Detroit’s City Planning Commission is developing recommendations for a data center ordinance after several working groups met in the spring and early summer. Civic Action Toolbox — see how you can get involved Why it matters Two sites in Detroit have been considered for data center development, a...
business
What to know: Allanah Morales, 26, filed a lawsuit on Oct. 2 against RCA VG LLC, the parent company of the Millie apartment building in downtown Detroit. Morales says she has dealt with rats in the lobby, roaches in apartments, mold, faulty appliances, and security breaches at th...
government
Federal law bars armed officers from polling places unless summoned to repel armed unrest. Michigan law prohibits all law enforcement from loitering or running operations inside polling sites. Only registered U.S. citizens can vote, and federal and state safeguards exist to prote...
Local
Runners are gearing up for the 49th Detroit Free Press Marathon less than 48 hours away.
government
The City of Hamtramck seems to have a new mayor with the announcement coming after an hours-long vote recount.
government
His name is Muhith Mamood, and he challenged the results of the 2025 Hamtramck mayoral election results. Initially, Adam Alharbi won. However, officials say 37 ballots were found in the city clerk's office in the days following the election....
safety
The pursuit, in which the motorcyclist hit speeds of more than 100 miles per hour, ended in a crash in Riverview. The crash scene was near railroad tracks at W Jefferson in the 18200 block, near Payne Street....
Local
Key Points: The Detroit Free Press Marathon is back for its 49th year, with thousands of runners descending on Detroit for race weekend. The iconic course winds through downtown Detroit and across the Detroit River, bringing significant road closures to the area. From first-timer...
schools
Here's what is known about the suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
safety
The City of Troy is changing how it rewards its volunteer firefighters, replacing a system that provided incentive payments every five years with annual payouts beginning Jan. 1. The change affects members of Troy's volunteer fire department, which city officials say is the large...
business
Italian American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture, family, and, of course, food. At Roman Village Cucina Italiana in Dearborn, one menu favorite comes with a unique connection to internationally renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Watch Tony's story in the video p...
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What to know: A rental property on Euclid Avenue in Pontiac became the source of complaints from a nearby resident. Garbage, dirty diapers, rotting food, broken bottles, and discarded mattresses piled up around the property for weeks after former tenants left. Neighbor Wayne Arms...
schools
In 2023, a driver drove through the entrance of the Eastside Community Network, damaging the building and traumatizing its members. Years later, the space is being rebuilt as a Peace Plaza. It's construction honors both the nonprofit's mission and one of the giants in its legacy:...
