Detroit's Barkside Dog Bar opens this weekend with fun for people, pups
Detroit's dog park and bar Barkside opens on Saturday. The indoor and outdoor dog park includes space for animals to play and a bar servicing up beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and coffee for humans.
Detroit's dog park and bar Barkside opens on Saturday. The indoor and outdoor dog park includes space for animals to play and a bar servicing up beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and coffee for humans.
Detroit first responders awarded for their bravery in annual ceremony
For the 11th consecutive year, the Annual Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony honored about 25 of Detroit's most courageous first responders.
For the 11th consecutive year, the Annual Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony honored about 25 of Detroit's most courageous first responders.
Family still fights for justice 1 year after son was killed pumping gas
A suspect was caught on camera but no arrests were ever made. The case is now cold but Devante's mother is determined to change that.
A suspect was caught on camera but no arrests were ever made. The case is now cold but Devante's mother is determined to change that.
Detroit Rescue Mission braces for winter demand with homeless numbers rising
"We need to treat the real issue of homelessness," he said. "We got mental health, we got affordable housing which we don’t have enough of, and then substance abuse and alcoholism."
"We need to treat the real issue of homelessness," he said. "We got mental health, we got affordable housing which we don’t have enough of, and then substance abuse and alcoholism."
11-year-old abuse survivor celebrates 10 years, donates 100 care packages
An 11-year-old abuse survivor is giving back to Children's Hospital of Michigan for saving his life 10 years ago.
An 11-year-old abuse survivor is giving back to Children's Hospital of Michigan for saving his life 10 years ago.
Detroit homeless report finds most were newly unsheltered in 2022, faced violence and overcrowding
More than a thousand families experienced homelessness in 2022, the report out of Detroit found, though those numbers are almost certainly an undercount of the total population living on the streets.
More than a thousand families experienced homelessness in 2022, the report out of Detroit found, though those numbers are almost certainly an undercount of the total population living on the streets.
Bourbon Fest, holiday shopping markets, and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan
With Halloween now passed, Christmas events are starting, including several holiday markets this weekend. Here's what else is going on:
With Halloween now passed, Christmas events are starting, including several holiday markets this weekend. Here's what else is going on:
Gateway to Joe Louis Greenway opens on Detroit's west side
The West Warren ribbon cutting happened Tuesday, replacing blight and an abandoned railway line with a four-acre park and access to the 27-mile greenway that goes around the city.
The West Warren ribbon cutting happened Tuesday, replacing blight and an abandoned railway line with a four-acre park and access to the 27-mile greenway that goes around the city.
Rough arrest of armed suspect inside Detroit Coney Island defended by chief
The suspect – who was armed and previously served prison time for manslaughter, was legally asked by officers if he had a CPL to carry the weapon they saw Saturday. He did not answer and resisted.
The suspect – who was armed and previously served prison time for manslaughter, was legally asked by officers if he had a CPL to carry the weapon they saw Saturday. He did not answer and resisted.
NAACP leader joins striking workers employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield and Detroit casinos
The UAW's strike against Detroit automakers may be over, but labor unrest remains in the Motor City.
The UAW's strike against Detroit automakers may be over, but labor unrest remains in the Motor City.
Detroit man sentenced to prison for violent string of carjackings in Beverly Hills
A Detroit man was sentenced last week to prison for a string of violent carjackings in 2021 in Beverly Hills.
A Detroit man was sentenced last week to prison for a string of violent carjackings in 2021 in Beverly Hills.
Calculator estimates savings that Detroit homeowners would see on property taxes under Duggan proposal
The average Detroit homeowner will see their property taxes reduced by 17%, the city said.
The average Detroit homeowner will see their property taxes reduced by 17%, the city said.
Wynter Cole-Smith kidnapping suspect Rashad Trice bound over for trial
Rashad Trice, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith, was bound over for trial Tuesday after waiving his preliminary examination.
Rashad Trice, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith, was bound over for trial Tuesday after waiving his preliminary examination.
Argument leads to fatal shooting at Detroit gas station
A man was shot and killed during an argument at a Detroit gas station.
A man was shot and killed during an argument at a Detroit gas station.
Fire union head says manpower shortage for first responders is taking a toll
"What the data has shown is that Michigan only has 50 firefighters per 100,000 residents compared to states surrounding us," he said. "That’s less than half."
"What the data has shown is that Michigan only has 50 firefighters per 100,000 residents compared to states surrounding us," he said. "That’s less than half."
Detroit Promise free college program for residents marks 10th anniversary
And Detroit Promise makes it clear, this program does more than provide tuition - including coaches, emergency funds, and book stipends.
And Detroit Promise makes it clear, this program does more than provide tuition - including coaches, emergency funds, and book stipends.
Ford Field bag policy: What's allowed at Detroit Lions Monday Night Football game
Headed to Ford Field to watch the Detroit Lions take on the Las Vegas Raiders in a Monday Night Football matchup? The NFL has a bag policy that limits the size and types of bags that can be brought in, and the stadium has a long list of items that will get you turned away at the door.
Headed to Ford Field to watch the Detroit Lions take on the Las Vegas Raiders in a Monday Night Football matchup? The NFL has a bag policy that limits the size and types of bags that can be brought in, and the stadium has a long list of items that will get you turned away at the door.
Ambassador Bridge owner reaches agreement with neighborhood association, city to expand bridge plaza
Under an agreement between the Ambassador Bridge, the City of Detroit, and the Hubbard Richard Residents Association (HRRA), the bridge plaza will expand.
Under an agreement between the Ambassador Bridge, the City of Detroit, and the Hubbard Richard Residents Association (HRRA), the bridge plaza will expand.
Woman in critical condition after rear-ending car on Southfield Freeway in Detroit
A 25-year-old woman is in critical condition after a chain reaction crash on the Southfield Freeway early Monday.
A 25-year-old woman is in critical condition after a chain reaction crash on the Southfield Freeway early Monday.
Vigil held for 7-year-old allegedly abused, tortured by his mother
The details of his death are disturbing - the 7-year-old was tortured and killed. Investigators say it happened at the hands of his own mother and her boyfriend.
The details of his death are disturbing - the 7-year-old was tortured and killed. Investigators say it happened at the hands of his own mother and her boyfriend.