across the city as the August 5 primary election approaches.
On Monday, candidates Saunteel Jenkins, James Craig, Mary Sheffield, and Solomon Kinloch, Jr. gathered for a debate that highlighted some of the main themes affecting Detroit’s future.
A popular shuttle service that has been providing free rides to older Detroiters and people with disabilities is set to end soon.
Economic mobility in Detroit isn’t just a necessity; it’s a means to provide new opportunities for individuals and families to strengthen their financial futures and improve quality of life.
One of the biggest challenges of homeownership is long-term maintenance and repair, especially for low-income households.
Nearly six weeks after what Mayor Mike Duggan and others called the worst water main break in Detroit’s history; the recovery efforts are wrapping up. However, for about 15 families still stuck in hotels, and many neighbors discovering items missing and damages, the struggle is far from over.
As a nearly 80% Black city, you can’t talk about Detroit’s past, present or future without talking about its Black residents.
The city of Detroit preparing to activate overnight respite centers in response to this weekend’s colder temperatures. The centers will allow homeless Detroiters to seek shelter from the cold.
A few lake-effect snow showers will continue to move through Southeast Michigan on Thursday. An additional dusting is possible.
Holiday travel will be tricky for Metro Detroiters beginning Monday afternoon as a wintry mix or even snow is expected to pass through Southeast Michigan.
Residents across Detroit are receiving information about a new survey and tool designed to gather perspectives on lived experiences and potential opportunities for investment in various neighborhoods.
As the Detroit Lions prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers tonight at Ford Field, there are two Detroiters who won’t be rooting for their hometown team.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting its seventh public meeting to discuss the I-375 redesign project, which has received significant pushback from Detroiters.
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.
Some Metro Detroiters are raising concerns after receiving a letter from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Dept. regarding lead service lines.
The deadline to apply to Detroit’s HOPE program is November 1. The program reduces or eliminates current-year property tax obligations for eligible Detroiters.
The November election is less than three weeks away and Saturday marked the first day of in-person early voting in Detroit.
A Metro Detroit graffiti artist showed support for Vice President Kamala Harris with a mural.
The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Isaiah Thomas off the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad after Aidan Hutchinson’s season-ending injury.