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Dani Hourani shares journey from prison to impact, mental health, Mayor Mary Sheffield controversy
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dani Hourani, Director of Team Wellness Center, to discuss his 6 year anniversary of being released from prison 28 years ago, the impact he's had on the community and more....
El-Sayed, Rogers face voter opposition to data centers in crucial Senate race
This story also appeared in Planet Detroit This article first appeared on Planet Detroit and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Check out Planet Detroit’s 2026 Voter Guide to look up your races, compare candidates on ...
Ocasio-Cortez downplays 2028 speculation, stresses 2026 elections
Days after raising speculation about her 2028 prospects in a New York Times interview, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is focused on helping Democrats including herself win reelection in 2026. Ocasio-Cortez has recently been the subject of speculation about a possible...
Biden calls on Democrats to turn out amid 'dark days'
Former President Joe Biden is urging Democrats to get out and vote. Biden appeared alongside former first lady Jill Biden while receiving a service award from Planned Parenthood. In remarks delivered Thursday, Biden said the country is going through dark days, but encouraged vote...
Jocelyn Benson, Big Sean discuss Michigan’s creative economy in Detroit ahead of November election
With the November election approaching, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson spent her Friday in Detroit, joining forces with hometown artist and entrepreneur Big Sean for a conversation about Michigan’s creative economy. The discussion centered on investing in the a...
Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections. The justices halted a fede...
Fact check: Why are judicial races in Michigan separated by incumbency?
This story also appeared in Outlier Media Have you ever noticed that, in Michigan, sitting judges get their own sections on the ballot? For example, in the Nov. 3 general election, there are 16 incumbent judges running for “incumbent” seats in Wayne County’s 3rd Circuit Court. In...
Literacy lawsuit money is expiring. Here’s how DPSCD board candidates would keep key interventions.
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Ten years ago, an explosive lawsuit against the state was filed on behalf of Detroit students, alleging such poor learning conditions that it sent shockwaves across the country and drew attention to a literacy crisis in city schools. ...
Absentee ballots going out in Michigan: What to know
Absentee ballots now available for Michigan’s Nov. 3 general election Michigan voters can vote via absentee ballot until 8 p.m. on Election Day Clerks across the state will also offer at least 10 days of early, in-person voting Michigan’s Nov. 3 general election is weeks away, bu...
Trump floats diesel export ban despite past attacks on Biden energy policy
In January 2024, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump blasted the Biden administration for freezing approvals for new plants to export US liquefied natural gas. When he won the election, in part by slamming the Biden-Harris war on energy, Trump vowed in his second inaugural a...
Michigan Proposal 2 seeks to limit campaign contributions from utilities and government contractors
Michigan voters will decide on Proposal 2 this November, a citizen-led ballot initiative that would restrict campaign contributions from regulated utility companies and government contractors. The measure would prohibit regulated utilities such as DTE Energy and Consumers Energy ...
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield speaks on controversies, calling them 'hurtful' and a 'distraction'
Amid the investigation, threats of a lawsuit, and other controversies, Mayor Mary Sheffield spoke to FOX 2. The interview was brief, but the mayor took a moment to speak with FOX 2 about all the headlines lately....
Mayor calls controversies 'hurtful' and a 'distraction'
Mayor Mary Sheffield was at a ribbon-cutting for new affordable housing. Lately, a lot of the talk of the town has been a handful of controversies, from pictures of her and ex Marvin Walker circulating online,...
Senate rejects war powers resolution aimed at rebuking Trump over Iran war
The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected a war powers resolution aimed at rebuking President Donald Trump over the ongoing war in Iran, a measure previously approved by the House of Representatives. The resolution failed in a 49-50 vote largely along party lines. RELATED STORY | Trum...
Michigan environmental news: State faces $85 billion water funding need as aging pipes fail
After wave of main breaks, GLWA urges statewide water funding plan Michigan may need up to $85 billion over 20 years for water and wastewater infrastructure, according to a Sept. 23 report commissioned by the Great Lakes Water Authority, per The Detroit News. The report urges a s...
$2.24 billion Renaissance Center redevelopment project won't be complete until 2038, documents show
The massive plan to redevelop Detroit's Renaissance Center and the Detroit Riverfront surrounding it won't be complete until 2038. That's according to the a plan filed with the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Board obtained by 7 News Detroit. Watch below: Renaissance Center rede...
Detroit’s Water Board Building needs at least $30M in repairs. The department may relocate altogether
First, street construction damaged the basement. Then bricks fell off the upper stories during routine maintenance. Outlier Media · Aaron Mondry · Detroit’s Water Board Building needs at least $30M in repairs. The department may relocate altogether...
Rogers, Sheffield press interactions draw new scrutiny
Two days, two politicians and two questionable interactions with Detroit press. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and the campaign staff of Senate Candidate Mike Rogers had back to back caught on camera moments with the press after facing questions....
