The Detroit Public Schools Community District academic year at a glance for Detroit families, with the official calendar link. Updated July 2026.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of school (2026-27) | August 24, 2026 |
| Winter break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 (students return January 4, 2027) |
| Last day of school | June 7, 2027 |
Detroit Public Schools Community District maintains the authoritative calendar — including any mid-year revisions, early-release days, and staff-development days.
Official Detroit Public Schools Community District calendar →Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
Fast action by Detroit police stopped a shooting outside a funeral on the city’s west side Friday evening.The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. outside Greater Love Tabernacle Church on Plymouth Road, where a funeral had been held for a man who died in a car crash.Detroit police Chief Todd Bet...
Spotty showers and storms are possible tonight across Southeast Michigan, but nothing severe is expected. With winds shifting to the southwest tonight, smoke does look to dissipate a bit into Saturday morning. We’ll see some sunshine with morning temperatures in the low 70s.A cold front moving th...
One of Michigan's most iconic summer traditions sets sail this weekend as nearly 1,700 sailors prepare to compete in the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race the world's longest continuously run freshwater yacht race.About 200 boats are expected to take part in the 259-nautical-mile course on Lake Huron,...
Festa Italiana continued at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights despite hazardous air quality across southeast Michigan caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.Festivalgoers turned out for the annual celebration on Friday (July 17), enjoying live music, food vendors, and traditional Ital...
Police say there is no threat to the public following a shooting outside of a funeral Friday evening. The shooter was among five people who were hospitalized. The shooter was arrested and will be in police custody when released from the hospital.
Crowds turned out Friday for the Thunder Over Michigan air show at Willow Run Airport despite hazardous air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.While attendees continued to enjoy the event on Friday (July 17), aerial performances were canceled for the day after organizers did not rece...
Five people were shot, including a suspect, outside a church in Detroit where a funeral service was taking place.The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. in front of Greater Love Tabernacle Church on Plymouth Road near Longacre Street. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: 5 people, including suspe...
A Detroit police officer shot and wounded an armed suspect after the man opened fire into a crowd, hitting four people during a fight outside a church funeral on the city’s west side.The shooting occurred on Friday (July 17) at 5:48 p.m. outside Greater Love Tabernacle Church at the intersection ...
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.WAYNE COUNTY – Breathing problems, cyclosporiasis, Heat-related illnesses, and dehydrationDr. Jaime Hope -- Medical Director, Emergency Center, Corewell H...
Canadian wildfires have pushed hazardous air conditions towards Michigan, where the smoke can carry particulates that are dangerous for eye health.Local 4 spoke to Dr. Christopher Sesi, an ophthalmologist, at Shanbom Eye Specialist in Berkeley.Wildfire smoke particles can worsen conditions for th...
On Friday, the heavy smoke and oppressive heat from raging wildfires in Canada and Minnesota felt relentless in Detroit. However, Covenant House Michigan is helping to make the environment more tolerable for those who have nowhere else to turn.Nearly every day for the past 28 years, Stephanie Tay...
Witnesses say there are multiple victims, but their status has not been confirmed.
Over the last 48 hours, that thick layer of Canadian wildfire smoke has made breathing difficult for people across the area, both outdoors and in their homes.In consecutive days, the city of Detroit has had the worst air quality on Earth. We asked Local 4 viewers on our Facebook page whether they...
Multiple people have been shot outside of a church on Detroit’s west side.The shooting occurred on Friday (July 17) outside Greater Love Tabernacle Church, located in the 17600 block of Plymouth Road, per Detroit police.Update: 4 shot outside Detroit church during funeral; officer shoots armed su...
President Trump used his prime-time address Thursday to cast doubt on the security of U.S. elections ahead of the midterms.He made a series of claims during his remarks alleging that China compromised election data by obtaining voter files, that the intelligence community downplayed information a...
Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.
Festa Italiana in Sterling Heights is moving forward as planned Friday despite another air quality advisory issued for Metro Detroit. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Festa Italiana in Sterling Heights moves forward despite air quality advisoryFestival Chairman Joseph Ventimiglia confirmed there h...
Stream the 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race live from two different boats this weekend live on Lake Huron.
