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Tax foreclosure protesters to Wayne County treasurer: You have the power to...

Protesters gathered in front of the Detroit home of Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree Thursday demanding he halt next week's tax foreclosure auction in light of a study showing the majority of...

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Detroit racing booster: Let street racers rev it up at city airport

The Motor City Showdown, Detroit's first-ever legal drag racing event, takes place Sept. 23 at City Airport. It's being spearheaded by professional race car driver and native Detroiter Brian Olatunji,...

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Protests planned for Kid Rock's headlining shows at Little Caesars Arena

While Kid Rock has touted his love for Detroit on multiple occasions, his presence at Little Caesars Arena is not setting well with many Detroiters. Kid Rock, who has a history of using the...

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This is what Hurricane Harvey would look like if it landed in Michigan

As we all know, Hurricane Harvey slammed into the coast of Texas last friday as a Category 4 hurricane and wrecked havoc across the Houston area. The aftermath has been devastating for the people of...

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Man charged in murder of 'Chef Doug'

Charges have been brought against a man charged with murdering Doug Calhoun, a west side Detroit chef who went by "Chef Doug" last seen alive on May 31. Via press release, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym...

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Detroit orders Heidelberg Project demolitions, then backpedals

The city of Detroit says it put two Heidelberg project-owned properties on the fast track for demolition in error today after Mayor Mike Duggan heard concerns about the properties from residents in...

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Olympia Entertainment doubles down on Kid Rock pick to open Little Caesars Arena

Olympia Entertainment has released a statement on their choice to have metro Detroit native Kid Rock be the first performer to christen the stadium. Pressure to Olympia Entertainment to say something...

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Torch with a Twist marks 11 years with anniversary reunion

A decade ago, at Cliff Bell's on a Sunday night, you might find Grace Detroit's swinging burlesque revue Torch With a Twist. On a monthly basis, the swanky, old-fashioned club provided a...

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Michigan lawmakers react to Trump's ending of DACA

President Donald Trump made another huge step in his immigration reform by ending the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) initiative with a six-month delay. Implemented in 2012 by President...

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DACA deportations could cost Michigan economy more than $300 million

While President Trump may think that deporting hundreds of thousands of DACA protected immigrants is some sort of good idea, the repercussions to our economy will backfire like no other. Not only...

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How Detroit students made a federal case out of the city’s broken schools

Educating Snyder On the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Theodore Levin United States Courthouse, attorneys representing Gov. Rick Snyder argued that the state of Michigan, which has been so...

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Horoscopes (Sept. 6-12)

ARIES (March 21- April 20): Too much of the past has come to bear on the present, and your pride can't take any more reminders of what didn't go right.…

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Can Michigan's schools be saved?

Kristi Bowman is a professor and an attorney who is vice dean for academic affairs at Michigan State University.…

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Savage Love: Stranger things

Q: I'm a lady considering taking on a foot fetishist as a slave. He would do chores around my house, including cleaning and laundry, and give foot rubs and pedicures in exchange for getting to worship...

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Stir It Up: Gone fishin'

Mulenga Harangua had dragged me down to the riverfront to go fishing.…

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Immigrants rally at 'Defend DACA' in Southwest Detroit

Dozens of people came together in Southwest Detroit Tuesday night for a rally in response to President Donald Trump's executive order to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy....

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Detroit double-feature in New York Times: Boyd reviewed by Sugrue

We’ve mentioned Herb Boyd many times. He’s a longtime Detroiter and veteran activist, scholar, and journalist.…

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Oakland Avenue Urban Farm launches six-acre commons this weekend

An event at the Oakland Avenue Urban Farm this weekend will unveil plans for a six-acre commons, and celebrate it with music, visual art, and homegrown Detroit culture. The farm's roots extend back to...

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Study: Antidepressants found in brains of Great Lakes fish

Antidepressants were found in ten species of fish from the Niagara River analyzed by a team from the University of Buffalo, a new study from the school says. The Niagara River connects Lakes Erie and...

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Group petitions Detroit to remove Christoper Columbus statue

Following the movement to remove statues and monuments of racist or otherwise controversial figures from American history, a local group has collected nearly 1,500 signatures in an effort to remove...

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