St. Clair Shores covers 12 Flock cameras after residents raise privacy concerns
St. Clair Shores has covered its 12 Flock cameras after residents raised concerns about privacy, data sharing and potential misuse of the technology. The St. Clair Shores City Council voted Monday to place bags over the cameras and revisit the city’s contract with Flock in March....
Michigan Supreme Court candidates without law licenses make their case to voters ahead of election
Two candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court are not licensed to practice law a requirement under state law to hold the office if elected. Jody White and Tom Howe, both members of the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan, are actively campaigning and say they are committed to in...
Wayne County road commission finds old family photos
It was Tuesday when a Wayne County road crew was clearing debris along I-275, near Ford Road. With cars flying by, crews noticed a plastic bag on the interstate with old black-and-white photos inside....
Mike Rogers campaigns in Shelby Township
Republican Mike Rogers repeated calls for an end to the Iran war amid climbing gas prices while framing the election for U.S. Senate as one between the "American dream" and what he describes as divisive politics. Rogers attacked his opponent Abdul El-Sayed for his positions on im...
Mike Rogers repeats call to end Iran War
Republican Mike Rogers repeated calls for an end to the Iran war amid climbing gas prices while framing the election for U.S. Senate as one between the "American dream" and what he describes as divisive politics. Rogers attacked his opponent Abdul El-Sayed for his positions on im...
New midterm polling gives Democrats an edge in battleground states
With the midterm elections just 41 days away, a wave of polling released this week suggests Democrats may have an advantage in several key races. In Texas, where a Democrat has not won a statewide election since 1994, James Talarico is leading current state Attorney General Ken P...
New report reveals growing trust gap in AI-powered shopping
A new report found that businesses are racing to roll out AI-powered shopping tools, but many consumers aren't fully on board yet. Researchers surveyed 28,000 consumers across 17 countries and examined how shoppers are balancing AI, online shopping and in-store retail experiences...
Rural Michigan leaders push back against data center boom as election looms
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan , a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here . by Ron French, Bridge Michigan September 22, 2026 Less than 1 in 5 Michigan l...
Kamala Harris says midterms could be 'stopgap' on Trump and urges Dem unity for El-Sayed in Michigan
Campaigning in Michigan for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed , former Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday that the midterm elections offer a potential stopgap halfway through Donald Trump's turbulent second presidency. And she urged Democrats not to be undone by a b...
Detroit Council urging inspections of Munoz Realty’s entire portfolio
The City Council is urging Detroit’s building department to inspect all residential and commercial properties owned or managed by a long-criticized landlord operating under a legal settlement to resolve fines and subpar conditions at hundreds of properties. Detroit Council Member...
2 accused of threatening Michigan elected officials, including Dearborn mayor, state supreme court
Two Metro Detroit residents are facing charges after they allegedly threatened elected officials, including the Dearborn mayor and the Michigan Supreme Court. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges filed against Alicia Choucair and Anthony Dekinderen on Sept. 21. Thre...
Ann Arbor residents push for safer bike infrastructure at city council meeting
Several Ann Arbor residents spoke during Tuesday night's city council meeting about ongoing safety concerns on city roadways. Although the topic was not on the agenda, residents urged the council to move forward with a proposed infrastructure project that would add a bike lane do...
What Pontiac is doing to cut down on gun violence after 3 shootings in 10 days
The Pontiac City Council is set to vote Tuesday night on a resolution that would create a gun violence prevention task force, a move council members said is aimed at finding solutions to keep residents safe. The vote comes months after the council declared gun violence a public h...
Mayor Sheffield tells reporter to ‘calm down’ amid chief’s investigation
Mayor Sheffield reiterated her confidence in Chief Bettison, and then told a reporter to “calm down” and said she had no further comment when asked a follow-up question about the photos at the center of the inspector general's investigation....
Former VP Kamala Harris campaigns with US Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit
The 2026 Midterm Election is now over 40 days away, and Democratic Michigan US Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed got a boost from former Vice President Kamala Harris, who campaigned with him Tuesday afternoon....
St. Clair Shores pauses Flock camera program amid privacy concerns over data sharing
St. Clair Shores City Council voted Monday to cover the city's Flock cameras for the next six months while officials reevaluate their contract and what role, if any, the license plate readers should play going forward. The move comes after months of debate over privacy, policing ...
Ann Arbor revisits deer management as residents, animal advocates weigh in
The debate over how to manage Ann Arbor's deer population is back in the spotlight as city leaders prepare to discuss concerns about deer numbers in neighborhoods across the city. The issue is set to be addressed during Tuesday night's Ann Arbor City Council meeting, where offici...
