UM's Detroit Innovation Center project to break ground in December
After years of failed starts, the $250 million center's construction will finally kick off on Dec. 14.
With challenges building for striking Detroit casino workers, council puts out donation bins
With cold weather settling in, the elements represent another challenge for the thousands of custodians, card dealers, and service staff striking for a better contract.
Christmas tree selected for downtown Detroit gets lifted into Campus Martius
The annual tree lighting will take place later this month. The 64-foot tall spruce was chopped down in northern Michigan.
Detroit Lions Monday Night Football will include downtown tailgate at Grand Circus Park
Grand Circus Park will be the place to be come Monday ahead of the Lions taking on the Las Vegas Raiders.
Detroit Riverwalk unveils 3.5-mile expansion, connecting downtown to Belle Isle
The latest addition replaces an old blighted tire manufacturing site left abandoned in the 1980s.
Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza to be restored and turned back on
Power washing the pavers began Tuesday with plenty of other repairs expected over the winter.
Barbie is coming to downtown Detroit this week
Grab your pink-colored everything and make sure you're downtown this week.
Detroit's newest luxury high-rise at Joe Louis Arena site under construction
A new luxury high-rise apartment building is under construction at the former site of the Joe Louis Arena
Detroit bus driver charged in fatal pedestrian crash had numerous crashes on record, judge says
The 67-year-old victim was crossing the street in Downtown Detroit when a DDOT bus fatally ran over her.
MSU becomes Fisher Building's majority owner
Michigan State has been making investments in Detroit to open up incubators and other education and training programs over the past year.
Swifties descend on Detroit ahead of Taylor Swift concert
The love story between Taylor Swift and her fans will be on full display in Detroit this weekend.
Detroit City Council approves $51.8M tax break for District Detroit development
The Detroit City Council has approved a tax break of close to $52 million for the next decade to make way for four residential and commercial buildings in downtown as part of the Ilitch organization and Stephen Ross' District Detroit development plan.
Movie Night in the D returns to Campus Martius this summer - here's the schedule
11 movies starting will show this summer, with the first film playing on June 7.
Detroit activist pushes for 'No Beef Zones' in city
One council member wants gun free zones. Police are partnering with the U.S. Attorney's Office. Pastor Mo has a different idea of reducing gun violence in Detroit.
Detroit's violent weekend: several dead, dozens hurt in shootings across city
Detroit Police Chief James White held an update on Monday after a violent weekend in the city that ended with two people dead and dozens hurt dating back to last Thursday.
4 shot, 1 dead in Downtown Detroit shooting, police say
Police confirm they have one adult in custody for questioning.
Detroit police: Don't bring your guns downtown
There's an old Johnny Cash song simply titled "Don’t Take your Guns to Town". That's the message from Detroit Police - don't bring your guns downtown.
Detroit's St. Patrick's Parade in Corktown - what to know for Sunday
Detroit's St. Patrick's Parade is one of the largest St. Patrick's parades in the country attracting between 80,000 and 100,000 people each year.
MGM Grand Detroit bringing back indoor smoking
The casino said the rule change went into effect this week, allowing for two sections where people can smoke.
Local brothers craft the Detroit Menorah 12 years ago
The 12th Annual Menorah in the D celebration takes place Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5p.m. in Campus Martius. A live stream of the event will also be available.