Michigan Central history: A timeline of historic train depot's fall to decay, revival
Michigan Central spent 30 years empty, becoming a symbol of Detroit's decay, but before that it was a bustling hub for train travel in and out of the city. Here's a look back at key moments in the depot's history as the grand reopening nears:
Michigan Central spent 30 years empty, becoming a symbol of Detroit's decay, but before that it was a bustling hub for train travel in and out of the city. Here's a look back at key moments in the depot's history as the grand reopening nears:
Unlicensed Detroit CPA, real estate agent enters plea
A Detroit woman accused of acting as an unlicensed real state agent and certified public accountant (CPA) entered a no contest plea this week.
A Detroit woman accused of acting as an unlicensed real state agent and certified public accountant (CPA) entered a no contest plea this week.
Feds: Ex-CFO of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy orchestrated years-long scheme to steal millions
William Smith embezzled nearly $40 million over a 12-year period from 2012 to 2024, the U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan alleged.
William Smith embezzled nearly $40 million over a 12-year period from 2012 to 2024, the U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan alleged.
Motor City Pride, Selfridge Air Show, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
This weekend is full of fairs and other outdoor fun. Find things to do around Metro Detroit here:
This weekend is full of fairs and other outdoor fun. Find things to do around Metro Detroit here:
Woman accused of firebombing ex-boyfriend's Detroit house, killing his mom
A woman was taken into custody for allegedly throwing a firebomb at her ex-boyfriend's house, killing his wheelchair-bound mother.
A woman was taken into custody for allegedly throwing a firebomb at her ex-boyfriend's house, killing his wheelchair-bound mother.
WSU faculty, staff condemn forceful removal of students from encampment
Wayne State University faculty and staff marched across campus to denounce the aggressive removal of students from a pro-Palestine encampment last week.
Wayne State University faculty and staff marched across campus to denounce the aggressive removal of students from a pro-Palestine encampment last week.
Detroit 'ShotStopper' groups get contracts renewed as program sees homicide, shooting reductions
On Tuesday, the city council renewed and extended contracts for the six groups tasked with lowering crime in the most violent parts of Detroit.
On Tuesday, the city council renewed and extended contracts for the six groups tasked with lowering crime in the most violent parts of Detroit.
Suspect in Detroit blues club shooting sought by police
Police investigators are attempting to ID the individual in the blue sweat outfit, while the man behind the shooter, came to the location in the same vehicle with the shooter.
Police investigators are attempting to ID the individual in the blue sweat outfit, while the man behind the shooter, came to the location in the same vehicle with the shooter.
Speeding driver dead after fiery Lodge Freeway crash
A vehicle caught fire after a speeding driver went up the embankment of the Lodge Freeway in Detroit on Monday night, killing the driver.
A vehicle caught fire after a speeding driver went up the embankment of the Lodge Freeway in Detroit on Monday night, killing the driver.
Detroit's popular UFO Factory closing
The UFO Factory, a popular bar in Detroit's Corktown, is closing after 10 years.
The UFO Factory, a popular bar in Detroit's Corktown, is closing after 10 years.
1 killed in Detroit house fire
One person died in a house fire on Detroit's east side.
One person died in a house fire on Detroit's east side.
Detroit to host 'peacenics' in June to curb gun violence
The peace-promoting picnics will feature free food, a petting zoo, and multiple vendors who will provide diverse services to Detroiters.
The peace-promoting picnics will feature free food, a petting zoo, and multiple vendors who will provide diverse services to Detroiters.
Contractor ordered to pay $4.7M for filling holes with dirty dirt in Detroit
The owner of Den-Man Contractors, based out of Warren, has been ordered to pay $4.7 million to the City of Detroit and is banned from doing business in the city for the next 20 years.
The owner of Den-Man Contractors, based out of Warren, has been ordered to pay $4.7 million to the City of Detroit and is banned from doing business in the city for the next 20 years.
Weekend shootings, summer gun violence addressed by Detroit police
Detroit police said a total of nine people were injured in two unrelated shootings over the weekend.
Detroit police said a total of nine people were injured in two unrelated shootings over the weekend.
From homelessness to stability: Pope Francis Center opens new campus in Detroit
The building, which will also become PFC's new headquarters, features a number of services to help the homeless – such as substance abuse rehab, mental health assistance and job training.
The building, which will also become PFC's new headquarters, features a number of services to help the homeless – such as substance abuse rehab, mental health assistance and job training.
Zion Foster's mom sheds tears at sentencing for daughter's convicted killer
Her first license and her first prom; her high school graduation and starting a career and a family. Those were some of the experiences that Zion Foster's mom told the court Monday morning that her daughter would not have after she disappeared two years ago.
Her first license and her first prom; her high school graduation and starting a career and a family. Those were some of the experiences that Zion Foster's mom told the court Monday morning that her daughter would not have after she disappeared two years ago.
Tour Michigan Central with virtual walk-through
A digital experience provides a wide open tour of Michigan Central's main floor, including the grand waiting room and south concourse.
A digital experience provides a wide open tour of Michigan Central's main floor, including the grand waiting room and south concourse.
Michigan Central before and after photos
After the last train left Michigan Central in 1988, the building was left to rot for the next three decades, until Ford purchased the old depot. Check out these before and after shots of Michigan Central:
After the last train left Michigan Central in 1988, the building was left to rot for the next three decades, until Ford purchased the old depot. Check out these before and after shots of Michigan Central:
Michigan Central concert: Watch parties, Detroit road closures, parking, and more
Headed to Detroit for the Michigan Central concert this week? Here's everything to know:
Headed to Detroit for the Michigan Central concert this week? Here's everything to know:
Inside Michigan Central: Take a photo and video tour ahead of this week's grand opening
Michigan Central in Detroit is reopening after decades of being abandoned and years of renovations by Ford. Take a look inside at the work done to the historic train depot that once saw upwards of 4,000 travelers a day.
Michigan Central in Detroit is reopening after decades of being abandoned and years of renovations by Ford. Take a look inside at the work done to the historic train depot that once saw upwards of 4,000 travelers a day.