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A look at this year’s Detroit Black Film Festival | American Black Journal
The annual celebration of Black cinema is back for its seventh year. The Detroit Black Film Festival takes place at various locations in the city from September 23-27. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with the film festival’s co-directors, Marshalle and Lazar Favors, and on...
Detroit Month of Design explores what design can do for community and culture
For Zahra Almajidi, her artwork, “Baggage,” gives the Detroit artist an opportunity to explore her Iraqi heritage. The piece features a brass chain that resembles a fishing net held up by a piece of paper modeled after a reusable bag. Attached to the chain are various objects: a ...
U-M report finds Detroit's economy is 'encouraging overall,' with some risks
How is Detroit’s economy really doing? According to the latest forecast from the University of Michigan, that answer depends on how you look at it. Let’s start with what is actually going right — Detroit’s unemployment went up to 11%, but that’s not necessarily bad news. Research...
Cloudy and damp Wednesday before a briefly dry end to the week
Rain and thunderstorm chances continue today across Metro Detroit, with lots of cloud cover and possibly some fog early. A few showers will remain possible throughout the day, although the better chance for rain will be closer to the stalled frontal boundary south of Detroit. Tem...
I-96 local lanes remain closed on Detroit's west side, months after sinkhole repairs began
Months after the Michigan Department of Transportation closed the local lanes of I-96 at the Southfield Freeway for sinkhole repairs, the orange barrels are still in place and west side Detroit residents want answers. The closure began in February and was originally expected to w...
How Ralph C. Wilson Jr. connects Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills history
You might not know the Bills Mafia and the Lions Den have more to bond over besides the winter blues. Before the two teams face off at the Bills’ new Highmark Stadium on Thursday, Local 4 took a look back at an important figure tying the competitors together: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr....
Renaissance Center redevelopment plan seeks $473M in additional tax incentives for $2.24B project
Bedrock and General Motors are seeking nearly $473 million in additional tax incentives to redevelop Detroit's Renaissance Center and East Riverfront in a project expected to cost $2.24 billion. The project previously received $75 million from the DDA , meaning total subsidies ar...
Storms possible Tuesday night, unsettled pattern continues into Metro Detroit's weekend
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop across Southeast Michigan Tuesday as a cold front settles into the region, bringing a low-end severe weather threat along with the potential for locally heavy rain. The best chance for thunderstorms will generally be along and so...
Data center news: Dingell calls for pause on University of Michigan’s Ypsilanti Township supercomputing project
Here’s a roundup of data center news we’re watching at Planet Detroit as we cover the environmental and financial impacts of the developments in Michigan communities. Dingell calls for pause on University of Michigan’s Ypsilanti Township supercomputing project U.S. Rep. Debbie Di...
Report: DDOT wasted $40k in overtime pay driving employee to work
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press The Detroit Department of Transportation wasted city resources — including $40,157 in overtime pay — to drive an employee between home and work usi...
SNAP food replacement benefits deadline is Sept. 23. How to apply.
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Michiganders in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have more time to apply for replacement benefits if their food spoiled during ...
Detroit tornado damaged 101 properties
Nearly two weeks after tornadoes hit parts of Metro Detroit, the city of Detroit is providing a progress report.
Man charged in connection with deadly Livonia stabbing over stolen backpack pleads guilty
One of the two men charged in connection with the deadly stabbing of a Detroit man in Livonia over a stolen backpack has pleaded guilty. Scott Andrew Harrington , 26, of Taylor, was charged with larceny from a building and receiving and concealing stolen property worth between $2...
Detroit Month of Design shines light on ‘design that moves the future’
As the first and only U.S. city to be designated an UNESCO City of Design, Detroit is part of a global network of over 40 cities using design to make life better for everyone. That’s especially true during the Detroit Month of Design, when the Motor City transforms into a vibrant...
Mount Clemens man charged with animal torture after allegedly killing kitten
A Metro Detroit man was arraigned in court for allegedly stomping and killing a kitten in Macomb County.
Detroit Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim general manager
With the Detroit Red Wings season just over two weeks away and the team still without a permanent leader, the team has appointed Shawn Horcoff as the interim general manager. According to the Red Wings, Horcoff, who has served as the Red Wings assistant GM and GM of the Grand Rap...
'An easier sense of family': How Catholic faith binds Latino generations together in Detroit
For more than a century, Catholic families have walked through the doors of Most Holy Redeemer in southwest Detroit. The church, built in the 1920s, was once a predominantly German parish and the country's largest English-speaking parish. Over the decades, the neighborhood around...
Some Detroit English learners are being left behind. Here’s what’s at stake
This year’s state budget does not fill a longtime gap in funding for Michigan English learners. Outlier Media · By Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit and Koby Levin · Some Detroit English learners are being left behind. Here’s what’s at stake...
UM Detroit Center’s Block x Block series: Open dialogue on issues of concern, centering Detroiters’ lived experiences
The financing tool has helped Detroiters become homeowners outside the traditional banking system, but advocates say understanding the fine print is critical. Outlier Media · Amy Oprean · UM Detroit Center’s Block x Block series: Open dialogue on issues of concern, centering Detr...
Metro Detroit man pulls World War II-era machine gun from Clinton River
Jason Vanderwal has spent half a decade throwing a nearly 10-pound magnet into Metro Detroit waterways. He says he never knows what he'll find but his latest discovery may be his most surprising yet. Vanderwal, known online as Motor City Magnet Fishers, pulled a World War II-era ...
