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Joanna Whaley makes history as Michigan's first openly transgender woman elected to the state House

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Joanna Whaley is now the first openly transgender woman elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, a history-making victory in Downriver. Unofficial results show Whaley, a Democrat, won the race for state House District 2 by nearly 25 percentage points, defeating Republican opponent Ron Kokinda. The political newcomer will represent four Downriver communities: Melvindale, Southgate, Allen Park and Lincoln Park when she heads to Lansing in January.

Michigan · 3d
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Abdul El-Sayed calls Metro Detroit shawarma spot the best. Its owner was moved to tears

Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed called Amo Sami’s Shawarma the best shawarma around, leaving its co-founder in tears and bringing new attention to the Metro Detroit restaurant.

Metro Detroit, MI · 1d
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Former Leland House residents to receive $500,000

Detroit, MI · 1d

The Detroit News

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Detroit People Mover public corruption scandal nears convictions

A former Detroit official and a businessman accused of bribing him in exchange for more than $300,000 in phony contracts related to the Detroit People Mover are expected to plead guilty soon, according to federal court records. Detroiter Terrence Parker, 51, is accused of bribing Oak Park resident Michael Anderson, 55, the former strategic sourcing and procurement director of the Detroit Transportation Corp., during a conspiracy that ran from 2023-2025, according to court records. They are each charged with one count of federal program bribery — a 10-year felony — in a criminal information, a type of charge that indicates a guilty plea is expected soon. Parker is set to be arraigned Nov. 13 and Anderson is scheduled to plead guilty Nov. 18. Parker's lawyer, Larry Polk, and Anderson's lawyer, Stacey Studnicki, did not respond immediately to messages seeking comment. The developments are unfolding five months after the duo initially was charged in federal court in what marked a rare new bribery scandal within the ranks of a Detroit city government ravaged by corruption in the last 20 years. Those scandals involved former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, several City Council members ― including Monica Conyers and Andre Spivey ― bureaucrats, appointees

Detroit, MI · 3d

The Conversation U.S.

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Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democratic candidates

About 86% of Black Michiganders voted for Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate, according to preliminary data.

Michigan · 3d

Express U.S.

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Midwest city known for manufacturing tops list of America's 10 most sleep-deprived cities

Some of the most sleep-deprived cities in the U.S. include Detroit where nearly half of adults (49.5%) are short sleepers, Portland where 28.2% are running on little sleep and 24.9% in Boulder, Colorado.

Boulder, CO · 9h

Climate Crisis 247

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Cities That Charge The Most For Water

To find the cities where water is most costly, we could have simply compared water bills. But that approach...

Detroit, MI · 2d

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Wayne County Lightfest 2026: Drive Through 5 Miles of Christmas Lights in Metro Detroit

Looking for a magical holiday tradition that won’t break the bank? Wayne County Lightfest returns to Hines Drive in 2026 with five miles of twinkling Christmas lights, festive displays and plenty of holiday cheer! This beloved Metro Detroit tradition is a must-do for families who love seeing the holiday season come to life.

Wayne County, MI · 11h

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History in the making? Dan Gilbert puts $1 billion redevelopment plan for Detroit’s Renaissance Center into motion

Detroit’s Renaissance Center is on the verge of a dramatic transformation, one that could reshape the city’s riverfront area for generations. Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket Companies and Bedrock, announced a $1 billion commitment Monday to establish a nonprofit organization that will redevelop, own and operate the Renaissance Center and the surrounding east riverfront district. The contribution is believed to be the largest-ever donation to a nonprofit redevelopment effort in the United States.

Detroit, MI · 2d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Mariners’ Church of Detroit hosting Great Lakes & Edmund Fitzgerald service

The Mariners' Church of Detroit is holding its annual Great Lakes Memorial service on Sunday to honor the sailors and civilians who have lost their lives on the Great Lakes and Michigan waterways.