The Howell Nature Center has launched a 10-day emergency fundraiser to help secure "critical" money to operate and take in wildlife rehabilitation patients.The fundraising campaign started Thursday morning, with a goal of raising $100,000.The Howell Nature Center says it temporarily stopped takin...
Michigan is at the center of what could be the largest Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history, and now the legal fight has begun.On Friday, July 17, Michigan health officials reported more than 5,000 cases.The CDC and FDA say the outbreak has been traced to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco ...
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Friday he is ending his campaign for governor, saying President Donald Trump’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James reshaped the Republican primary race.In a statement, Cox said internal polling following Trump’s June 22 endorsement showed James ...
Mike Cox has dropped his bid for governor of Michigan and is endorsing John James for the seat, which now includes only two Republican candidates vying for the GOP's nomination.
Charlie Langton goes one-on-one with Reverend Horace Sheffield to discuss his daughter, Mayor Mary Sheffield, becoming Detroit's first female mayor and how her historic achievement has impacted their relationship.
The Republican race for Governor has been shaken up as former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has dropped out of the race.Cox sent out a statement on Friday, also posted to social media, saying he was dropping out following the endorsement of Congressman John James by President Donald Trump.Th...
The wildfires in Canada and the smoke afflicting Michigan has devastating consequences for our health, and solutions to the widening crises are limited. Also on Brother Nature this week, what's wrong with Michigan's boxwoods? The hardy shrub is increasingly under attack from pests.
Police in Dearborn are warning residents — especially seniors — about a growing trend of door-to-door home repair scams. Scammers are reportedly offering discounted repairs or claiming a home needs immediate work, then taking cash up front and disappearing.Commander Timothy McHale of the Dearborn...
Grosse Pointe Park is switching trash haulers after the city council voted unanimously Monday to approve a new contract with Express Waste Services, replacing Priority Waste starting Oct. 1. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Grosse Pointe Park votes to drop Priority Waste and switch to Express ...
Gerry Mason joins Aaron Jordan on Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk the future of U of M following the rumors of Warde Manuel.
The FBI is asking potential victims to come forward after a Metro Detroit businessman was charged with wire fraud in connection with an alleged investment scheme tied to a proposed sports complex development.The FBI’s Detroit Field Office said Kenneth Bardwell and his company, Motown Sports Group...
Hazardous air quality is creating another day of inconvenience across Metro Detroit, forcing families, visitors, and event organizers to rethink plans as smoke lingers in the region.A group of teens visiting from Texas said the conditions have them focused on health and safety.“It was definitely ...
We're learning more details about steps the administration plans to take before and after the upcoming midterm elections.This comes a day after President Trump addressed the nation and claimed, without evidence, that previously classified documents showed earlier elections had been influenced by ...
On Sunday, July 19, Spotlight on the News looks at the educational impact of United Way for Southeastern Michigan's DiscoverWorks program, as well as Gardner White and Children's Foundation of Michigan's Bring It Home for Kids statewide initiative for early learners. Why do the driving forces beh...
Detroit is taking emergency action as dangerous air quality levels continue to blanket the city, with officials urging residents to stay indoors and limit outdoor exposure as smoke from Northwest wildfires pushes conditions into the hazardous range. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Detroit clo...
Starting today, travelers going to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) will have a new way to save stress and time on parking.That will be with the debut of a new parking guidance system at the Edward H. McNamara terminal parking garage.The project - which cost $25 million - will give...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Rajena LaMartique Linson, 25, of Detroit, has been charged in connection with the 2022 assault of a 19-year-old woman who officials allege was beaten, struck twice by a vehicle and left to die in freezing temperatures.Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced one count of assault with intent t...
Gerry Mason joins Aaron Jordan on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss this year's fundraiser all to help the Salvation Army.
Hank Williams Jr.’s show Friday night at Pine Knob has been rescheduled amid bad air quality.
Attorney Gerry Mason joins Charlie on Detroit Talk City to discuss all things Warde Manuel
Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday.The FAA said that after months of review the agency decided that Boeing's final safety checks on its planes are good enough to ensure ...
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.
Local guides, business directory, and how to reach our readers.