From baseball to beats: USPBL Fall Music Classic brings hip-hop to Metro Detroit
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona talks Detroit hip-hop and the weekend lineup at the USPBL Fall Music Classic with artist Ishii Qash
Kenny Chesney playing Ford Field with Eric Church & Sheryl Crow next August
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney is coming back to Detroit for the first time in three years, bringing some of the biggest names in country music. After teasing a concert on Monday, Chesney announced the "Vibe Room Tour" will be at Ford Field on Saturday, Aug. 14. He'll be j...
101 properties impacted: Detroit provides update on storm response after EF-2 tornado
The City of Detroit provided an update on the storm response following an EF-2 tornado that touched down on the city's east side on Sept. 3. According to the city, inspectors identified 101 properties that were damaged in the storm, and crews are continuing cleanup, property stab...
Why Detroit is rethinking its reliance on DTE following severe storms
A major question is being debated in Detroit: Does the city need to keep depending on DTE Energy, or could Detroit power itself? The debate picked up after severe storms, and a tornado in Detroit knocked out power to more than 450,000 people, including thousands in the city. Last...
A Detroit family was nearly mistakenly charged for using 700 gallons of water a night -- here’s how
A Detroit family was told they may be charged for using 700 gallons of water a day, even though they say they’ve never used that much. The family reached out to Local 4 for help, and the city said they won’t be billed, but the city wants to make sure people understand what option...
'A slap and a blow to the gut': Drivers struggle as metro Detroit gas prices continue to rise
Detroit drivers say rising gas prices are forcing them to make difficult choices about how they spend their money, with some cutting back on groceries and other essentials to keep their tanks full. "I will be on E before I get some gas for 4.99 from downtown," driver Teandra said...
‘Not possible’: Detroit family warning others after nearly mistakenly charged for using 700 gallons of water at night
A Detroit family was told they may be charged for using 700 gallons of water a day – when they say they’ve never used that much. They reached out to Local 4 for help, and the city is telling us they won’t be billed, but the city wants to make sure people understand what options a...
Lions edge Saints, 31-30, in overtime at Ford Field
The Detroit Lions defeated the New Orleans Saints, 31-30, in overtime at Ford Field in the regular-season opener. Watch postgame reaction on Local 4 News at 6 and 11, along with Sports Final Edition....
Exploring Detroit's Cultural Center as a classroom without walls
The Detroit Cultural Center Association (DCCA) will host its fourth annual Educators Night from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, giving educators an opportunity to explore the Detroit Cultural Center as a classroom without walls while discovering programs, resources and experiences...
Gesher Human Services to offer life-changing Women to Work program
Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will offer its life-changing Women to Work program starting on Tuesday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. The four-week program, which will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Geshers headquarters ...
Lions fans get mostly dry Sunday before chilly night, wetter Tuesday
Football, cider mills or a final outing for the weekend? Most of Sunday should cooperate across Metro Detroit before a small chance of rain develops later in the day. The Detroit Lions open their regular season Sunday afternoon against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field, with k...
A warm Sunday gives way to a chilly Monday in Metro Detroit
4Warn Weather - A cold front coming through Southeast Michigan overnight will help to bring in colder air to start the coming week. Tonight’s temperatures will remain mild, mainly in the lower 60s under partly cloudy skies. Winds will be light before picking up to 10-15 mph, gust...
Tim Yanke channels tragedy through his artwork, remembering 9/11
Tim Yanke, born in Detroit, grew up in a creative family and started drawing at a young age. He is an American artist who uses the colors and culture of the Southwestern United States to create bold, rhythmic, and compelling art. Yanke is best known for abstract artwork, the depi...
STRIKE FOR LITERACY WITH AMON-RA ST. BROWN
Sydnee sat down with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss how his organization, The St. Brown Foundation, is strengthening local youth literacy and giving back to the community. As part of these efforts, the foundation partnered with Rhymes with Reason at Durf...
Quiet Weekend Turns Chilly Monday Before Storm Chances Return
A beautiful morning for the Race for the Cure in Downtown Detroit ahead of a mainly dry Saturday across Metro Detroit, although isolated showers are possible later this afternoon, especially closer to the Michigan-Ohio state line. Most locations will remain dry with temperatures ...
Football, festivals, family fun: Warm weekend for Metro Detroit as activities fill calendar
After a Friday marked by Patriot Day and the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Metro Detroit heads into a busy September weekend filled with football, festivals and plenty of reasons to spend some time outside. Fortunately, the weather should cooperate for most of it....
Talking about World Suicide Prevention Day
People across Metro Detroit joined a nationwide effort to raise awareness and help prevent suicide.
Ford Field unveils new fan experiences ahead of Detroit Lions season
Ford Field is rolling out several new features for the upcoming Detroit Lions season, including premium seating, interactive experiences, new merchandise options and a virtual reality ride. Kara Agby, director of partnership marketing and naming rights, led a tour of the new addi...
Here's a look at the improvements made to Ford Field ahead of the Lions season opener
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions are taking on the New Orleans Saints to kick off the season. Fans heading to the big game at Ford Field will see improvements made during the off-season. Local 4 photojournalist Joel Deaner was there to check it out. You can watch the full report in t...
Ceremony held in Detroit to remember those lost on 9/11
Multiple ceremonies are being held today, honoring the lives lost on 9/11. FOX 2 was in Corktown with over a thousand cars participating in an event.