NFL Draft preparations: Detroit-based contractors hired to complete projects
The office of Mayor Mike Duggan said one of its goals in preparing for the NFL Draft in Detroit was to include minority-owned construction businesses.
The office of Mayor Mike Duggan said one of its goals in preparing for the NFL Draft in Detroit was to include minority-owned construction businesses.
Poop patrol ahead of NFL Draft: Hawk, falcon used to keep downtown Detroit clean
In preparation for the NFL Draft, Bedrock Detroit hired ScAir Force Falconry & Bird Abatement to scare away any starlings and pigeons in the area using birds of prey and lasers.
In preparation for the NFL Draft, Bedrock Detroit hired ScAir Force Falconry & Bird Abatement to scare away any starlings and pigeons in the area using birds of prey and lasers.
Detroit Lions playoff run brought $20M to city for each game
The Detroit Lions' playoff games brought in an estimated $20 million each weekend for Downtown Detroit.
The Detroit Lions' playoff games brought in an estimated $20 million each weekend for Downtown Detroit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.