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Mysterious demolition of state representative’s home baffles everyone
A home in Detroit owned by former State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo was demolished. And no one knows why.
DTW ranks No. 1 in customer satisfaction survey
A J.D. Power survey found that passengers liked Detroit Metro the best among U.S. airports.
Detroit seeks $250M in bond funding to speed up home demo program
Mayor Mike Duggan made the appeal for removal of all blight citywide by 2025.
Two hospitalized after vapor leak at Marathon refinery
Officials say there was no health risk, but residents of Southwest Detroit are concerned.
Detroit outlines key recommendations for updating city’s zoning ordinance
"Zoning Analytic" is the first major document released by the Planning Commission as part of the city’s rezoning process.
Detroit’s proposed Airbnb ordinance, explained
What the ordinance regulating short-term rentals would do, when it comes up for a vote, and why people are for or against it.
Michigan won’t fix the damn roads—for now
Gov. Whitmer backed down from her veto threat in order to pass a 2020 budget.
Your guide to Labor Day weekend in Detroit
Here’s a few things to check out during the unofficial last weekend of summer.
City unveils plan for $800K upgrade of Spirit Plaza
The pedestrian-only space downtown will have more landscaping, plus playground equipment, a stage, and other upgrades.
Cobo Center to be officially renamed at day-long block party
TCF Bank bought the naming rights earlier this year for $33 million.
Dan Gilbert returns to metro Detroit after eight weeks in Chicago rehab center
The Quicken Loans founder was recovering from a stroke suffered in May.
With new leadership in Oakland County, what’s next for regionalism?
For the first time in years it seems like there’s hope for greater cooperation in metro Detroit. But that optimism might not be warranted.
Detroit City FC to officially turn pro in 2020
After a period of uncertainty, the Hamtramck-based soccer club will join the National Independent Soccer Association next year.
The Woodward Dream Cruise: Everything you need to know
The world’s largest one-day car event rolls down Woodward Avenue on Saturday, August 17.
Ilitch-owned Gold Dollar Bar where White Stripes played is being demolished
Demolition started Monday on the Cass Corridor building, which caught fire in July.
Jeff Goldblum visits Detroit, attends Slow Roll
There’s speculation that he’s filming for a show new show called ‘The World According to Jeff Goldblum.’
L. Brooks Patterson, controversial Oakland County executive, has died
Patterson, who held the office for 26 years, was known for his pro-business policies and criticisms of Detroit.
Dan Gilbert appears ‘strong and steady’ in recorded video to Quicken employees
The Bedrock and Quicken Loans founder made his most public appearance to date since suffering a stroke in May.
DDOT and SMART awarded $2.6 million in federal grants for electric buses
The Southeast Michigan transit agencies will buy six buses and build charging infrastructure.
City of Detroit launches site listing every payment made to vendors
Open Checkbook Detroit is meant to encourage "greater municipal transparency."
Everything you need to know about the Democratic debates in Detroit
How to watch, who’s on stage, and what to expect.
Detroit commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2025
A new ordinance calls for total elimination of greenhouse gas emissions from city sources by 2050.
Update: City Council makes Spirit Plaza permanent in 5-4 vote
The downtown gathering space has been saved.
Recapping all the news and closures in Eastern Market so far
Here’s what’s happened since Sanford Nelson starting buying property in 2017.
RTA updates its transit plan for Southeast Michigan
Will it be on the 2020 ballot?
All the latest news and controversy over DPD’s facial recognition technology
City and state officials move to address recent criticisms of Project Green Light
Widespread flooding in Jefferson Chalmers causes city to issue emergency order
Historically high water levels, lack of adequate seawalls, and the city’s combined sewer system have created a crisis in the east side neighborhood
Criticism mounts over Detroit Police Department’s facial recognition software
Many have expressed concerns over racial bias, invasion of with the city’s surveillance program, Project Green Light.
Detroit releases plan to address city’s sustainability issues
The Sustainability Action Agenda has 43 action items, including expanding the city’s recycling program.
Detroit to invest $500M over five years to upgrade city’s water and sewer systems
That includes replacing all lead service lines to homes.
Legionella detected at Wayne State’s Old Main building
The university is shutting down the building’s air conditioning for several days to remediate the issue.
$20M homeless shelter breaks ground in McDougall-Hunt
The project will help residents transition from temporary shelter to permanent supportive housing.
Marygrove College to close in December
After 92 years in Detroit, the fall semester will be the Catholic institution’s last
City of Detroit proposes big changes to regulate Airbnbs
Does it go too far?
Whitmer, Republicans reach deal on auto insurance reform
The bill includes mandatory rate reductions for the next eight years
Update: Detroit reduces fines for parking violations
The fee would go from $45 to $22.50 for Detroit residents if paid within five days.
Amidst affordability concerns, Eastern Market formalizes development protocols
The market’s nonprofit manager is taking steps to retain the district’s core identity
Michigan auto insurance reform, explained
A bill will reach Gov. Whitmer’s desk soon—will she sign it?
Carpool app launches in Detroit
San Francisco-based Scoop has partnered with Bedrock to offer the platform in seven Detroit zip codes