Historic Negro League site Hamtramck Stadium to get $500,000 national grant for a facelift
"Hamtramck Stadium is really important because it gave opportunity for African-American professionals to play the game of major league baseball and for African-American consumers to watch that game," said historian Ken Coleman.
"Hamtramck Stadium is really important because it gave opportunity for African-American professionals to play the game of major league baseball and for African-American consumers to watch that game," said historian Ken Coleman.
Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland charged with misconduct in office
Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland was charged Friday with one count of misconduct in office.
Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland was charged Friday with one count of misconduct in office.
Detroit councilmember Gabe Leland accused of felony misconduct in office along with past bribery charge
Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland has been charged with a felony misconduct in office.
Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland has been charged with a felony misconduct in office.
Coca-Cola semi-truck crash causes closure at I-96, I-94
A rollover Coca-Cola semi-truck crash has caused a large spill in Detroit at I-94 and I-96 Friday sometime around 7 p.m.
A rollover Coca-Cola semi-truck crash has caused a large spill in Detroit at I-94 and I-96 Friday sometime around 7 p.m.
Motorcyclist loses leg after hit and run, police still looking for suspect
Surveillance video shows a white Lincoln about to turn left into a gas station. That driver pulls into Sasser, who had the right of way on Gratiot.
Surveillance video shows a white Lincoln about to turn left into a gas station. That driver pulls into Sasser, who had the right of way on Gratiot.
TCF Center loading docks being used for food distribution center
As the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a greater need on food donations, the Detroit chapter of Food Rescue U.S. has been distributing food to people who have never needed help in the past.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a greater need on food donations, the Detroit chapter of Food Rescue U.S. has been distributing food to people who have never needed help in the past.
Court denies temporary halt on in-person schooling in Detroit, will hear oral arguments Friday
All week, protesters have been demanding summer classes being held during the COVID-19 pandemic at Detroit schools end. Now they're planning a lawsuit to stop them.
All week, protesters have been demanding summer classes being held during the COVID-19 pandemic at Detroit schools end. Now they're planning a lawsuit to stop them.
Two hospitalized after Detroit hotel shooting, witness says they were shooting a music video
A 22-year-old man is in critical condition and a 42-year-old woman is stable resting in a hospital after police say a man pulled up in a vehicle and started shooting near a Baymont Inn on Jefferson Avenue near Adair Street.
A 22-year-old man is in critical condition and a 42-year-old woman is stable resting in a hospital after police say a man pulled up in a vehicle and started shooting near a Baymont Inn on Jefferson Avenue near Adair Street.
Two hospitalized after overnight shooting at hotel on East Jefferson
A 22-year-old man is in critical condition and a 42-year-old woman is stable resting in a hospital after police say a man pulled up in a vehicle and started shooting near a Baymont Inn on Jefferson Avenue near Adair Street.
A 22-year-old man is in critical condition and a 42-year-old woman is stable resting in a hospital after police say a man pulled up in a vehicle and started shooting near a Baymont Inn on Jefferson Avenue near Adair Street.
Customer asks Detroit bar worker to wear a mask, sparking ugly tirade
The latest confrontation went down at Detroit's Starter's Bar and Grill bar when a bartender refused to wear a face covering.
The latest confrontation went down at Detroit's Starter's Bar and Grill bar when a bartender refused to wear a face covering.
After Michigan eviction ban lifted, court extends moratorium in Detroit until Aug. 15
The 36th District Court of Detroit has extended a moratorium on evictions in the city until Aug. 15, the same day the statewide ban was lifted.
The 36th District Court of Detroit has extended a moratorium on evictions in the city until Aug. 15, the same day the statewide ban was lifted.
Rental aid and legal assistance available for struggling renters
An estimated 10,000 Detroit residents could be facing homelessness as the state's moratorium on evictions is lifted. This added stress from the pandemic comes with some relief, including $11 million made available from the city's budget.
An estimated 10,000 Detroit residents could be facing homelessness as the state's moratorium on evictions is lifted. This added stress from the pandemic comes with some relief, including $11 million made available from the city's budget.
Detroit rapper Trick Trick offers $5K reward to solve killing of 4-year-old Nathaniel Townsend
Detroit’s godfather of rap is putting up $5,000 in cash to find the person who shot and killed 4-year-old Nathaniel Messiah Townsend.
Detroit’s godfather of rap is putting up $5,000 in cash to find the person who shot and killed 4-year-old Nathaniel Messiah Townsend.
Activist group sues Detroit public schools to halt summer school due to coronavirus concerns
Royal, a Detroit schoolteacher is the lead name on the lawsuit. He is a member of the teachers union and a member of By Any Means Necessary or BAMN.
Royal, a Detroit schoolteacher is the lead name on the lawsuit. He is a member of the teachers union and a member of By Any Means Necessary or BAMN.
Detroit community group lets those facing evictions from pandemic moratorium know there is hope
Braxton, the association president, says the area between Seven and Eight mile roads from Southfield to Evergreen, has about 2,300 homes with 41 percent of them renters.
Braxton, the association president, says the area between Seven and Eight mile roads from Southfield to Evergreen, has about 2,300 homes with 41 percent of them renters.
Detroit's Memorial Day set for August 31 to honor COVID-19 victims
In April, Detroit was one of the biggest hot spots for COVID-19 cases in the country. Thanks to an enormous effort by the city, the curve has been bent, and now Mayor Mike Duggan wants to honor the people who died from the virus.
In April, Detroit was one of the biggest hot spots for COVID-19 cases in the country. Thanks to an enormous effort by the city, the curve has been bent, and now Mayor Mike Duggan wants to honor the people who died from the virus.
City offering legal, financial help for Detroiters facing eviction
For those struggling with eviction during the pandemic, the city of Detroit is offering some assistance.
For those struggling with eviction during the pandemic, the city of Detroit is offering some assistance.
Vehicle nearly collides with school bus exiting lot as protests against Detroit schools continue
During a particularly tense moment earlier Wednesday, as a school bus was leaving the terminal a white vehicle sped toward it and blocked it from going any further. This is the third day in a row protests have been underway at the bus lot.
During a particularly tense moment earlier Wednesday, as a school bus was leaving the terminal a white vehicle sped toward it and blocked it from going any further. This is the third day in a row protests have been underway at the bus lot.
During school board meeting Detroit teachers are fearful if classes resume in-person this fall
During the meeting, the board unanimously approved a plan that will allow in person learning and online learning if that is fully funded by the state. The board mentioned precautions in place as well as being flexible.
During the meeting, the board unanimously approved a plan that will allow in person learning and online learning if that is fully funded by the state. The board mentioned precautions in place as well as being flexible.
Duggan proposes plan to restore thousands of homes in Detroit and put Detroiters to work
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference Tuesday to detail Proposal N, a new plan that would rid neighborhood blight and bring jobs for Detroiters.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference Tuesday to detail Proposal N, a new plan that would rid neighborhood blight and bring jobs for Detroiters.