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.
Man exonerated after spending 7 years in prison for Palmer Park murder he didn't commit
"It’s an overwhelming feeling between the daily stress, the daily anxiety, and the depression that comes along and the emotional roller coaster you deal with," he said. "It was like a burden off the shoulders."
"It’s an overwhelming feeling between the daily stress, the daily anxiety, and the depression that comes along and the emotional roller coaster you deal with," he said. "It was like a burden off the shoulders."
New Era Detroit: don't just protest police brutality, also speak out on crimes against children
After protests spiraled out of control from misleading information and children were shot earlier on Father's Day, a Detroit organization dedicated to combating gun violence wants to make sure the community keeps its focus on pertinent issues in the city.
After protests spiraled out of control from misleading information and children were shot earlier on Father's Day, a Detroit organization dedicated to combating gun violence wants to make sure the community keeps its focus on pertinent issues in the city.
New film tells story of Sarah E. Ray, Detroit's other Rosa Parks, kicked off Boblo Boat because she was black
Ray took her case to the NAACP and then-attorney Thurgood Marshall took it the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and won, paving the way for desegregation in Brown v. Board of Education.
Ray took her case to the NAACP and then-attorney Thurgood Marshall took it the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and won, paving the way for desegregation in Brown v. Board of Education.
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash overnight on I-75 in Detroit
Michigan State Police are searching for the driver of a Dodge Challenger involved in a deadly accident with a motorcyclist on I-75 near Seven Mile in Detroit.
Michigan State Police are searching for the driver of a Dodge Challenger involved in a deadly accident with a motorcyclist on I-75 near Seven Mile in Detroit.
New Era Detroit wants to keep Detroit activism focused on problems at hand
After protests spiraled out of control from misleading information and children were shot earlier on Father's Day, a Detroit organization dedicated to combating gun violence wants to make sure the community keeps its focus on pertinent issues in the city.
After protests spiraled out of control from misleading information and children were shot earlier on Father's Day, a Detroit organization dedicated to combating gun violence wants to make sure the community keeps its focus on pertinent issues in the city.
Second day of protests outside Detroit School bus lot forming
On the second day of summer classes, more protesters made an appearance outside the Detroit Public School Community District bus lot where the transport vehicles are held. While protesters promised more of the same disruption, district administrators sought to evade the demonstrators.
On the second day of summer classes, more protesters made an appearance outside the Detroit Public School Community District bus lot where the transport vehicles are held. While protesters promised more of the same disruption, district administrators sought to evade the demonstrators.