Record number of Americans are homeless amid nationwide rent surge
Rents over the last two decades have risen much faster than employee pay, contributing to an escalating homelessness crisis in the U.S.
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Rents over the last two decades have risen much faster than employee pay, contributing to an escalating homelessness crisis in the U.S.
Homelessness continues to be a growing issue. We spoke with one Detroit woman who is facing homelessness, and she says she is now living in a hotel after being evicted for not paying her rent.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, along with other city and state officials, are celebrating the groundbreaking of an $18 million affordable housing project.
State health and housing officials have launched a new program to promote housing stabilization and address social determinants of health across Michigan.
The average rate for a 30-year home loan crossed the 8% threshold this week, deepening the affordability crisis for homebuyers.
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
Americans flocked to suburban areas during the pandemic — one of several reasons why rent increases there have outpaced urban areas.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority announced over $13 million in federal support for developing and rehabilitating affordable housing units across the state.
Michigan State University's $3.9 billion endowment fund has become the majority investor in the Fisher Building, an iconic art deco-style tower near downtown Detroit.
Construction students in Oakland County are using their skills to build up their community.
Dreamtroit will feature 76 apartment units to give everyday people a chance to live in a creative space at an affordable price.
City officials broke ground Thursday on the 86 units that will be located at the corner of Winder and Brush streets and a mile away on Second Avenue.
After months of delays, there's progress in getting a program set to help thousands facing evictions off the ground.
The city of Detroit announced the launch of the Second-Floor Residential Grant Program, which will reimburse property owners up to $10,000 to convert vacant second-floor commercial spaces into affordable housing.
According to a press release, the historic Kinglsey Arms Apartments and Lee Arden Apartments on Hazelwood Street will include three studios, 63 one-bedroom apartments and 21 two-bedroom apartments.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer awarded grants to support the construction of 145 new homes and rental housing to increase the number of housing units for residents in six counties.
Whitmer signed a bill package Tuesday that will support the development of affordable housing throughout the state of Michigan.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Southwest Solutions announced that renovation is complete on two historic apartment buildings in Southwest Detroit, bringing 40 units of affordable housing to the city.
You might have found the perfect house, but between the price and the interest rate, you're not sure if you should buy.
The Belnord, a historic apartment building in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood received a $2.9 million renovation and now consists of 29 affordable housing units.
City officials say the redevelopment project is part of the Strategic Neighborhood Fund to create additional affordable and market-rate housing.
Big changes are coming to Detroit's historic Corktown neighborhood as the city broke ground on the first phase of a large-scale affordable housing project
The city of Detroit has received a $30 million federal grant that will help implement a plan to bring more affordable housing to one of its older neighborhoods.
PNC Bank commits $7.5 million to help create and preserve affordable housing in Detroit through investing in the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund.
It was announced that an old auto-plant-turned-recycling-center will be converted into an affordable housing community for artists through the $20 Million Dreamtroit project.
A Michigan judge has temporarily blocked prediction market platform Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets online for the next two weeks.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania, accusing the states of refusing to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture with data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Police say they made several attempts to negotiate with the man, but he allegedly raised a handgun toward officers.
A heat wave will hit its peak in Metro Detroit from Tuesday through Thursday, the National Weather Service says.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking a man who they say fled a motorcycle crash, leaving his injured 2-year-old daughter at the scene.
An air quality alert was issued for Monday in Metro Detroit, with elevated levels of ozone as the underlying cause.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania, accusing the states of refusing to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture with data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
A bill passed unanimously by the Michigan House would allow minors to sell lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks on private property without the permits and fees some local health departments currently require.
With the extreme heat this week in Southeast Michigan, health experts say it's important to have a plan to stay safe for people who plan to spend time outside.
An election fraud case against current Hamtramck city councilman began on Monday, June 29.
Extreme heat will ramp up starting Tuesday, with heat indices topping 105 through Thursday.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Hillsborough County, Florida, on Monday, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident. Arnold, 23, is charged with four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery. He made his first appearance in the Florida courtroom on June 25.