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Monroe County schools, districts announce what's new for 2024-25
MONROE COUNTY — A new school year means changes. Local schools share news of new staff, building upgrades and curriculum changes. Here's a roundup of the new things students and parents can expect to see this year. St. Mary Catholic Central High School opened Monroe County's 2024-25 school year this week. All other...
M Den agrees to pay $288K in judgements with suing suppliers
ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan’s official athletics apparel store has reached deals on several lawsuits over delayed payments to suppliers, according to court records. M Den Inc. has consented to three judgements since July in cases with vendors for about $288,743, according to Washtenaw County...
USDA falls short on bridging gap with Detroit urban farmers
A day after the first National Urban Agriculture Conference took place in Detroit to foster collaboration between the United States Department of Agriculture and urban farmers, the director of Detroit’s highly anticipated USDA office resigned. The USDA’s Detroit Urban Service Agency was established earlier this year as one of...
Detroit judge scolds teen during court field trip, places her in jail uniform
When a student visiting the 36th District Court for a field trip started sleeping and talking back to Judge Kenneth King, he placed her in handcuffs, a jail uniform and threatened her with jail time.
‘It’s a game changer’ -- Free public Wi-Fi offered at 5 parks across Detroit
DETROIT – There are families in communities across the City of Detroit who don’t have convenient access to the internet right now. That’s a big problem. It’s also a challenge the city and its partners are working to tackle. The City of Detroit announced free public...
Sting playing The Fillmore Detroit for 2 nights in September
Sting’s 2024 tour is bringing the Police star to Detroit for two consecutive nights of September shows. See him live at The Fillmore next month, ticket prices from $122. Shop on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Famed musician and former Police frontman Sting is headed to Detroit next...
The 11th annual Occupy the Corner Finale takes place in Detroit this weekend
This Friday The Occupy the Corner Finale will take place at the Coleman A. Young Playfield in Detroit. The finale, which includes a backpack giveaway to help students prepare for the upcoming school year, promises a day filled with entertainment, community engagement, and family-friendly activities. Bre Teamer chats with Detroit City Council President, Mary Sheffield about the event.
Detroit casinos’ licenses are renewed for another year
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has renewed the licenses for the three Detroit casinos – MotorCity Casino, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MGM Grand Detroit – for a year. Story continues below. The renewals came after a Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act-mandated yearly review of compliance and...
See Green Day in Detroit this September for only $35
Coming to Comerica Park next month is Green Day’s “The Saviors Tour” with The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas. Find affordable tickets to their early September show. Shop listings $35 and under on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, and StubHub, with more options also available on Ticketmaster.
Detroit Men Convicted on Federal Kidnapping Charges in Retaliatory Act
In a recent turn of events, Cortez Blake and Nasir Lewis, both from Detroit, have been convicted on federal kidnapping charges. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, the two were part of a larger group who mistakenly believed their victim had been involved in a carjacking. This mistake led to a heinous act of what U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison characterized as "street justice."
Detroit police say missing 87-year-old man with dementia has been recovered
According to Detroit Police, 87-year-old Nathaniel Rucker was last seen at this home in the 18400 block of Bretton, in the area of Grand River Ave. and the Southfield Freeway, before leaving on Wednesday.
Wayne State University in Detroit Launches Division of Research and Innovation
Wayne State University in Detroit has formed the Division of Research and Innovation (DORI) as a single hub following a restructuring of the Division of Research, Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Office of Technology Commercialization. According to Ezemenari M. Obasi, vice president for the Division Research...
BridgeDetroit Community Conversation, Detroit Poet Laureate, Collard Green Cook-off | American Black Journal
BridgeDetroit hosts upcoming Community Conversation on housing, home repairs in Detroit. Detroit faces significant challenges with housing and home repairs, a topic of increasing concern as residents grapple with deteriorating conditions and limited resources. Data from the University of Michigan show that over 37,000 Detroit residents live in inadequate housing conditions due to unaffordable repairs.
Detroit Youth Choir holding open auditions on August 24
Anthony White, Artistic Director and President of the Detroit Youth Choir, and Madison Barnes, a member of the Centerstage Choir, stopped by Fox 2. They discussed the choir's open audition, which will be held on August 24 at Marygrove Conservancy.
‘Well-traveled’ doesn’t begin to describe career of ex-Red Wings goalie
Well-traveled might be an understatement when describing Magnus Hellberg’s pro hockey career. The former Detroit Red Wings goaltender signed a one-year, two-way contract Tuesday with the Dallas Stars, likely to start the season with their AHL Texas affiliate. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
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