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Redefining Urban Living: Black Developer Cuts Ribbon on $23Million Project in Southwest Detroit
What is Black development? Why is it important? And how is Detroit paving the way? These are the questions we must grapple with to understand the transformative power of projects like The Brooke on Bagley. This isn’t just another building—it’s a statement, a beacon of progress, and a testament to the unyielding spirit of Detroit’s Black and Brown communities.
Son of Detroit Lions Legend Barry Sanders Considers Michigan State a Top Choice
The Michigan State Spartans offered Birmingham Groves running back Noah Sanders, son of all-time great Detroit Lion Barry Sanders. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Sanders discusses his Green and White recruitment and why the Spartans are his top offer.
Temps head back up
Temperatures start to climb today. Alan Longstreet has what to expect.
Armed man wanted for felonious assault and property damage on Detroit's west side — Can you ID him? [PHOTOS]
Do you know this man? Detroit Police investigators are looking for him in connection with an alleged crime on the city’s west side. Photos show he was armed with a handgun.
180 bands, cannabis sales, consumption set for Arts, Beats and Eats
Organizers of the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats and Eats festival in Royal Oak highlighted some of the features of this year’s four-day festival over Labor Day weekend, including the return of the House of Dank cannabis sales and consumption area. The festival promises to kick off a collaboration between...
Michigan officials warn residents of fake housing voucher scam
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan's housing agency and the attorney general's office are warning residents about a scam involving fake housing vouchers to obtain personal information. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority says it has been receiving reports about a non-government group using its name and logo to promote fake housing voucher programs on Facebook and in person. "They also are using the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) name and fair housing logos on flyers and online advertisements," said Lisa Kemmis, MSHDA Rental Assistance and Homeless Solutions director. "This is fraudulent information, and individuals should NOT provide their personal information to...
Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital, says staff thought he was mentally ill and wasn’t member of the famed group
WARREN (AP) — The lead singer of the Four Tops said a Detroit-area hospital restrained him and ordered a psychological exam after refusing to believe that he was part of the Motown music group. Alexander Morris, who is Black, filed a lawsuit Monday against Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, alleging racial discrimination and other misconduct during an April 2023 visit for chest pain and breathing problems. Hospital staff “wrongfully assumed he was mentally ill when he revealed his identity as a celebrity figure,” the lawsuit says. The Four Tops started in the 1950s and had hits such as “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)″ and “It’s The Same Old Song.” The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
'Your house is on fire': Woman torched ex's home, killing his disabled mom, then went to McDonald's and 'purchased cocaine,' prosecutors say
Cinamon Charmaine Rigmaiden allegedly set fire to her ex-boyfriend's home in Michigan, killing the man's disabled mother, before heading to McDonald's to buy drugs. The post ‘Your house is on fire’: Woman torched ex’s home, killing his disabled mom, then went to McDonald’s and ‘purchased cocaine,’ prosecutors say first appeared on Law & Crime.
$1,000 reward offered in SW Detroit murder of 18-year-old last March
FOX 2 (WJBK) - A $1,000 reward is being offered for information in a Southwest Detroit murder of an 18-year-old man. Detroit police are looking for three male suspects who opened fire on the 18-year-old victim in the 3100 block of Liddesdale on March 4, near the River Rouge and Melvindale borders.
Accusations of Detroit police not wearing body cameras increase, board says
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Concerns have been raised about Detroit police officers not having their body cameras on during police stops and crime-scene investigations. The police department is now reviewing the claims, some of which were made by members of the Detroit Police Board of Commissioners. "There has been way...
Ruth Ellis Center helping LGBTQ+ youth in community
Jamie Sherrod discusses the Ruth Ellis Center and its mission with it's Director of Development, Nazarina Mwakasege. The center gives youth in the LGBTQ+ community hope, comfort and support by providing critical services, especially to those facing housing insecurity.
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