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Michigan's community colleges will be tuition-free starting this fall
It seems every year the cost of college keeps going up but now, every recent high school graduate in Michigan can attend community college tuition-free thanks to the new state budget.
Families carry on nostalgic summer ritual at Dearborn's Ford-Wyoming Drive-In
As the summer sky begins to change to a warm hue, Lynette LaPointe, of Livonia, springs out of her heavy-duty Ford truck — parked first in line — with cellphone in hand, twisting and turning as she snaps photos of the signs and sights of the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In. “It’s got all the...
'Integrity, love': Melvindale Cpl. Mohamed Said laid to rest Friday
A stream of blue and red flashing lights and blaring sirens marked Melvindale police Cpl. Mohamed Said's final goodbye in Dearborn on Friday morning. Said, 26, was killed Sunday while responding to a call near a gas station on Oakwood Boulevard and Dix Road in Melvindale. A suspect, 44-year-old Michael Lopez, is facing multiple charges in the case. ...
International torch relay for peace to stop in Detroit during 10,000-mile journey
It's one small step for man, millions of steps and a burning torch for mankind. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, the world's largest international torch relay in the name of world peace, will be running 79 miles from Dexter to Flat Rock with a stop in Detroit on Wednesday, July 31,...
Celebrate Community: 16th Annual ‘Jazz on the Ave’ Customer Appreciation Block Party on August 3
Get ready to groove and celebrate as Mike’s Fresh Market and University Commonwealth team again for the 16th Annual Jazz on the Ave. It’s a vibrant customer appreciation block party that promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. On Saturday, August 3, the event will feature a full...
Tigers place All-Star outfielder Riley Greene on injured list with hamstring strain
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers placed All-Star outfielder Riley Greene on the injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain. The 23-year-old Greene has been a bright spot for the struggling Tigers’ offense. He is hitting .264 and leading Detroit in homers (17), runs (57) and RBIs (51).
Michigan Embraces Early Voting Once Again for August Primary, Detroit Clerks Prepared for Voter Turnout
Michigan voters are set to experience the convenience of early voting for the second time in the state's history for the upcoming August Primary, beginning July 27 through August 4. As informed by The Detroit News, this follows a voter-approved initiative from November 2022 which saw over 78,000 Michiganders take advantage of the process during the February presidential primary.
Betting Odds and Head-to-Head Stats: Tigers vs. Pablo Lopez and the Twins, Friday, July 26
The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers are set to clash on Friday at 6:40 PM ET, with Pablo Lopez getting the ball for the Twins. How will the Tigers batters perform in this matchup? We break down the batter vs. pitcher stats you need to know in the article below.
MDARD Hosts Roundtable to Develop New ‘Farm to Family’ Program Under Governor Whitmer’s Bipartisan Budget
$3 million invested for program to grow MI food and agriculture businesses and bring supply chains home. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently held a roundtable at the Georgia Street Community Collective in Detroit to bring together thought leaders, local companies, non-profit organizations, municipal leaders and more involved in food production and distribution across the state. A key piece of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently signed bipartisan Fiscal Year 2025 budget is the development of the “Farm to Family” program to bring Michigan crops to family tables across the state.
3-judge panel approves redistricting commission's new Michigan Senate map
A federal three-judge panel approved a new Michigan Senate map Friday after it previously struck down several metro Detroit voting districts as illegal because the state's redistricting commission drew the lines predominantly based on race, the court found. How many districts changed? ...
Fluor Corporation connects Detroit with Windsor
IRVING, Texas — Detroit and Windsor are together at last. Fluor Corporation and its partners celebrated the official deck connection of the Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River. Measuring a half-mile (853 meters), the bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and the 10th longest in the world. The bridge also has the distinction of being the longest composite steel and concrete decked cable-stayed bridge in the world.
Automaker seeks workaround to avoid state's air pollution regulations — here's why it matters
Detroit residents have been working hard and using their voices to see improvements in their air quality. Detroit-based automaker Stellantis has asked Michigan environmental regulators to allow for an increase in the state-mandated particulate matter emissions limits by one-third of the current limit, reported Bridge Detroit. This increase could impact the health and environment of surrounding neighborhoods by increasing levels of air pollution.
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