Detroit, MI · 2d

The Detroit Free Press

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How 6 leaders describe the impact of outgoing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

It will be a full circle moment when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer takes the stage with me on Friday, Nov. 20, at the next Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club speakers forum. The last time we appeared together was January 2019. She had recently taken the oath of office as Michigan's 49th governor and that morning marked her first public event. Eight years later, the relentless hard-working daughter of the late Sherry Whitmer, a former assistant attorney general for the state of Michigan, and the late Dick Whitmer, CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, has blazed trails of her own through politics and business, and along the way has become a national public figure. Serious issues no one could have anticipated arose during her time in office. Topping the list: a 100-year pandemic in 2020 that impacted the entire world and Michigan, with a vengeance. Then, it was the upheaval of the state’s auto industry brought by changing policies of the Biden administration to encourage a focus on electric vehicles. The upheaval continued with the return of the Trump administration and its changes on EVs. A rise in inflation, a tariff war with Canada and the war with Iran have

Michigan · 1d

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The 10 Michigan Places Where You Can Learn Old School Skills

A Detroit pottery studio has been making ceramics for well over 100 years, and it still teaches classes. Honestly, that one fact was enough to send me down a rabbit hole. Then I learned there’s a school in Michigan where students build their own boats by hand. And a...

Michigan · 1d

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Gibraltar voters reject public safety tax, leaving city leaders to seek new funding for police and fire

GIBRALTAR, Mich. (WXYZ) — Gibraltar voters have rejected a proposed public safety tax that would have helped pay for everything from police vehicles to ambulances and firefighting equipment, and the decision wasn't close. Unofficial results show 61% of voters cast ballots against the proposed public safety millage. Randy Metzer...

Gibraltar, MI · 2d

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Spotlight on the News: Coleman A. Young in D.C. and Detroit's next generation of musicians

WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, November 8, Spotlight on the News will go inside the campaign to place a statue of former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young at the U.S. Capitol. Khary Turner, Executive Director of the CAYF will share all the details. Also on Spotlight, join us for an enlightening conversation with Ralphe Armstrong, the legendary Detroit musician and teacher who is trying to groom this region's next generation of talented artists. Find out what you can do to help!

Detroit, MI · 1d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Sterling Heights eyes passenger rail link to Detroit

City leaders are researching whether an existing 26-mile manufacturing rail line could be converted to carry passengers between Sterling Heights and downtown Detroit.

Sterling Heights, MI · 2d

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‘And THAT’S Being Pro Life’: Michigan Residents Praise $500 Monthly Cash Program as Flint Newborn Death Rate Falls 50%

Some encouraging news has emerged from Flint, Michigan, where a program offering financial support to new and expectant parents has been linked to a remarkable drop in newborn deaths. Following the introduction of Rx Kids, which provides families with $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 a month throughout their baby’s first year, researchers found that the city’s newborn death rate had fallen by 50%. The findings have sparked a wave of positive reactions from Michigan residents, with many praising the initiative and the difference it could make for struggling families.

Flint, MI · 3d

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Detroit church leader to El-Sayed: Do not abandon the message | The Metro

After the August primary, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed had momentum. However, his narrow defeat of Haley Stevens made some of his supporters nervous. How was he going to pick up enough voters to win the general election? Some were concerned about his appeal to older Black and Jewish voters. It’s not...

Detroit, MI · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Detroit homeowners have until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to apply for HOPE, which can cut a 2026 property tax bill by 10% to 100% depending on household income

Detroit homeowners have until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 to file for HOPE, the city’s poverty tax exemption, according to the city’s HOPE page. An approved application can reduce a 2026 property tax bill by 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%, depending on household income. The exemption does not carry over, so owners who... The post Detroit homeowners have until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to apply for HOPE, which can cut a 2026 property tax bill by 10% to 100% depending on household income appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Detroit, MI · 2d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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America's Thanksgiving Parade celebrates its 100th year in Detroit

America's Thanksgiving Parade turns 100 in Detroit with 28 floats, nine new ones, and a theme of "This is 100" as it marches down Woodward Avenue.

Detroit, MI · 1d

95.3 The Ticket

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Michael Jackson Backed A Billion-dollar Riverfront Plan For Detroit That Included A Casino, Aquarium, And Thriller Theme Park

They wanted to build a billion-dollar complex with a casino, aquarium, and a Thriller-themed amusement park right here on the water.

Detroit, MI · 4d