Spirit Plaza in Detroit getting upgrades, including a new stage, seating, and restrooms
One of Detroit's most iconic public spaces is getting a face lift.
Detroit police now required to release video and audio of incidents involving great bodily harm
A new rule requires police to release any relevant video or audio from an incident if it resulted in someone suffering great bodily harm.
Smokeless tobacco banned at Detroit sports venues
The rule applies to both spectators and players, meaning neither those watching or those competing at Comerica Park can use the substance.
Detroit takes over prosecuting misdemeanor crimes from Wayne County
The city will begin prosecuting nearly 20 different crimes starting July of 2026. Here's what they include:
Early voting in Detroit begins this weekend - where to go
The August 5 Primary marks the first opportunity for residents to make their top picks for office, narrowing down the number of candidates eyeing leadership positions in Detroit.
Detroit truck traffic ordinance could be finalized by fall, councilmember says
As smoke from wildfires continues to choke the air with particulate matter while ozone action days populate the summers, fumes from large commercial trucks magnify the problem while traveling through the city's local streets.
Detroit Detention Center transferred to city after 12 years of state control
The city council approved the property transfer, giving operations control of the facility to the police department.
Proposed skybridge would connect Huntington Place to future luxury hotel in Detroit
The proposal would help boost the city's capacity to hold large-scale events at Huntington Place and elsewhere.
Detroit lifts burdens on small businesses, eases licensing process
By loosening rules on small business owners, the city will have more manpower for going after unlicensed businesses.
Detroit City FC's new Corktown stadium plan one step closer after council approves funds for demolition
On Tuesday, the city council gave its blessing to reimburse the professional soccer team's plans for tearing down the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Detroit councilmember kicked off 2025 ballot sues city clerk to be reinstated
Gabriela Santiago-Romero, the District 6 councilmember in Detroit, is contesting her disqualification from the 2025 primary ballot by the Detroit City Clerk.
Detroit mayor election: Nine candidates file to run for city's top seat
The picture of who will run for Detroit mayor and city council became a little more clearer on Tuesday.
Todd Bettison approved as Detroit's new police chief
The Detroit City Council officially voted to approve Todd Bettison as the city's new police chief during Tuesday's meeting.
Detroit City Council approves second phase of Neighborhood Solar Initiative
The contracts with DTE and Lightstar to build the solar fields include neighborhoods at Greenfield Park and Houston-Whittier/Hayes.
Detroit husbandry amendment: Residential ownership of chickens, ducks, and bees passes
Private citizens will soon be allowed to own chickens, ducks, and bees on their property after the passage of a new amendment to Detroit's animal husbandry law.
Detroit City Council moves forward with phase one of Neighborhood Solar Initiative
Phase one of the project covers 103 acres of land where solar panels would be installed. Combined they would generate 21 megawatts of renewable energy.
Council president probing Detroit police over unanswered 911 calls before block party shooting
Here's what city council plans to ask Detroit Police Department at the next council meeting:
Detroit City Council delays solar farm vote amid concerns from residents
The council postponed its vote to create a fund to help purchase homes in areas where the solar farms could be built.
Detroit hotels, other lodging businesses required to post signage for human trafficking resources
A unanimous vote will make it easier to connect victims of human trafficking with resources.
Detroit City Council approves $3B Henry Ford Health expansion partnership with MSU, Pistons
The approval followed weeks of debate between councilmembers as well as myriad public comments from residents - not all of who agreed with the proposal.