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The Detroit primaries are August 4. Here’s what you need to know.

The Detroit primaries are August 4, and we want to make sure you're registered and ready to exercise your right…

4 years ago

Water shutoff protections extended by Michigan governor

By Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Protections to prevent water shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic are being extended to…

4 years ago

Heatwave plus COVID-19 equal a strain on city resources

In light of the 90-plus degree temperatures and high humidity, the city of Detroit announced Tuesday that it would open…

4 years ago

Highland Park City Council unanimously approves COVID-19 ‘Just Recovery Task Force’

Highland Park City Council voted unanimously Monday to establish a COVID-19 Just Recovery Task Force.  “This task force is about…

4 years ago

Michigan has a plan to prevent thousands of evictions — rent relief for landlords

With some 75,000 eviction cases pending, housing advocates worry the funding is just a drop in the bucket of what's…

4 years ago

Clinton River named state-designated state water trail

by Lauren Karmo The Clinton River at Yates Park in Rochester Hills Canoers and kayakers across metro Detroit will be…

4 years ago

An A to Z guide to Belle Isle, the ‘Jewel of Detroit’

From the aquarium to the zoo, and everything in between.

4 years ago

Why ‘The Strip’ on Belle Isle is a cultural touchstone for Detroiters

Don Melson recalls hanging out at “The Strip” like it was yesterday.

4 years ago

Belle Isle’s best spots, according to someone who knows the island like it’s his job

Karis Floyd knows the ins-and-outs of Belle Isle and shares some of his top recommendations on where to hike, fish…

4 years ago

Michigan bars must close indoor seating under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest order

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday said she was closing indoor seating in bars in parts of the state, including…

4 years ago