Community fumes after author names Duggan a Black Bottom Saint in project to honor historic Detroit
Call him mayor, call him hizzoner, just don’t call him a saint. That’s what some Detroiters are saying after renowned author Alice Randall reportedly announced Mayor Duggan would be named a Black Bottom Saint in a set of playing cards. It is a project tied to her latest novel about the old predominantly Black neighborhood when Detroit was predominantly white.
Call him mayor, call him hizzoner, just don’t call him a saint. That’s what some Detroiters are saying after renowned author Alice Randall reportedly announced Mayor Duggan would be named a Black Bottom Saint in a set of playing cards. It is a project tied to her latest novel about the old predominantly Black neighborhood when Detroit was predominantly white.
Crash closes I-96 EB at ML King in Detroit
A serious crash has caused a complete closure of I-96 eastbound at ML King in Detroit Friday night.
A serious crash has caused a complete closure of I-96 eastbound at ML King in Detroit Friday night.
Duggan says Detroit will receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after declining first batch
Mike Duggan said Detroit will receive the next batch of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines after declining the first batch.
Mike Duggan said Detroit will receive the next batch of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines after declining the first batch.
DMC partners with Detroit area churches for COVID-19 vaccinations
It was made possible by a partnership with her church - the Oasis of Hope Christian Church and the Detroit Medical Center, vaccinating eligible, Detroit congregation members.
It was made possible by a partnership with her church - the Oasis of Hope Christian Church and the Detroit Medical Center, vaccinating eligible, Detroit congregation members.
Brothers charged in connection with fatal shooting of teen girl during robbery in Detroit
Two teens from Detroit are facing charges in connection with the shooting death of a Warren teen last month.
Two teens from Detroit are facing charges in connection with the shooting death of a Warren teen last month.
Detroit police seek man who assaulted employee at east side gas station
Police are seeking a man who attacked a Detroit gas station employee on Feb. 24.
Police are seeking a man who attacked a Detroit gas station employee on Feb. 24.
Indiana teen charged with killing 3 Detroit men
Chandler Willard Harris is being held without bond after facing murder and robbery charges for incidents taking place Feb. 19 at the Elgin Manor Apartments.
Chandler Willard Harris is being held without bond after facing murder and robbery charges for incidents taking place Feb. 19 at the Elgin Manor Apartments.
Officer shoots suspect who pointed AR-15 at police on Detroit's east side
The suspect was pointing an AR-15 at officers while walking in the street before being shot once by police.
The suspect was pointing an AR-15 at officers while walking in the street before being shot once by police.
Detroit experiences rise in gun violence, domestic abuse during COVID-19 pandemic
Crime rose in Detroit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crime rose in Detroit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit administers 100,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine, expands eligibility
Detroit administered its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Detroit administered its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Detroit police looking for 21-year-old woman missing since February
Tatyanna Patterson was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and white gym shoes. The vehicle she got into when she disappeared also had front-end damage to the right bumper.
Tatyanna Patterson was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and white gym shoes. The vehicle she got into when she disappeared also had front-end damage to the right bumper.
32-year-old woman found dead on Detroit's east side, suspect in custody
Detroit police are investigating the shooting death of a 32-year-old woman whose body was found on Strasburg Street near 8 Mile.
Detroit police are investigating the shooting death of a 32-year-old woman whose body was found on Strasburg Street near 8 Mile.
Charges against Detroit protesters for summer demonstrations dropped by judge
David Cripps, one of the lawyers representing them, says the city failed to provide due process. "They couldn't articulate who or which officers made the arrest, couldn't provide us bodycam footage on top of what we saw, to be the constitutional violations of arresting those who were just protesting," he said.
David Cripps, one of the lawyers representing them, says the city failed to provide due process. "They couldn't articulate who or which officers made the arrest, couldn't provide us bodycam footage on top of what we saw, to be the constitutional violations of arresting those who were just protesting," he said.
St. Joseph Shrine, one of Detroit's oldest Catholic churches, starts renovations
St. Joseph Shrine has stood for almost 150-years-old and, from a glance, it may not look like it needs repairs. If you look closer, however, you'll see the desperate need.
St. Joseph Shrine has stood for almost 150-years-old and, from a glance, it may not look like it needs repairs. If you look closer, however, you'll see the desperate need.
ISAIC nonprofit trains workforce with PPE production in Detroit
A nonprofit and first of its kind in the country, these workers from a diverse array of backgrounds. And they are helping stitch metro Detroit back to the workplace.
A nonprofit and first of its kind in the country, these workers from a diverse array of backgrounds. And they are helping stitch metro Detroit back to the workplace.
Indiana man charged with targeting members of Detroit's LGBTQ community, killing one
An Indianapolis man has been charged with murder and authorities said he targeted two men in Detroit's LGBTQ community and attacked them, killing one.
An Indianapolis man has been charged with murder and authorities said he targeted two men in Detroit's LGBTQ community and attacked them, killing one.
Young mom missing for two weeks found dead on Detroit's east side
Brandy Nelson's family said she was being held against her will and, before she was missing, she asked for help to get out. Two weeks after she was last seen or heard from, she was found dead.
Brandy Nelson's family said she was being held against her will and, before she was missing, she asked for help to get out. Two weeks after she was last seen or heard from, she was found dead.
Detroit police seek man missing since last month
Detroit police are asking for help finding a missing man.
Detroit police are asking for help finding a missing man.
Highland Park wins $1M ruling in water dispute court battle
A Wayne County judge has ordered Great Lakes Water Authority to pay Highland Park $1 million to resolve a complaint over water costs.
A Wayne County judge has ordered Great Lakes Water Authority to pay Highland Park $1 million to resolve a complaint over water costs.
Body found on Detroit's east side on Drexel Street sparking investigation
The focus is on the 5500 block of Drexel where the body was discovered inside a garage there. DPD is saying that the homicide division is handling the scene.
The focus is on the 5500 block of Drexel where the body was discovered inside a garage there. DPD is saying that the homicide division is handling the scene.