Detroit woman's 'Black Girl Mathgic' service helps kids battle math anxiety with fun

But as a child of an educator, Brittany realized at a young age, how many of her friends, specifically the girls, and even more specifically the Black girls, were suffering from math anxiety.

Charles Simms nominated as Detroit's new permanent fire commissioner

Charles Simms has served as the interim commissioner for the fire department since January 2022. Since then, he's boosted the number of ambulances on the street while decreasing their response times.

DPD task force reducing Downtown Detroit car break-ins

A Detroit police task force is actively working on reducing car break-ins and other criminal activities Downtown.

DTE, Habitat for Humanity build 5 new Detroit homes for veterans in need

“We enlisted to a cause greater than ourselves," said Gary Tanner. "So when we come back, we’re looking for things like this to donate our time to help us not only give back, but it’s therapeutic for us as well."

Detroit police arrest murder suspect in synagogue president Samantha Woll's death

Samantha Woll, 40, was found dead outside her residence in the 1300 block of Joliet Pl near downtown Detroit on Oct. 21. Police say she was stabbed multiple times. 

Thieves steal $5K worth of gear from The Kniffness before Detroit concert

The Kiffness, South African artist known for mashups of humans and animals, had to cancel a Detroit show after thieves stole $5,000 worth of gear.

Striking casino workers ask Detroit City Council for picket line safety

A "Detroit Strikers Bill of Rights" was introduced by casino strikers, urging the city council to protect their health and safety while protesting the city's three gaming centers.

Detroit council members, citizens voice opposition to proposed I-375 boulevard

Plans for the future of I-375 have been met with discontent and worry from residents who say the proposed boulevard would further divide neighborhoods from downtown.

'You ain't fit to live': Grandmother of Patrice Wilson's passionate plea for maximum jail time

Patrice Wilson was a 29-year-old nurse at Detroit Medical Center who left her job on the morning of May 13 when she was kidnapped and later found murdered in her own car. On Tuesday, the man who disguised himself in a wig, hat, and glasses before the kidnapping was sentenced for her murder.

Unidentified woman found dead, wrapped up at intersection in Detroit

The woman was wearing a black top, blue jeans, jewelry and one white Nike shoe, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.