How Detroit's Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative got started
How do computers talk to one another? That question would one day lead to a business venture, millions of dollars, and an incubator for countless other jobs.
How do computers talk to one another? That question would one day lead to a business venture, millions of dollars, and an incubator for countless other jobs.
Community grieves after Hamtramck 3-year-old fatally struck by school bus
“It forces you to reflect on life and the importance of children's safety - making sure we keep them safe," said chief Jamiel Altaheri.
“It forces you to reflect on life and the importance of children's safety - making sure we keep them safe," said chief Jamiel Altaheri.
Detroit police search for gas station carjacking suspect
Detroit police are seeking tips that lead them to a carjacking suspect who fled in a stolen rental car.
Detroit police are seeking tips that lead them to a carjacking suspect who fled in a stolen rental car.
Detroit's Old Shillelagh adds walk-up window serving breakfast, smoothies
Grab a quick bite to eat from Detroit's Old Shillelagh at the bar's new walk-up window.
Grab a quick bite to eat from Detroit's Old Shillelagh at the bar's new walk-up window.
'Not again': Driver crashes into parked vehicle, house after running stop sign on Detroit's west side
After a speeding driver hit Marsha Horton's parked vehicle in February, she started parking in her yard to prevent it from happening again, but it still happened a second time. This time, both her vehicle and her Detroit home were hit.
After a speeding driver hit Marsha Horton's parked vehicle in February, she started parking in her yard to prevent it from happening again, but it still happened a second time. This time, both her vehicle and her Detroit home were hit.
Pregnant mom of 4 struck in face, 2 others survive Detroit gas station shooting
The injured pregnant woman and her unborn child are expected to survive. The other two victims were a woman in her 20s, and a man in his 30s; they are in stable condition.
The injured pregnant woman and her unborn child are expected to survive. The other two victims were a woman in her 20s, and a man in his 30s; they are in stable condition.
3-year-old dies after being hit by school bus in Hamtramck
Officers gave her medical attention until EMS arrived. She was transported to Detroit Children's Hospital of Michigan where she died.
Officers gave her medical attention until EMS arrived. She was transported to Detroit Children's Hospital of Michigan where she died.
Detroit Taxpayer Resource Fair helps residents avoid foreclosure - with a partylike atmosphere
City officials say since 2015 the number of owner-occupied homes lost to county tax foreclosure each year has dropped by nearly 95 percent.
City officials say since 2015 the number of owner-occupied homes lost to county tax foreclosure each year has dropped by nearly 95 percent.
Residents say City Council is holding up solar panel farm plans for Detroit neighborhood
“The community has already reached our resolution," Burton said. "We are 100 percent approving this here."
“The community has already reached our resolution," Burton said. "We are 100 percent approving this here."
Rally for postal workers in Detroit features fiery speeches, demands for better contract
"There is not a single piece of mail that gets into anybody's mailbox with you, without the APWU," one speaker said.
"There is not a single piece of mail that gets into anybody's mailbox with you, without the APWU," one speaker said.
Charges filed in fatal Melvindale shooting that left man gunned down inside car
Upon their arrival, officers located Mr. Coleman in the driver’s seat of his vehicle, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.
Upon their arrival, officers located Mr. Coleman in the driver’s seat of his vehicle, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.
'This is tragic': Pregnant woman, 2 others shot at Detroit gas station
A triple shooting at a Detroit gas station Monday night left four people hurt, including a pregnant woman.
A triple shooting at a Detroit gas station Monday night left four people hurt, including a pregnant woman.
7-year-old shot in chest at Inkster apartment, suspect on the run
The shooting took place at the Dearborn View Apartments at 12:30 in the morning, with the boy hit in the chest.
The shooting took place at the Dearborn View Apartments at 12:30 in the morning, with the boy hit in the chest.
Malcolm X's childhood Inkster house gets $80K from state to finish rehab
The house on Williams Street is where the famous Civil Rights leader Malcolm X once lived and restoring it has been a lot of work - but help is on the way.
The house on Williams Street is where the famous Civil Rights leader Malcolm X once lived and restoring it has been a lot of work - but help is on the way.
DPD cracks down on illegal block parties as church, communities team up against violence
Also this weekend, the Detroit Police Neighborhood Response Team responded to 79 calls for illegal block parties - and made 10 arrests.
Also this weekend, the Detroit Police Neighborhood Response Team responded to 79 calls for illegal block parties - and made 10 arrests.
Detroit mom finds son's stolen Kia on social media
Hours after her son's car was stolen from her driveway, one Detroit mom's internet sleuthing and a search for "Kia Boys" landed her exactly where she was looking.
Hours after her son's car was stolen from her driveway, one Detroit mom's internet sleuthing and a search for "Kia Boys" landed her exactly where she was looking.
Samantha Woll murder trial: Jury remains deadlocked as judge asks them to continue deliberating
Last Friday, the jury told the judge they were deadlocked. After asking them to continue deliberating Monday, they still couldn't reach a verdict.
Last Friday, the jury told the judge they were deadlocked. After asking them to continue deliberating Monday, they still couldn't reach a verdict.
Council president probing Detroit police over unanswered 911 calls before block party shooting
Here's what city council plans to ask Detroit Police Department at the next council meeting:
Here's what city council plans to ask Detroit Police Department at the next council meeting:
Belle Isle Beach closed for poor water quality
Belle Isle's beaches will be closed until further notice due to poor water quality.
Belle Isle's beaches will be closed until further notice due to poor water quality.
Detroit block party crackdown: What's permitted, not allowed
After a fatal shooting at a Detroit block party over Fourth of July weekend, police stepped up patrols on illegal gatherings. Block parties are allowed in the city, but there are specific requirements for hosting them.
After a fatal shooting at a Detroit block party over Fourth of July weekend, police stepped up patrols on illegal gatherings. Block parties are allowed in the city, but there are specific requirements for hosting them.