No charges for Detroit mother whose children died in Greektown casino parking garage
Wayne County prosecutors say they will not charge the mother in the death of her children inside the Greektown Casino Parking Garage in February 2025.
Wayne County prosecutors say they will not charge the mother in the death of her children inside the Greektown Casino Parking Garage in February 2025.
Avoiding a broken furnace and other preparations for the winter months
Avoiding a broken furnace or cracked pipes can be tricky in the winter, especially during periods of intense cold. Here are some cheap and free tips for avoiding the worst.
Avoiding a broken furnace or cracked pipes can be tricky in the winter, especially during periods of intense cold. Here are some cheap and free tips for avoiding the worst.
THE INTERVIEW| Mixed Data, Low Confidence: AP Poll Shows 31% Approval on Economy
Hilary Golston spoke with economist and attorney Brian Marks about the conflicting signals in today’s economy. Their conversation examined why headline indicators like cooling inflation and a strong stock market can coexist with persistent concerns about affordability, job security, and consumer confidence. Marks also broke down how factors such as tariffs, interest rates, labor market shifts, and housing costs shape the economy people experience day to day, even when top line data appears solid.
Hilary Golston spoke with economist and attorney Brian Marks about the conflicting signals in today’s economy. Their conversation examined why headline indicators like cooling inflation and a strong stock market can coexist with persistent concerns about affordability, job security, and consumer confidence. Marks also broke down how factors such as tariffs, interest rates, labor market shifts, and housing costs shape the economy people experience day to day, even when top line data appears solid.
No heat at Detroit's Alden Towers has residents livid with plunging temps
It’s cold outside but some residents say their apartments at Alden Towers feel the same way inside - because of little or no heat.
It’s cold outside but some residents say their apartments at Alden Towers feel the same way inside - because of little or no heat.
Westland landlord had 'pattern' of sexual harassment against female tenants, feds say
William Asper requested sex in exchange for housing benefits while also exposing himself to tenants at the apartment he managed, federal prosecutors say.
William Asper requested sex in exchange for housing benefits while also exposing himself to tenants at the apartment he managed, federal prosecutors say.
Owners of The Leland agree to pay $43,000 in unpaid DTE bills
While confusion continues to cloud the future of The Leland in downtown Detroit, there is at least some reprieve for the current tenants unsure of their status at the apartment complex.
While confusion continues to cloud the future of The Leland in downtown Detroit, there is at least some reprieve for the current tenants unsure of their status at the apartment complex.
Packard Plant's $50 million restoration includes indoor skatepark, electronic music museum
No part of Detroit better showcases both the historic decline of Detroit — and its rebound — quite like the Motor City Industrial Park and former site of the Packard Plant.
No part of Detroit better showcases both the historic decline of Detroit — and its rebound — quite like the Motor City Industrial Park and former site of the Packard Plant.
Detroit apartment tenants forced to vacate units over failed payment to DTE
The owners of The Leland told tenants in a letter sent late November that it had exhausted all possible options and must now close the complex. DTE plans to shut off power to the building on Dec. 3.
The owners of The Leland told tenants in a letter sent late November that it had exhausted all possible options and must now close the complex. DTE plans to shut off power to the building on Dec. 3.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Hudson's Detroit completes office space and public plaza honoring Nick Gilbert
Hudson's Detroit is still a year away from being completed. But a major milestone was reached this week when the first office space finally opened.
Hudson's Detroit is still a year away from being completed. But a major milestone was reached this week when the first office space finally opened.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
10,000 new Michigan homes? Plan calls for $800M, changes to zoning code to bolster stock
With a need of 119,000 homes in Michigan, one nonprofit says funding and local zoning code changes could help reduce the massive shortage.
With a need of 119,000 homes in Michigan, one nonprofit says funding and local zoning code changes could help reduce the massive shortage.
Here's where home equity has grown the most
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Detroit demolishing Mammoth Building after 25 years of vacancy
After decades of sitting vacant, serving as one of the city's biggest eyesores, Detroit is moving forward with the demolition of the Mammoth Building.
After decades of sitting vacant, serving as one of the city's biggest eyesores, Detroit is moving forward with the demolition of the Mammoth Building.
Inkster celebrates new affordable housing development
Dozens of people gathered Friday to witness something, they say, that hasn?t happened in Inkster since the 2008 housing crash.
Dozens of people gathered Friday to witness something, they say, that hasn?t happened in Inkster since the 2008 housing crash.
Tenant fed up with dilapidated Detroit apartment owned by controversial landlord
The Jacobs apartment is one of 102 residences owned by Dennis Kefallinos, who has settled lawsuits with the city for a myriad of code and blight issues.
The Jacobs apartment is one of 102 residences owned by Dennis Kefallinos, who has settled lawsuits with the city for a myriad of code and blight issues.
These cities are the best and worst for renters in 2025, study shows
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Michigan renters' rights could see drastic changes with new legislation
New legislation in Lansing puts more power in renters’ hands, giving them the right to withhold rent or make their own repairs if landlords fail to fix serious problems.
New legislation in Lansing puts more power in renters’ hands, giving them the right to withhold rent or make their own repairs if landlords fail to fix serious problems.
Detroit senior dealing with black mold, flood damage, exposed walls in rental unit
Black mold, flood damage, and exposed walls from incomplete fixes are just some of the problems that Linda Payne deals with every day.
Black mold, flood damage, and exposed walls from incomplete fixes are just some of the problems that Linda Payne deals with every day.
Detroit's St. Matthews School revitalized into apartments
The St. Matthews School on Detroit's east side has been stunningly repurposed into 46 units of affordable housing.
The St. Matthews School on Detroit's east side has been stunningly repurposed into 46 units of affordable housing.