Detroit wrecks abandoned school, marks 100th commercial demolition

The wrecking of Charles Hanneman Elementary School on Detroit's west side marks the city's 100th commercial demolition since Jan. 2023.

2024 NFL Draft in Detroit up next after Super Bowl, as all eyes turn to Motor City

“My heart is racing right now. April 25th is in our sights," said Dave Beachnau. "Planning will amplify here very quickly, but we’ve got a good plan in place.”

Carr Center showcases art by Detroit students for Black History Month

Twenty-three student artists across 10 Detroit schools were selected through a juried process to have their original artwork featured in the Celebrating Black Arts exhibit.

Usher performing at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit this September

Usher will perform at LCA during his 24-city tour later this year with the presale window for purchasing tickets arriving later this week.

Car flies up, crashes after using empty car hauler as ramp in Detroit

The driver, in a Chevy Impala, switched to the right lane just in time to drive onto the car hauler – only to tumble off. 

Former Piston, Detroit native Earl 'The Twirl' Cureton dies at 66

"He was the most giving, rock-solid good guy that you’ll ever meet in your life," said Detroit Pistons broadcaster George Blaha.

Statewide water affordability program endorsed by Michigan officials

Led by Sen. Chang, Senate Bills 549-554 and House Bills 5088-5093 were introduced by a group of state lawmakers in 2023 to ensure statewide water affordability.

Former Piston Earl Cureton dies at 66

A 12-year NBA veteran, Cureton was originally drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 58th overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. Known as “The Twirl", the 6-9 forward was a part of two NBA championships teams, the 76ers in 1982-83 and the Houston Rockets in 1993-94.

Black-owned company working to improve EV charging

ChargerHelp! is a Black and women-owned company working to remove barriers in the technology and maintenance of EVs. Their partnership with Michigan Central is creating new jobs.