7 Brew Coffee in Roseville draws traffic complaints from nearby businesses and residents
Roseville business owners and residents are raising concerns about traffic congestion around a 7 Brew Coffee location on Gratiot near 12 Mile Road, and tonight they plan to bring those concerns directly to city council. See the full story from Roseville Reporter Peter Maxwell in ...
How Detroit school board candidates would address chronic absenteeism
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit The five people elected to the Detroit school board in the Nov. 3 election will help shape the district’s continued strategy to address high rates of chronic absenteeism . It’s a tough task. The district has steadily reduced the numbe...
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' is now the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit. "Choosin' Texas" is also the longest-running No. 1 hit in the U.S., having spent 23 weeks at the top spot on the all-genre Bill...
Livestream: Bears getting ready for hibernation during Fat Bear Week
It’s Fat Bear Week, and the brown bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park are getting ready for hibernation. The annual Fat Bear Week online competition runs Sept. 22 through Sept. 29. Fans vote in head-to-head matchups, with each winner advancing through a single-elimination brac...
DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims that it underpaid delivery workers in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday. The agreement, which officials descibed as the largest worker settlement in city history, also requires the company to submit to a new mo...
Missouri redistricting chaos continues as federal judges back disputed GOP map
A long-running legal fight over Missouris congressional map took another turn Monday when a federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new districts backed by President Donald Trump, even though the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked those districts from being used in the November elect...
Trump claims Iran is waiting until after midterm elections to strike deal
President Trump touted Americas actions as world leaders convened Tuesday at the United Nations, as conflicts persist across the globe. While others have talked, I have acted. While others have spoken of peace, I have made peace. While others have ignored threats, I have confront...
Here’s a list of the top-voted cider mills in Metro Detroit in this year’s Vote 4 the Best
Tuesday, Sept. 22, is the first day of fall. The best fall feelings and memories are often associated with cider mills. Are you searching for a cider mill to visit this season? Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best c...
Ann Arbor launches community-owned solar utility with battery backup
Ann Arbor is launching a new kind of municipal utility , using locally generated solar power and battery storage to give residents another option for clean energy. The Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility, or SEU, began its first installations in the city’s Bryant neighborhood th...
With the world's leaders waiting, Trump meets with Mamdani
NEW YORK (AP) President Donald Trump's trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started Monday with a detour to Gracie Mansion for an hourlong chat and a trip down memory lane with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The president, appearing with Mamdani after their meeting , remini...
Novi voters to decide on capital improvement millage renewal set to expire this year
Novi voters will decide whether to renew a one-mill capital improvement tax that has funded parks, trails and public safety apparatus in the city over the past decade. The millage, first passed in 2016, is set to expire. City leaders are asking voters to extend it for another 10 ...
Fact checks ahead of the November general election
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan Bridge Michigan reporters have spent months fact-checking claims by the gubernatorial and Senate campaigns and researching ballot measures. Unsure about a claim you’ve seen in political ads or on TV? Here’s everything you should know be...
Download: BridgeDetroit 2026 Voter Guide
2026 November election voter guide – print version Download BridgeDetroit’s November general election voter guide is here! Download, print it out and fold it to use it as a reference when you go to the polls or fill out your absentee ballot. Here’s a web version you can review: 2...
Voting in Michigan: What to know ahead of November election
The election is just six weeks away, and absentee ballots will begin going out to voters this week. Here’s a timeline of what to know ahead of the election, and a look at the different ways you can vote....
November’s Detroit school board election could bring big change. What’s at stake for schools and students?
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Voters will elect a new majority to the Detroit school board this fall, in an election that could shape the...
How to register to vote in Michigan ahead of the midterm elections
Michigan election officials are encouraging all eligible residents to exercise their right to vote. “It’s really important that we all make our voices heard because every election is an opportunity for us to either confirm the direction that we’re going in as a country or to chan...
Detroit wants more retail in its neighborhoods. Small businesses say they need more foot traffic first.
As the city pushes for new retail, a question looms over the Motor City: Can national brands move in while small, locally owned businesses continue to thrive? City officials say both can – and must – have a place in Detroit’s neighborhoods. Mayor Mary Sheffield created the first-...
Road closures set to begin in South Lyon
Several road closures in South Lyon were announced by the Oakland County Road Commission.
Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate
DETROIT (AP) Mike Rogers stood outside Cody High School on Detroits west side on a recent drizzly morning and decried Michigan's decline in reading achievement. This is the civil rights issue of our lifetime, said the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in the open-seat race in No...
Moscow targeted by ‘largest ever’ drone attack on final day of Russia’s parliamentary election
Moscows mayor says Ukraine carried out its largest ever attack on the Russian capital and the surrounding area as voting in parliamentary elections entered the final day. More than 1,000 drones were launched, killing at least two people and damaging a major oil refinery. Mayor Se...